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What’s On in Leicester

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What’s on in Leicester, Activities, Where to Eat, Where to Stay, What to Do in Leicester

~Things To See and Do, Activities, Where to Eat, Where to Stay in Leicester~

Whether you’re looking for things to do in Leicester such as events and attractions or are planning where to stay in Leicester, you’ll find everything you need for your Leicester holiday on What's On In Leicester.com.

Attractions and Places to Visit in Leicester

Attractions and Places to Visit in Leicester

The city is bursting with state-of-the-art, award-winning venues including Curve, Highcross Leicester and the National Space Centre, a fantastic calendar of events and festivals, renowned museums and galleries, a range of live music venues, areas of natural beauty and 2,000 years of heritage to discover.

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Places to stay in Leicester

Places to Stay in Leicester

Whether you are travelling on a budget or want to treat yourself and stay in style, Leicester has a choice of accommodation to suit all tastes. For a boutique treat, why not check into Hotel Maiyango and enjoy luxury in the heart of the city centre.

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Sports and Activities

Sports and Activities

Leicester is famous for its festivals, from the chilled-out summer vibes of Riverside Festival and Simon Says... to winter warmers like Abbey Park bonfire and the annual Diwali spectacular.

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Activities, Where to Eat, Where to Stay, What to Do in Leicester

Make sure to discover Leicester’s diverse neighbourhoods, from tranquil suburbs to central areas full of shopping, entertainment and dining options. Leicester have a huge range of options for food and drink.

Leicester offers an exciting range of culinary delights, from atmospheric coffee shops and award-winning restaurants to independent bars, traditional real ale pubs and buzzing nightclubs. The region is famous for its food and drink offer.
Award-winning chefs, city restaurants, rural country pubs, contemporary gastropubs and country tea rooms - there's plenty for you to taste and enjoy.

Food and Drinks in Leicester

Food and Drinks

From fine dining and afternoon tea to pop-up markets and humble street food, Leicester is packed with options to suit any mood offering any and every cuisine you can think of.

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Kayal Restaurant
Kayal Restaurant

Kayal – The first authentic Kerala seafood speciality. Kayal is all about tradition, qualities, discoveries, fresh ingredients and aromas.

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More Restaurant
More Restaurant

More is the ideal place to visit for any occasion. They go the extra mile to make sure our customers are happy and always have a fantastic time.
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Sapori Restaurant & Bar
Leicester Sapori Restaurant & Bar

At Sapori everything is homemade from the bread to the delicious desserts, using only the finest seasonal ingredients and local produce to provide excellent food.

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The Red Cow
The Red Cow

A country pub oozing rural charm and rustic character, our picturesque surroundings provide the perfect backdrop for savouring the hearty, seasonal pub-food on our menu.

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What’s On In

Considering the fact that Leicester has an unbroken lineage dating back to the Saxon era, anyone with an interest in local history will find many buildings of note around the city; from the ruins of Leicester Castle, the gothic splendour of St Martin's cathedral or the historic central clock-tower, to the remains of the city's Roman Leicesters that lie alongside Leicester's famous Jewry Wall.

The town centre offers a huge range of high street names, many of which lie within the newly regenerated Highcross Quarter, as well as many smaller specialist shops. Standing alongside these retail hotspots is one of the city's most popular attractions, Leicester Market, which is the largest covered market in Europe and boasts a vast range of wares. Leicester has an extensive range of things to do with a selection of places to eat and drink, adventures and activities, plan your stay and visit to Leicester.