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Did you know that Richard Attenborough’s acting career began at Leicester’s Little Theatre? Or that Sue Townsend – like her creation, Adrian Mole – was born in the city?

You’ll be surprised by how much there is to discover in Leicester. Whether you want to enjoy a performance at the stunning Curve theatre, catch a film at the Phoenix or immerse yourself in old masters in the Victorian Art Gallery at Leicester Museum & Art Gallery, you’ll be spoilt for choice.

There’s a full programme of events at De Montfort Hall and the Y Theatre, contemporary visual arts at the Attenborough Arts Centre, and lots of free activities in Leicester’s museums. So what are you waiting for? Let your inner culture vulture loose in Leicester!

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Curve Theatre

Curve is a spectacular, state-of-the-art theatre in the heart of Leicester’s vibrant Cultural Quarter. It offers a year-round programme of diverse productions and opportunities to get involved in a range of community projects and workshops.
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Leicester Museum & Art Gallery

Leicester Museum & Art Gallery, Leicester's original museum on the historic New Walk, has wide ranging collections and displays spanning the natural and cultural world
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De Montfort Hall

De Montfort Hall has been one of Leicester's premier entertainment venues for over a century, hosting live music ranging from pop to classical, theatre, stand-up comedy, musicals and operas.
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Nevill Holt Opera

World-class opera takes centre stage on a country estate

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Leicester Museums

Leicester's rich history is reflected in our fantastic range of Museums

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Various Locations Across the City, LE1 7EA

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Rockingham Castle

Rockingham Castle has stood on this wonderful escarpment position for almost 950 years.

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Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 8TH

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New Walk

Take a walk with Romans, Georgians and dinosaurs

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NEW WALK, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 6TE

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Ashby de la Zouch

Putting the oh là là into Ashby de la Zouch

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Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1AG

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Melton Mowbray - Paint the Town Red

Painting the town red since 1837

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Melton Mowbray, Melton Mowbray, Melton Mowbray, LE13 0AU

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Melton Dairy Story

The big cheese of the dairy world

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Melton Mowbray, Melton Mowbray, Melton Mowbray, LE13 0AU

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Music in Leicester

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Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 1FZ

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