5–6 September 2026 | Belvoir Castle, Grantham Land Rover enthusiasts from across the UK and beyond are gearing up for a spectacular weekend of 4x4 action as the LRO Show returns to the stunning grounds of Belvoir Castle on 5 and 6 September 2026. Described as the UK’s biggest and best Land Rover show, the annual celebration brings together thousands of Land Rover owners, enthusiasts, clubs, traders and families for a weekend packed with action, adventure, shopping and some of

Open Streets, Leicester’s popular mini-festival, returns for a summer celebration on Sunday 30 August. The event will once again see city streets in the Waterside area transformed into vibrant community spaces, building on the success of May’s event, which was attended by more than 1,000 people. From 1-4pm, visitors to Graff HQ in Jarvis Street can enjoy street art, guided tours, cycling activities, music and hands-on workshops, all designed to celebrate active travel and bri

Loughborough Pride is taking place today and will fill Queen's Park with ‘love, colour and community’ as the town's LGBTQIA+ residents, allies and supporters came together for a day of celebration, queer visibility and solidarity. Running from 11:00am to 7:00pm, this year's “Picnic in the Park” is free to attend and open to everyone – all identities and all allies. Ashley Poucher, Director and Project Manager of Loughborough Pride, said: “We're proud to bring Pride back to Q

Leicester Restaurant Week returns to the city from 19 October to 1 November 2026, inviting food lovers to enjoy two weeks of great food, discover somewhere new or revisit an old favourite. Now in its sixth year, the city-wide celebration is once again running across two weeks, following the success of last year’s extended format. From independent venues and established city-centre favourites to much-loved chains, there will be plenty to choose from, whether you’re looking for

What is BikerDown! ? Many motorcyclists ride in groups or pairs, so it is often the case that when one is involved in an accident the first person in attendance will often be a fellow biker. BikerDown is a FREE three hour course for all bikers, giving them an awareness of the dangers at a crash scene, how to deal with a casualty and, how to increase visibility to other road users. The training course for motorcyclists will be presented by a fully trained member of the Firebik

As Channel 4’s Celebrity Hunted reaches its dramatic final, former Hunter Peter Bleksley is preparing to reveal the extraordinary true story of his life infiltrating criminal gangs when The Makings of a Murderer comes to Loughborough Town Hall on 3 September. Viewers are currently watching the remaining famous fugitives battle to stay one step ahead of the Hunters as the latest series of Channel 4’s Celebrity Hunted races towards its final on Tuesday 25 August. Just over a

Visit Leicester is launching a new campaign celebrating Hidden Gems around the city and the county. These are the places that Leicester and Leicestershire locals love, the spots that visitors might not know about or have considered visiting before, but once they do, want to tell everyone! We all know about the large attractions around Leicestershire, but what about those that are equally excellent but maybe not as well known or off the beaten track. That’s exactly why Vi

The Great Central Railway is inviting families to make the most of the final weeks of the summer holidays with a full day out for adults at just £10 a ticket – with kids able to travel for just £1. Starting on Saturday 22nd August, visitors will be able to take advantage of unlimited travel for a day on the Great Central Railway’s heritage trains for just £10 per person, with children’s tickets available for just £1, up until the end of the school holidays on the 31 August 20

Join the fun on 22-23 August The popular Bosworth Medieval Festival is set to return this weekend for an anniversary special on 22 August and 23 August. The two-day festival, which attracts thousands of visitors to Leicestershire County Council’s Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre, featuring reenactors and traders from across the country, will take place this weekend. This year’s event will be even more special with the anniversary of the Battle of Bosworth being commemorat