
Dr John Cooper Clarke - De Montfort Hall
One of Britain's most outstanding poets Dr John Cooper Clarke has announced a major UK tour for October and November 2026. The Salford Bard will also be releasing a brand-new book titled Have It set for Autumn 2026 and follows on from
Make a day of it in Leicester

Highcross Leicester
Leicester's go-to shopping centre for fashion, food, tech, beauty and a round of indoor mini golf.

King Richard III Visitor Centre
Immerse yourself in the beautiful story-telling and cutting-edge interactives about King Richard III's life, death and the science behind his re-discovery. On the site where the incredible story, of t

National Space Centre
Blast off into the cosmos at the UK's largest planetarium, with hands-on galleries that bring space science to life for all ages.
Places to eat & drink in Leicester

Everards Beer Hall
A proper Leicestershire brewery with a beer hall open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch, dinner and freshly brewed pints.

Mrs Bridges Tearoom
A charming tearoom in Leicester serving homemade cakes, light lunches and proper pots of tea.

Barceloneta
A lively Leicester tapas restaurant bringing the art of Spanish small plates to Clarendon Park since its opening.