Leisure and culture

• Call goes out for pallets for Leicester’s biggest bonfire

  31 October 2022

  3 minute read

  LOCAL businesses can help Leicester’s Bonfire Night go with a bang by donating their broken or surplus wooden pallets.

• De Montfort Hall’s rockin’ past in spotlight

  31 October 2022

  1 minute read

  THE BEATLES, The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Led Zeppelin and Leicester’s own Kasabian are among the rock giants who have played the city’s De Montfort Hall over the years – and all will feature in an author talk at Leicester’s Central Library this week.

• 'Pumpkin smash' will help to prevent waste

  31 October 2022

  2 minute read

  COMMUNITIES across the city and county are being urged to help prevent food and household waste this Halloween.

• Free activities this weekend at Open Streets and Bike Fest

  27 October 2022

  3 minute read

  ENJOY exploring Leicester by bike or on foot this weekend, with free family-friendly activities on offer at Open Streets and Bike Fest.

• Autumn programme offers something for everyone at Newarke Houses Museum

  26 October 2022

  2 minute read

  NEWARKE Houses Museum – Leicester’s social history and regimental museum – has something for everyone to enjoy this autumn.

• Leicester gets ready for Diwali Day celebrations on Monday

  21 October 2022

  3 minute read

  PREPARATIONS are now well under way for Leicester’s annual Diwali Day celebrations on Monday (24 October).

• Tickets for Leicester’s Bonfire Night now on sale

  20 October 2022

  2 minute read

  TICKETS are now on sale for Leicester’s biggest and best Bonfire Night celebrations – and firework fans are advised to buy them early to get a great discount.

• Get a Warm Welcome at our libraries

  20 October 2022

  2 minute read

  LEICESTER’S libraries are preparing to offer people a Warm Welcome as the cost of living crisis hits this winter.

• Awards for green-fingered volunteers

  17 October 2022

  5 minute read

  HORTICULTURAL volunteers who have helped their neighbourhoods to blossom have won a range of awards for their efforts.

• Work begins to light up Leicester ready for Christmas

  14 October 2022

  2 minute read

  THE annual task of dressing the city centre with thousands of festive lights and colourful garlands begins next week, as Leicester gets ready for Christmas.

• 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.