Visit Leicester

Visit Leicester Official Tourist Board for Leicester and Leicestershire (LVEP). We're based at the King Richard III Visitor Centre. To view our terms visit the About Us section

Welcome to the Visit Leicester page, a place crammed full of everything that’s fantastic about our city, including news, photos, videos and events. Our Visit Leicester Centre, in the heart of the City, offers residents and visitors the following:

• Inspirational ideas and information on places to visit
• Discover 2000 years of history in The Story of Leicester
• Find out about shopping,

where to eat and drink, special offers and discounts
• Discover what’s on, events, gigs, concerts and club nights
• Browse for local interest books, gifts and souvenirs
• De Montfort Hall box office
• Plan and book short breaks, holidays & day trips

Opening Times:

Monday - Saturday: 9:30am - 5.30pm
Sundays & Bank Holidays: 10.00am - 4.00pm
Closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day

Address:
4a St Martins, Leicester LE1 5DB

Visit Leicester Page Rules
This page is dedicated to celebrating and promoting all the amazing things happening in Leicester and Leicestershire. Our goal is to share positive updates, events, and stories from our vibrant city and county. To ensure this remains a welcoming and enjoyable space for everyone, we ask that you follow these simple rules:

Be Kind and Respectful: Please treat all members with kindness. We have a zero-tolerance policy for hate speech, bullying, and derogatory comments. This rule applies to, but is not limited to discrimination based on age, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender or disability, inflammatory remarks, or comments that are intended to damage a person's reputation. We are committed to keeping this a positive and respectful space. Stay on Topic: This page is for sharing positive updates, events, and news related to Leicester and Leicestershire. Please avoid posting content that is off-topic, spam, or self-promotional unless it's directly relevant and approved by the moderators. Respect the Moderators: Our moderators are here to keep the group a safe and positive space for everyone. Please respect their decisions and guidance. Consequences of Not Following the Rules:

We take these rules seriously to protect our community. If a rule is broken, the following actions will be taken:

First Offense: Your comment will be hidden, and you will receive a formal warning. Second Offense: You will be blocked from the page. We appreciate your co-operation in helping us maintain a positive and supportive community for all things Leicester. Thank you for being a part of it!

07/09/2026

Huge news for Leiecster music scene: The Donkey is officially returning! 🫏🎶

Leicester’s grassroots music scene is getting a massive boost! The iconic venue on Welford Road is officially reopening mid-September under the team behind local favourites The Cradock Arms and The Clarendon.

Rest assured, local music fans, The Donkey is staying The Donkey! The brothers are keeping everything we love about its history while giving the building a huge, much-needed makeover. Phase One opening mid-September includes major upgrades to the main pub, stage, backstage, toilets, and the installation of a brand-new commercial kitchen for food service. Legendary events like the Sunday Sessions and the Music Quiz are also returning!

Who’s excited to see this happening in our city? 👇

07/09/2026

Leicester's popular Hospital Hopper now serves Ashton Green! Plus, all-day and period tickets can now be used on any local bus operator, making it easier than ever to travel around Leicester by bus. For more information, including timetables and journey planning, visit www.leicesterbuses.co.uk

07/09/2026
07/09/2026

What a summer it has been across Leicester and Leicestershire! These are just a few of the hundreds of amazing events which took place across the city and the county over the past few months. And the fun doesn't stop as we're gearing up for a packed autumn line-up of events. Watch this space!

07/09/2026

Heritage Open Days: Beam Engine Tours

Join one of the LMTA volunteer free tours to the beam engine house detailing the various construction and operation aspects of the beam engines, including the historical significance at the time of its manufacture.

Maximum capacity for each tour is 10 visitors and pre-booking is essential, link in comments. Tours: Monday 14 September, 12pm, 2pm & 3pm, Abbey Pumping Station

06/09/2026

Busy weekend and today was the Knighton Park Festival with the RSPCA Woodside dog show too! A beautiful day for a fantastic community event!

06/09/2026

From midday pop along to Jubilee Square for the last day of Brewbeat! luve music, great food and craft ale!

05/09/2026

Thanks to Arriva and Leicester Buses for providing a free shuttle bus to give improved access to tomorrow (5 Sep). 👏
Festival-goers will be able to travel between the city centre and Abbey Park for free,
with services running from 11am into the evening. Full details and timetable on the Leicester Buses news page here: https://www.leicesterbuses.co.uk/2026

05/09/2026

Leicester's LGBTQ+ community turned out in force for Leicester's Pride parade. Such an awesome fun day!

Leicester Pride

It's coming this weekend, the city's top craft ale and music festival to conclude your Summer in Leicester. Three days o...
01/09/2026

It's coming this weekend, the city's top craft ale and music festival to conclude your Summer in Leicester. Three days of great local music, delicious food and tasty drinks (both alcoholic and non). It's totally free so come down and join the party throughout the weekend!

Address

4a Street Martins
Leicester
LE15DB

Opening Hours

Monday 10:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 10:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 10:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 10:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 10:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday 10am - 4:30pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

Telephone

+441162994444

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