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The Leicestershire field that changed the landscape of English history. Experience the Battle of Bosworth and discover how King Richard III was defeated in a conflict which transformed the history of Britain, bringing the Middle Ages to an end and…
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.
Leicestershire’s ‘Crowning’ Glory since 1066. The history of Britain is built into Belvoir Castle. The regency architecture and surrounding gardens which date back to William the Conqueror were used in The Da Vinci Code and as a backdrop for…
Ideal for visitors not wanting to spend a penny. From Roman pipes to Victorian toilets, uncover the story of how the city of Leicester dealt with its smelliest problems!
The spiritual home of heavy metal - Download Festival is the home of rock and takes place on the sacred grounds of Donington Park, which have been associated with rock since the '80s. The event attracts giants of rock and metal to its main stage,…
Phoenix is Leicester’s centre for independent cinema, art and digital culture. Films and art deserve to be experienced somewhere special – which is why the whole Phoenix team works hard to make Phoenix a place where everyone can feel welcome and…
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
Shiver me Timbers! A wreck to explore 60 miles from sea. Shipwrecks, aquatic wildlife and scuba diving, all in the most landlocked county in the UK? Leicestershire is home to the UK’s National Diving Centre where you can learn to scuba dive, explore…
Half a billion years in the making. Experience the Battle of Bosworth and discover how King Richard III was defeated in a conflict which transformed the history of Britain, bringing the Middle Ages to an end and ushering in the Tudor dynasty which…
Puzzling pathways are the best in their field - An a-Maze-ing summer day out, get lost in the Leicestershire countryside with a huge maze made of maize and sunflowers. Then once you’re done, shop in artisan stores and discover the model village in…
Leicester Cathedral is currently undergoing renovation and will reopen to the public on Sunday 26 November 2023. From car park to cathedral – a King’s journey that took 530 years
Adventurous outdoor activities designed to stimulate, educate and motivate young people and others in a challenging and safe environment.
England’s first forest for 1,000 years - With landscape features which go back 500 million years, the former industrial landscape of north-west Leicestershire has been transformed in recent years. Nine million trees have been planted since 1990,…
Leicester's rich history is reflected in our fantastic range of Museums. Nearly all of them are free to attend, with a wide array of exhibitions to enjoy throughout the year.
A day return to the birthplace of popular tourism. Step back in time and ride the rails as you board a steam train straight out of classic literature. Relive the early days of tourism as you take the same journey as Thomas Cook’s first day trip…
From Shakespeare to Civil War – 600 years of drama. The Grade I listed, timber-framed Guildhall has been at the centre of Leicester history for 630 years.