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https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/whats-on/leicester-beer-festival-set-serve-10265578

 

Beer lovers will have more than 50 ales to choose from at a Leicester festival later this month. The three-day event will take place at Abbey Pumping Station.

The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) beer festival will offer real ales, vegan beers and a range of ciders in the grounds of the historic Corporation Road venue. Indoor seating will be provided alongside outdoor picnic tables and gazebos, with visitors encouraged to bring their own blankets and camping chairs.

The festival runs from Thursday, June 26 to Saturday, June 28, with multiple sessions available throughout each day. Afternoon sessions begin at 12 noon on the first two days, with the final day starting at 11am.

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Evening sessions will start at 5.30pm on the opening days and 6pm on the final day, giving beer lovers multiple opportunities to attend throughout the weekend.

Organisers say CAMRA members will receive discounts on all sessions, with every ticket including a commemorative glass as part of the entry fee.The venue operates as a cashless event with all payments requiring card transactions on site.

Ticket prices start at £7 for some sessions, rising to £9.50 for others and must be booked online in advance through the Leicester Museums website. The Abbey Pumping Station shares its car park with the National Space Centre, with free parking available after 6pm.

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https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/whats-on/road-closure-warnings-leicestershire-prepares-10258527

 

Various roads around Lutterworth are to be shut to traffic for the town's annual Film and Food Festival later this month. Warnings are now being issued to drivers ahead of any disruption caused.

The festival takes place on Sunday, June 22, with Leicestershire County Council's highways department warning that parts of Church Street and George Street in the town will be taken over by stalls and street entertainers for the festival.

The closures, which come into effect at 9am, will see parts of Bank Street and Church Gate closed until 9pm for the event. Parking will be temporarily banned in some areas of the town centre, as well.

 

Meanwhile, one-way systems will be suspended to help traffic move around the town. The one-way rules on Baker Street, Church Gate and Lancaster Close will be suspended, as well as the one-way stretch on Church Street between the junctions with Bank Street and Church Gate.

On the Visit Harborough website, the town council said of the film festival: "Lutterworth Town Council are thrilled to announce the return of this much-loved annual event! Church Street and George Street will be closed to traffic for a full day of fun in the town centre.

"Expect a packed line-up of entertainment, including street entertainers, a magician, face painting, a mobile bar, delicious food stalls plus an outdoor cinema in George Street car park."

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This year on the 27th September marks the 200th anniversary of the first passenger railway journey on the Stockton Darlington railway, this is being celebrated across the country as RAIL200.

Today saw the first test of the Glenfield miniature railway which we are hoping to offer rides on this summer to celebrate RAIL200, if all goes well then we will be offering weekend trips up and down a 70 metre track.

This is a momentous occasion as it is the first time a tracked railway has been used in the tunnel since it closed to all railway traffic in 1966 and passenger trains haven’t run since 1928!

It has taken an enormous amount of effort by the members of the Leicestershire industrial history society and the Leicester museums technology association working out of Abbey pumping station over the past 18 months.

Look out for the advertisement for these trips here on Facebook next week and just to whet your appetite here is a video of today’s testing.

The loco is battery powered for everyone’s safety.

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Opening on 21 July! Wistow Maze has unveiled their design for 2025 - a giant steam train.

Explore the giant 8 acre maize maze plus enjoy their fun quiz trail, which is hidden amongst its 3 miles of pathways.

Entry prices:

Child: £8.95 (13 & under)

Under 2s Free

Adult: £10.95

Family Ticket: £37 (2+2).

No need to book in advance.

Wistow Rural Centre (close to Kibworth and approx 6 miles from Leicester and Market Harborough)

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Opening on 21 July! Wistow Maze has unveiled their design for 2025 - a giant steam train.

Explore the giant 8 acre maize maze plus enjoy their fun quiz trail, which is hidden amongst its 3 miles of pathways.

Entry prices:

Child: £8.95 (13 & under)

Under 2s Free

Adult: £10.95

Family Ticket: £37 (2+2).

No need to book in advance.

Wistow Rural Centre (close to Kibworth and approx 6 miles from Leicester and Market Harborough)

I don't see how families can afford these sort of prices. I guess they don't want thousands paying a few quid over fewer numbers stumping up £37.

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https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/whats-on/you-need-know-free-leicestershire-10364576

 

All you need to know about free Leicestershire bus travel to key places - including Bradgate Park
People will be able to travel to key visitor attractions around the county without spending a penny

ByHannah RichardsonLocal Democracy Reporter
16:38, 22 JUL 2025

Free travel will be available each weekend through August
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Free bus journeys are coming to Leicestershire next month. People will be able to travel to key visitor attractions around the county without spending a penny on set days through August, Leicestershire County Council has said.

This includes trips to Leicester, Loughborough, Bradgate Park, Twycross Zoo, Fosse Park and the 1620s House and Gardens at Donington le Heath. The free tickets are open to everyone, with no age restrictions, the county authority added.

They will be valid every Saturday throughout August on services financially supported by the council, including its on-demand buses. A full list of the routes included can be found below.

Each of the services has been launched by the county council this year as part of its bus network review. The authority said it hoped the free tickets would “encourage residents to start using the new and redesigned bus services this summer and beyond”. The scheme is being funded through Government Bus Service Improvement Plan cash.

Councillor Charles Whitford, lead member for highways and transport, said: “Whether you’re using bus services to commute, attend an appointment, socialise or enjoy a fun day out, leaving the car at home is one of the easiest ways to say goodbye to traffic and parking stress. There is also the added benefit of cutting pollution and helping improve air quality in Leicestershire.

“This is a brilliant opportunity to travel completely for free in August and try out new and improved bus services in your area.”

The full list of participating services:

Service LC1 – Centrebus – Melton Mowbray – Oakham
Service LC2 – Central Connect – Melton Mowbray – Bottesford
Service LC3 – Centrebus – Melton Mowbray – Grantham
Service LC4 – Centrebus – Fleckney – Market Harborough
Service LC5 – Centrebus – Loughborough – Sileby
Service LC6 – Centrebus – Coalville – Hinckley (free travel on Saturday, August 30 only)
Service LC7 – Centrebus – Leicester – Uppingham
Service LC8 – Centrebus – Melton Mowbray – Loughborough
Service LC10 – Centrebus – Market Harborough – Lutterworth
Service LC11 – Blands – Market Harborough – Corby
Service LC14 – Arriva – Fosse Park – Hinckley
Service LC15 – Arriva – Coalville – Leicester
Service LC16 – Arriva – Loughborough – Shepshed – Ashby
Service MC1 – Centrebus – Melton Mowbray Town Service via Clarke Drive and serving John Ferneley Academy
Service MC2 – Centrebus – Melton Mowbray Town Service via Queensway and serving Longfield Academy
Service MC3 – Centrebus – Melton Mowbray Town Service via Dieppe Way and serving Melton College
Service MC4 – Centrebus – Melton Mowbray Town Service via Baldocks Lane serving Birchwood School, Melton Council Offices and Train Station
Service MC5 – Centrebus – Melton Mowbray Town Service via Thorpe Road serving Melton Hospital and Snow Hill Industrial Estate
Service HC1 – Centrebus – Market Harborough – Little Bowden
Service HC2 – Centrebus – Market Harborough – Great Bowden
Service HC3 – Centrebus – Market Harborough – Wellington Place
Service HC4 – Centrebus – Market Harborough – Southern Estate
FoxConnect – Market Harborough
FoxConnect – Melton Mowbray
FoxConnect – South West Leicestershire
FoxConnect – Hinckley, Bosworth and North West Leicestershire
More information on the services can be found on the council’s Choose How You Move Website.

 

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https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/whats-on/free-family-festival-activities-leicester-10374312

 

Free ‘pop-up’ mini festival for families coming to Leicester
The city centre will be transformed into a ‘lively, vibrant bubble of fun’.

ByJasmine Siddon
14:31, 26 JUL 2025

Visitors can enjoy daring BMX stunts, rickshaw rides, and live music on the day. (Image: Artur Widak / NurPhoto / Getty Images)
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A free pop-up “mini festival” suitable for families is coming to Leicester this weekend. Open Streets is to be held in collaboration with this year’s Re/Action Festival, which celebrates creativity, and is designed to encourage people to explore the city by walking, wheeling, or cycling.

Various activities will be taking place across multiple locations which can be explored by bike or on foot, including Town Hall Square, Clock Tower, and Gallowtree Gate. Attendees will be able to enjoy daring BMX stunts from sportsperson Danny Butler, as well as rickshaw rides, a group cycle through the city centre and live music from Leicester’s community samba band, Sambando.

The free event, which has been organised by local arts and cultural charity Art Reach, will also see a bike workshop among the events. Paul Steele, the creative director at Art Reach, said: “All of us at Art Reach are really looking forward to working with Open Streets this year.”

 

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Assistant city mayor Councillor Geoff Whittle added: “Open Streets is a fantastic series of mini-festivals and events that demonstrate how easy it is to get around our city by walking, wheeling or cycling.

“It’s great to see organisers teaming up with the Re/Action Festival for this weekend’s event and I’m sure visitors will find lots of fun, free family-friendly activities to explore and enjoy on foot or by bike.”

The free event takes place this Sunday (July 27) and runs from 1pm till 4pm. Re/Action festival will run in the city centre in areas such as Jubilee Square and Humberstone Gate, on Saturday, July 26, and also Sunday, from 11am till 5pm. A secure, free-to-use bike park will be located at Jubilee Square during the Re/Action Festival.

For those who can’t make it this weekend, Open Streets will be taking place on the last Sunday of the month throughout the summer. More information can be found online.

 

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Billy Bates & Sons Fun Fair

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SEN Friendly Fair Session – Tomorrow!

We’re looking forward to welcoming everyone to our second SEN Friendly Session at the fair tomorrow in Abbey Park, Leicester (LE4 5AQ)!

These sessions are designed for guests who would enjoy a quieter, more relaxed visit to the fair. With reduced noise, smaller crowds, and extra staff on hand, we’re here to make the experience as enjoyable and accessible as possible

Tomorrow – Monday 28th July

1pm to 4pm

If you know someone who might love a visit during one of our SEN sessions, tag them or share this post — we’d love to see you there!

The fair is open daily (except Wednesdays) until 25th August

• Weekends: 12 noon – 8pm

• Weekdays: 1pm – 8pm

• (Closed Wednesdays)

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Guys as you know our charity event is on Saturday 02nd August (yes this Saturday!) 12-5pm!

We now have a list of our raffle prizes! If you would like to buy any raffle tickets please pop us a message and we will put them in.

It is £1 per strip and you can buy these even if you are unable to attend! Please remember this is for charity!

1. Railway inn - Glenfield - meal for 2

2. Live2live - 1 small top & jumper in a bag

3. Live2live - 1 medium top & jumper in a bag

4. Live2live - 1 large top & jumper in a bag

5. Jelly cat bunny teddy

6. Tropic (small buissness) - body wash

7. £10 voucher for nails at Glam nails (Earl Shilton)

8. 2 tickets Leicester Race course for Sunday 10th August Family Fun day

9. Lidia Balan Photography Family session including 5 digital professional edited photos

10. Tickets for bistro live (Friday Only) 3 course meal and entertainment

11. Conway physiotherapy - free 30 minute sports massage

12. Free facial treatment - Glamorous Beauty

13. Charllure Beauty - One set of free nails (Leicester Forest East)

14. Bronze package Photography with Venture studios in Ratby

15. Bronze package Photography with Venture studios in Ratby

16. Bronze package Photography with Venture studios in Ratby

17. Mae Beauty - Wash,cut & blow dry

18. Dark potion gift

+ a couple more .

Please try to buy as many as you can for some amazing businesses that have donated to this amazing day

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Free entertainment in town this weekend. Don't miss Curve on the Square from Friday - Sunday taking place outside CURVE theatre, Leicester on Orton Square.

The weekend will feature live performances and there will be an outside bar serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, plus food available from the Green Room Cafe.

Performances will run:

Friday 8 August | 6pm – 9pm

Saturday 9 August | 11am – 9pm

Sunday 10 August | 11am – 5pm

Curve on the Square is kindly supported by De Montfort University Leicester (DMU).

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Abbey park show (or whatever it’s called now)

 

my 14 y o told me that chicken George have a food stall there this year.  Don’t miss it !!  Sauces are amazing and portions are decent size.   

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3 hours ago, st albans fox said:

Abbey park show (or whatever it’s called now)

 

my 14 y o told me that chicken George have a food stall there this year.  Don’t miss it !!  Sauces are amazing and portions are decent size.   

Went for a few hours today. Decent set up, some good food stalls there as well as support for a few local independents. Well worth a visit. 

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4 hours ago, FoxesTez said:

Went for a few hours today. Decent set up, some good food stalls there as well as support for a few local independents. Well worth a visit. 

Is it not the bank holiday weekend (it used to be in the last millennia ) 

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Street art ‘jam’ set to return to Leicester city centre - Leicestershire Live

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Cool As Leicester

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This Sunday! The Botanic Garden Festival returns to University of Leicester Botanic Garden (LE2). The event is free and open to the public, with a fantastic range of activities, food & drink,

Enjoy live music throughout the day and keep the little ones entertained with a scavenger hunt, face painting, bouncy castle and outdoor games.

Enjoy Changemaker talks and science workshops for kids. PLUS there are 2 special ticketed events added for this year with BBC Gardeners' World presenter, Nick Bailey, and Bake Off finalist, Dr Josh Smalley running fun and educational sessions.

Street food available from some top local traders including one of our faves, KoolKata Street Food (pictured).

Lovely day for all the family.

Glebe Road (just off London Road near the Racecourse)

Get all the info on the event, timings and tickets via the University of Leicester website.

https://le.ac.uk/botanic-festival

 

 

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https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/whats-on/17-free-low-cost-family-10577195

 

https://families.leicester.gov.uk/things-to-do-and-activities/school-holiday-activities/

 

Free and low cost activities for families to enjoy over the October half term holiday. 

Saturday 18 October

• Diwali crafts
  Design and make your own Diwali Toran
  • 11am to 12.30pm at Rushey Mead Library
• Diwali: Festival of lights
  Enjoy crafts and stories in the lead up to Diwali. Make a salt dough Diva lamp, create a traditional rangoli design and listen to the story of Rama and Sita and their victory over Ravaan.
  • 11am to 1pm at Belgrave Library
  • Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
• Diwali: River of lights celebration
  Bring your family, friends and enjoy the breath-taking River of Lights display, on the water paddle performance and a variety of family activities including bell boating, high ropes and crafts. Entrance is free but there is a charge for drinks. Paddle and high ropes activities will be available at a discounted rate, bookable on the night. There is no parking on site so please use public transport.
  • 5.30pm to 8pm at Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre 
  • Booking required
  • Please note: No parking or drop off available
• Doorstep Museum
  Come along and handle a selection of real museum objects from the Cabinet of Curiosity, learning about the origins of some of the fascinating items in Leicester’s collections, and have a go at arts and crafts inspired by a range of cultures, including collage, textile art, rangoli and geometric art. 
  • Drop in between 11am to 4pm at St Philip's Church Hall, Evington Road, LE2 1HN
• Halloween workshop
  Make decorations for a Halloween party, including split pin skeletons, witches and paper lanterns
  • 12noon to 2pm at Braunstone Library
• Haymarket Diwali celebrations
  Celebrate the Festival of Lights with a fun-filled day at Haymarket. Enjoy a puppet-making drop-in workshop and an entertaining puppet show with Mr Cleavers Monsters, perfect for families.
  • 11am to 4pm at Haymarket Leicester

Sunday 19 October

• Enchanted Diwali Tree
  Enchanted Diwali Tree tells the story of the enchanting Sanjivani (Bay Tree) that Hanuman flies across the seas to revive the unconscious Lakshaman, all enacted in a Rama Sita love story setting. Supported by the Ethnic Inclusion Foundation and performed by children.
  • 3pm to 5pm at Peepul Centre
  • Tickets: Uner 15s free; Adults £5
  • Booking required

Monday 20 October

• Ayana's mural workshop
  This workshop, led by writer and poet John Berkavitch, will encourage children to think about and discuss their favourite book characters, stories and environments, capturing these ideas through drawing and creative writing. 
  • 2pm to 4pm at Central Library
  • Ages 5 to 15
  • Booking required
• Build your own bee garden
  It's Green libraries week, come make your own bee garden using recyclable materials. 
  • 1pm to 3pm at Fosse Library
• Build your own wooden trinket chest
  • 1pm to 3pm at Highfields Library
• Half-term papercrafts
  Make a Halloween concertina scene or a toadstool garden
  • 2pm to 3.30pm at Beaumont Leys Library
  • Ages 5 to 11
• Meet the Police
  Explore the history of Leicester's first police headquarters, try out our Victorian prison cells, meet the local PCSO's, play dress up and enjoy solving our mystery trail around the museum
  • Drop in between 12noon to 3pm at Leicester Guildhall
• Stay and play
  • 10am to 11.30am at St Matthews CYPFC
  • 1pm to 2.30pm at Saffron CYPFC
  • 1.15pm to 2.45pm at Thurnby Lodge CYPFC
  • 1.30pm to 3pm at Woodbridge CYPFC

Tuesday 21 October

• Clay crafting sessions
  Drop in at Leicester Cathedral and make autumnal clay hanging decorations.  Session times:
  • 10am and 12noon
  • 2pm to 4pm 
  • All children must be accompanied by an adult
• Create Diwali lanterns
  • Drop in during opening hours at Central Library
• Festival of lights graffiti sessions
  A two-day event of creative graffiti inspired by the festival of lights
  • 10am to 1pm at Pedestrian
  • Ages: 8 to 16
  • Booking required
• Potion making
  Brew your own potion and decorate your jar or bottle with glitter, string, beads and stickers. 
  • 2pm to 3pm at St Barnabas Library
  • Booking required
• Railway day
  Come and enjoy a ride on the diesel driven narrow gauge railway this half term!
  • 11.30am to 4pm at Abbey Pumping Station
  • Train rides 50p each; under 3's free
• Stay and play
  • 10am to 11.30am at Bewcastle CYPFC
• Wolf Dice
  Join Tina the story maker on an exciting journey exploring new way of telling and sharing stories, and discover Wolf Dice - a place where a story and game meet with you as a main protagonist.
  • Two sessions at 10.30am and 12noon at Pork Pie Library
  • Ages 8+
  • Tickets £1.50 per child (library member); £2 non-member

Wednesday 22 October

• Create Diwali lanterns
  • Drop in during opening hours at Central Library
• Creative paper architecture workshop
  • 10am to 12noon or 2pm to 4pm at Leicester Cathedral
  • Ages 12+
  • All children must be accompanied by an adult
• Family Learning Festival
  Join Leicester Adult Education to take part in free activities and discover just how powerful storytelling can be.
  • Drop in between 10am and 2pm at Highcross Leicester
• Festival of lights graffiti sessions
  A two-day event of creative graffiti inspired by the festival of lights
  • 10am to 1pm at Pedestrian
  • Ages: 8 to 16
  • Booking required
• Forest School
  • 10am to 12noon at New Parks CYPFC
• Halloween crafts
  Free drop-in sesssion to make spooky lanterns
  • 1pm to 3pm at Central Library
• Spider Hair picture book reading
  Enjoy listening to Laura Jeffcote, the author of Spider Hair read the story, and make a spider hair portrait with confetti spiders.
  • 2pm to 3pm at Central Library
  • Ages 4 to 7
  • Booking required
• Stay and play
  • 1pm to 2.30pm at Beaumont Leys CYPFC

Thursday 23 October

• Clay crafting sessions
  Drop in at Leicester Cathedral between: 
  • 10am and 12noon; or 
  • 2pm to 4pm 
  • All children must be accompanied by an adult
• Create Diwali lanterns
  • Drop in during opening hours at Central Library
• Design your own mask
  Free drop-in session to design and make your own Halloween themed mask
  • 1pm to 2pm at Evington Library
• Family learning festival
  • Drop in between 10am and 2pm at Highcross Leicester
• Make a scrapbook
  Design your own scrapbook from scratch to hold memories of your holidays, family or just your favourite things.   Theme inspired by artist Mary Linwood. 
  • Drop in between 11am to 3pm at Leicester Museum and Art Gallery
• Potion making
  Brew your own potion and decorate your jar or bottle with glitter, string, beads and stickers. 
  • 3pm to 4pm at Hamilton Library
  • Booking required
• Stay and play
  • 9.30am to 11am at Netherhall CYPFC
  • 10am to 12noon at New Parks CYPFC
  • 1pm to 2.30pm at:
    • Beaumont Leys CYPFC
    • Highfields CYPFC
  • 1.30pm to 3pm at Belgrave CYPFC
• Wands and broomsticks
  Bring your little witches and wizards for a magical day at the Guildhall. Make a mini witch or wizard, a magical window picture and broomstick sign for your bedroom door. Follow the wand and broomstick trail around the museum. Dressing up welcome.
  • 11am to 3pm at Leicester Guildhall
  • £4 advance online for participating children, £5 on the door,
  • Adults free.

Friday 24 October

• Create Diwali lanterns
  • Drop in during opening hours at Central Library
• Freaky Friday
  Join the Haymarket for a fang-tastic day of free family fun.  Meet the ghoulish characters including The Witches of Oz, Mr Trick & Mr Treat and the colourful stilt walking Emerald Witches.  Take part in the Halloween crafts and solve the trail to win a treat.
  • 11.30am to 3.30pm at Haymarket Leicester
• Halloween crafts
  Make a ‘Monster Mask’ for Halloween. Pick a template, colour it in and decorate it using funky stickers for a truly unique creature.
  • 12noon to 3pm at Fosse Library
• Rangoli family workshop
  Join in the Diwali celebrations and learn the art of rangoli.
  • 1pm to 3pm at Belgrave Library
• Spider Hair picture book reading
  Enjoy listening to Laura Jeffcote, the author of Spider Hair read the story, and make a spider hair portrait with confetti spiders.
  • 11am to 12noon at Beaumont Leys Library
  • Ages 4 to 7
  • Booking required
• Stay and play
  • 10am to 11.30am at Eyres Monsell CYPFC
  • 10am to 12noon at Braunstone CYPFC

Saturday 25 October

• Bike Fest
  Take part in the final Bike Fest of the year, and experience the thrill of cycling on a traffic-free circuit at the Leicester Cycle Circuit. An event brought to you by Ride Leicester and British Cycling.
  • 1pm to 4pm at Leicester Cycle Circuit
• Black history month community day
  • 12pm to 4pm at The Curve
  • Booking your free ticket
• Halloween workshop
  Make decorations for a Halloween party, including split pin skeletons, witches and paper lanterns
  • 12noon to 2pm at Braunstone Library

Sunday 26 October

• Let's Ride - Haunting histories guided ride
  Prepare yourself for an eerie adventure as Hidden Histories’ own Jim Butler brings to life the ghostly tales lurking around Leicester’s most haunted spots. With at least six mysterious stops along the route, you’ll hear gripping stories of restless spirits, chilling encounters, and haunted history that will send shivers down your spine. 
  • Meet at 10.30am - Booking required

 

Search for more activites

• "And Breathe..." A sound and light interactive event at Leicester Cathedral 
• Elmer and Friends: The Colourful World of David McKee family exhibition at Leicester Museum and Art Gallery
• The Great Leicester Ghost Hunt with BID Leicester
• Leicester Museum and Galleries family-friendly exhibitions
• King Richard III daily activities
• Active Leicester - Leisure centre activities
• Free adventure playground sessions
• Playschemes
• Mychoice - search for other activities, clubs and childcare in Leicester
• What's on in Leicester
• Go Leicestershire

Accessing activities

This summary is for information only and is correct at the time of publishing. View the webpage links or contact the individual providers directly to find out if the activities are suitable for your child or family needs. Children must be supervised by a parent / guardian at all times. 

Activities are free to attend unless stated; however, fees may apply for additional activities or services available at the event. 

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DANFEST 14: Friday 28th to Sunday 30th November 2025

The Midlands’ longest-running prog festival returns! Three days. Incredible bands.

Check out the line up on our website today: https://the-international.gigantic.com/.../2025-11-28-18-30

#TheInternational #LeicesterLiveMusic #LeicesterMusicVenue #Leicester #Danfest

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DANFEST 14: Friday 28th to Sunday 30th November 2025

The Midlands’ longest-running prog festival returns! Three days. Incredible bands.

Check out the line up on our website today: https://the-international.gigantic.com/.../2025-11-28-18-30

#TheInternational #LeicesterLiveMusic #LeicesterMusicVenue #Leicester #Danfest

Longest running Prog fest, it’s still the same song.

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https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife/music-festival-weekend-artists-announcement-10782454

Back 2 Festival will return this summer.(Image: James Beck)
 

Big names announced for Leicestershire festival promising ‘non-stop anthems’
Artists from the 80s, 90s, and 00s will perform across three days

Jasmine Siddon Reporter
06:00, 31 Jan 2026

A Leicestershire music festival delivering “non-stop anthems” is to return, with big names from the 80s, 90s and 00s set to perform.

Back 2 Festival has announced British singer-songwriter and rapper Example as the headline act. Joining him on the line-up is Boyzlife, a duo featuring Boyzone’s Keith Duffy and Westlife’s Brian McFadden.

90s boyband East17 are also on the billing, as well as Vengaboys, Martin Kemp, and pop music band Right Said Fred, who formed in 1989.

 

Dance music fans can also get their fix, with Ultrabeat part of the lineup, alongside DJs including Ian Van Dahl, DJ Sash! and more.

Leicestershire trance and house music brand PaSSion will also host an arena, with the brand’s founder JFK performing, as well as Bryan Kearney, Craig Connelly and Factor B.

Back 2 Festival will take place at its original location of Cattows Farm in Heather, near Coalville. This will be the tenth year that the festival has taken place; however, organisers have said online that 2026 marks its final ever show.

More details about the three-day event will be released closer to the time, with super early-bird tickets already on sale. Example has been announced as Saturday’s headliner.

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Made In Leicester

Tony Freestone 

https://ltht.org.uk/events/bus-train-spectacular-2022-193-322-929/

Here's a date for your diary! May 16th & 17th.

 

The 2026 Bus & Train spectacular at Quorn & Woodhouse railway station.

 

Organised by Leicester Transport Heritage Trust and the GCR.

 

It was a great day out last year with lots to see and free bus rides on the old buses I remember as a lad.

 

Please try and come along. 

 

 

 

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Leicester Memories

Peter Richardson ·1h ·

 

 

MOTORFEST IS COMING TO LEICESTER!

Get ready for an action-packed weekend filled with incredible cars, monster trucks, bikes, live entertainment, food stalls, family fun, and so much more!

30th – 31st May

Saturday: 10am – 10:30pm

Sunday: 10am – 7:30pm

Leicester Racecourse

Leicester Rd, Oadby, Leicester LE2 4AL

FREE PARKING AVAILABLE

Get your tickets now:

https://ramonsterevents.com/.../monster-truck-motorfest.../

Expect:

Monster Trucks

Show Cars & Supercars

Modified & Classic Vehicles

Live Entertainment

Food & Trade Stalls

Fun for the Whole Family

Don’t miss one of Leicester’s biggest motor events of the year! Tag your friends and make plans now