Leisure and culture

• Half-term fun coming up at Leicester’s libraries and museums

  13 October 2022

  4 minute read

  FAMILIES looking for a low-cost day out this half-term should make a beeline for Leicester’s libraries and museums.

• 20,000 people enjoy Diwali lights switch-on

  12 October 2022

  2 minute read

  AN ESTIMATED 20,000 people attended Leicester’s spectacular Diwali lights switch-on, attracting visitors from all over the UK.

• King Richard lll Visitor Centre named Museum of the Year

  7 October 2022

  1 minute read

  Leicester’s King Richard lll Visitor Centre has scooped the prestigious accolade of Museum of the Year - in the national Group Leisure and Travel Awards.

• Leicester gets ready for Diwali lights’ switch-on on Sunday

  5 October 2022

  3 minute read

  PREPARATIONS are well under way for the switch-on of Leicester’s famous Diwali lights on Sunday (9 October) – and road users are reminded that there will be road closures in the area.

• Learn something new during Libraries Week

  27 September 2022

  2 minute read

  EVENTS and activities that encourage life-long learning will be taking place across Leicester’s libraries next week, as part of the celebrations for Libraries Week.

• Heritage in spotlight at Open Streets event

  23 September 2022

  2 minute read

  HERITAGE events and activities will take centre stage in the city this weekend during Leicester’s regular Open Streets event.

• Learn to Share the Road at Bike Fest

  23 September 2022

  2 minute read

  BIKE FEST is teaming up with Leicestershire Police and the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Road Safety Partnership this month to raise awareness of the Share the Road campaign.

• Get involved in Saving Saffron Brook

  21 September 2022

  2 minute read

  NATURE-themed events taking place throughout the autumn will encourage local people to get involved with the rewilding of an important urban waterway.

• Latest heritage panels bring city’s history to life

  21 September 2022

  5 minute read

  TEN new heritage panels have been installed across the city, helping to bring Leicester’s extensive history to life.

• City Mayor outlines £7.5m proposals for Leicester Market

  6 September 2022

  7 minute read

  A SCHEME that would ensure that Leicester’s famous outdoor market remains the beating heart of the city’s Old Town for a new generation has been proposed by the City Mayor.

• Heritage Open Days give chance to discover Leicester’s hidden history

  31 August 2022

  4 minute read

  DOZENS of Leicester’s historic sites and buildings will be revealing their stories and offering behind-the-scenes tours for a series of Heritage Open Days next month.

• KRlll Visitor Centre shortlisted for museum of the year

  29 August 2022

  1 minute read

  AS Leicester marks the tenth anniversary since the search for the lost King began the city's King Richard lll Visitor Centre is in the running for another national award.