Visit Leicestershire, a county as famous for its battlefields as its Balti. Trace the footsteps of King Richard III to Bosworth Fields and reconstruct the War of the Roses. In Leicester, you can time travel past Saxon cathedrals and medieval guildhalls to space discoveries and shopping malls. There’s also a sizzling golden mile of curry houses to enjoy, and further afield from the city this obsession with food doesn’t change. The county can boast a vast covered market and makes veiny stilton cheese. Leicestershire thinks with its belly. Leicestershire has more than its fair share of water. You can boat canal staircases, scuba-dive in flooded quarries and fish in local reservoirs.
Leicestershire
Visit Leicestershire, a county as famous for its battlefields as its Balti. Trace the footsteps of King Richard III to Bosworth Fields and reconstruct the War of the Roses. In Leicester, you can time travel past Saxon cathedrals and medieval guildhalls to space discoveries and shopping malls. There’s also a sizzling golden mile of curry houses to enjoy, and further afield from the city this obsession with food doesn’t change. The county can boast a vast covered market and makes veiny stilton cheese. Leicestershire thinks with its belly. Leicestershire has more than its fair share of water. You can boat canal staircases, scuba-dive in flooded quarries and fish in local reservoirs.
VisitEngland Bronze Award Winner: Eye Kettleby Lakes
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With alpine-style lodges and a fully equipped touring park, this luxury site is well worthy of its Bronze win in the Camping, Glamping & Holiday Park of the Year category
VisitEngland Silver Award Winner: John’s House
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Housed within a rustic cottage, the 2020 Silver winner of the Taste of England Award champions a Field to Fork mentality with home-grown produce.
Explore Leicestershire’s beautiful waterways at Foxton Locks
Enjoy summer walks past the colourful narrowboats and along the unique waterways surrounded by Leicestershire’s picturesque countryside.
Location: Market Harborough, Leicestershire
Gastro glamping at the foot of Belvoir Castle
Pronounced ‘beaver’ by locals and literally meaning ‘beautiful view’, the Vale of Belvoir offers the perfect place to hideaway.
Location: Near Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire
Enjoy a fun family break in Leicestershire
Treat your children to a fun-filled short break in Leicestershire.
Location: Leicester, Leicestershire
Discover the gruesome past of Leicester's Guildhall
One of the oldest civic buildings in the country, Leicester’s Guildhall stands beside Leicester Cathedral and has many gruesome stories to tell.
Location: Leicester
Price: Free
Blast off to the National Space Centre
From astronauts to rocket towers, satellites and meteorites, there is plenty of space to explore at this fun, family-friendly attraction.
Location: Leicester, Leicestershire
Enjoy creature comforts at the Dandelion Hideaway
Down on the farm there are tents that think they’re cottages, roll-top baths, proper beds, fresh food, plenty of fresh air, and plenty to see and do.
Location: Osbaston, Leicestershire
Distill your own Gin at 45 Gin School
Have you ever wondered what goes into making the gin in your favourite G&T drink or cocktail?
Location: Leicester, Leicestershire
Treat your loved one to a romantic getaway in Leicester
Explore the sights of Leicester with your loved-one on a city break this winter.
Location: Leicester, Leicestershire
Enjoy a family getaway at Upper Rectory Farm Cottages
The idyllic Upper Rectory Farm Cottages in Leicestershire offers a perfect retreat if you’re looking for a luxurious festive getaway.
Location: Swadlincote, Leicestershire
Small pleasures come free at Dimminsdale Nature Reserve
Just a few small snowdrops bring cheer to the colder, shorter days of England’s winter, and seen at Dimminsdale, they’re simply breathtaking.
Location: Staunton Harold, Leicestershire
Fill your belly on a gourmet getaway in Leicestershire
Try the famous Melton Mowbray Pork Pie, local Stilton cheese, cream tea, ales, wines and sloe gin as part of a delicious countryside break.
Location: Melton Mowbray and the Vale of Belvoir, Leicestershire
See where Richard III's remains were discovered
The ‘Richard III: Leicester’s Search for a King’ exhibition is a must-see for history fans and provides an opportunity to learn more about the King’s life and death.
Location: Leicester, Leicestershire
See Britain's finest comedians at Leicester Comedy Festival
Get a glimpse at the future of British comedy at the annual Leicester Comedy Festival.
Location: Leicester
Explore the ruins of Ashby Castle
Sir Walter Scott’s classic novel of 1819, Ivanhoe featured Ashby Castle as the backdrop to the famous jousting scenes.
Location: Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire
October events: Experience Leicester's Festival of Light
Wrap up warm for Leicester’s spectacular Diwali lights switch on, or join in with a wealth of activities and celebrations leading up to the epic finale on Diwali Day.
Location: Leicester, Leicestershire
Free-wheeling fun in Leicester & The National Forest
From a city full of fresh cycling ideas, to off-road biking excursions in The National Forest.
Location: Leicester, Leicestershire
Peace and quiet at Belgrave Hall and Gardens
Belgrave Hall was built in the early 18th century, in what was then a small village three miles from the town of Leicester.
Location: Leicester, Leicestershire
Sample Melton's local produce at rural markets
Discover the market town of Melton Mowbray, close to the Vale of Belvoir, which translated means ‘beautiful view’.
Location: Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire
Elegance and nature at University of Leicester’s Botanic Garden
See how The University of Leicester’s Botanic Garden enhances the beauty of an already breath-taking place.
Location: Oadby, Leicestershire
Rock out at Download Festival
Horn signs at the ready; get set for a weekend of rock as the biggest names in metal take to the stage at Download Festival.
Location: Leicestershire
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