Love to Shop

Get ready for some serious retail therapy with boutique shopping and independent shops and cafes in St. Martins Square and The Lanes. Enjoy a coffee in the beautifully restored Victorian Silver Arcade or head for High Cross, where you’ll find all the major high street retailers and designer names. Out in the county you'll find bustling market towns, with authentic local delights, delicate crafts and stunning art & jewellery pieces. 

A World of Flavour

Take your tastebuds on a gourmet round-the-globe trip with mouth-watering Asian cuisine, authentic Italian dishes, South American flavours and more. High Cross has a great range of food options with popular restaurant chains…perfect after a busy day shopping.

Attractions

Enjoy a varied selection of attractions – from family favourites like Twycross Zoo, Bradgate Park, New Walk Museum & Art Gallery to historical gems like Leicester Cathedral, King Richard Visitor Centre and Jewry Wall Museum. Take a trip to infinity and beyond at the National Space Centre for an out of this world experience

Festivals & Music

Home to Kasabian, Mahalia, Easy Life and the Leicester Symphony Orchestra - plus top venues such The O2 Academy & De Montfort Hall attracting top names showcasing up and coming local talent. Experience festival fun with the famous Leicester Comedy Festival, the biggest Diwali party outside India and newer additions to the festival line up including Bring the Paint Street Art. and the Mod inspired Revive festival. If you’re a foodie then you'll be right at home with in Leicestershire with food festivals like the Artisan Cheese Fair, Choc Fest and Edible Forest.

Arts & Culture

Leicester is bursting at the seams with creativity and with high profile personalities like Sue Townsend and Richard Attenborough hailing from the city you wouldn’t expect anything less. Experience world class performances at the spectacular Curve theatre or catch a film at the Phoenix Cinema.

The VisitLeicester.info website is filled with a whole host of up to date information on what to see, do, eat and enjoy.