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Green light for holiday lodges in Leicestershire countryside

There'll be 10 lodges in total. Proposed Oaklands site for Leicestershire holiday lodges New holiday lodges will be built on...

Nov 112 min read

Reviewed: Laser Quest Leicester

Laser battles and "skill issues": My epic (and hilarious) adventure at Laser Quest Leicester.

Comedian Larry Dean performing stand-up in Leicester

Sep 262 min read

Culture

Comedian Larry Dean performing stand-up in Leicester

National Tour comes to Leicester Y Theatre on October 25. Three-time Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee, Larry Dean is currently on a...

Cosmopolitan Arts Festival returns to Leicester

Aug 232 min read

Culture

Cosmopolitan Arts Festival returns to Leicester

There'll be a dedicated dance area on the High Street showcasing talent from local, national, and international dancers.

New VisitEngland survey ranks Bradgate Park as most popular local visitor attraction

Aug 163 min read

Lifestyle

New VisitEngland survey ranks Bradgate Park as most popular local visitor attraction

"More and more people are choosing to visit Leicestershire and enjoy the wealth of attractions on offer...

Nearest Beaches to Leicester: A Day Trip Guide

Jul 113 min read

Lifestyle

Nearest Beaches to Leicester: A Day Trip Guide

Niche's top 5 picks for seaside day trips from Leicester. School’s out for the summer! And, what does that mean? Seaside and ice cream...

Things to do in Leicester on a rainy day

Jun 293 min read

Culture

Things to do in Leicester on a rainy day

Perfect plans for dates, family days out, solo trips, and group outings during rainy days. Leicester offers a plethora of indoor...

Your round-up of Leicestershire's 2024 festivals

Jun 132 min read

Lifestyle

Your round-up of Leicestershire's 2024 festivals

From rock music to opera, beer, food, drink, and Pride. This writer loves a festival, music ones predominantly, but I am moving towards...

Jun 62 min read

Culture

Leicester to celebrate a weekend of culture, community and diversity

A Caribbean High Tea Party in the Park and Culture Clash. Get ready for an unforgettable weekend with Opal22 as they celebrate...

Renoir's 'The Umbrellas' on display in Leicester until September

Jun 62 min read

Culture

Renoir's 'The Umbrellas' on display in Leicester until September

One of the most famous paintings in the world can be seen here in Leicester. Pierre-Auguste Renoir’s ‘The Umbrellas’ – one of the most...

Leicester Restaurant Week returns to tantalise our taste buds

Jun 52 min read

Culture

Leicester Restaurant Week returns to tantalise our taste buds

It's the fourth year of Leicester Restaurant Week. Leicester Restaurant Week promises a delectable experience for food enthusiasts from...

Leicestershire to mark three anniversaries for King Richard III in 2024

May 313 min read

Culture

Leicestershire to mark three anniversaries for King Richard III in 2024

The King Richard III Visitor Centre will mark its 10 year anniversary. King Richard III Visitor Centre is organising a 10th anniversary...

Mar 195 min read

Culture

New Made at Curve productions announced

The shows celebrate stories close to home and from across the globe. Leicester’s Curve has announced details of four new Made at...

Opportunities for local artists to get involved as Festival2Funky returns for 11th year

Mar 163 min read

Culture

Opportunities for local artists to get involved as Festival2Funky returns for 11th year

Festival2Funky 2024 will be a three-day celebration of Black music and arts Festival2Funky is set to return for its 11th year, and is...

National Space Centre sets new yearly visitor record

Jan 171 min read

Culture

National Space Centre sets new yearly visitor record

A record number of people came to learn about space in 2023. The National Space Centre has hit a record high for number of visitors in...

De Montfort Hall celebrates highest selling pantomime to date

Jan 162 min read

Culture

De Montfort Hall celebrates highest selling pantomime to date

The co-production with Imagine Theatre saw a record high for audience. De Montfort Hall (DMH) and Imagine Theatre's 2023 pantomime, Jack...

Leicester Comedy Festival announces this year's competition finalists

Dec 15, 20232 min read

Culture

Leicester Comedy Festival announces this year's competition finalists

UK Pun Championships and more! Leicester Comedy Festival has announced its Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year finalists, Circuit...

BBC Winter Good Food Show comes to Birmingham NEC

Nov 27, 20232 min read

Culture

BBC Winter Good Food Show comes to Birmingham NEC

If you missed it, the summer show is back next June! The Niche team had a wonderful day out this weekend visiting the BBC Winter Good...

Nov 20, 20232 min read

Lifestyle

Christmas at Belvoir Castle in pictures

Twelve Days of Christmas at Belvoir Castle. Charlotte Lloyd Webber and her event design team has unwrapped the Christmas carol backwards...

Reviewed: Shakespeare in Love at The Little Theatre

Jul 6, 20232 min read

Lifestyle

Reviewed: Shakespeare in Love at The Little Theatre

Playing til this Saturday. Leicester's Little Theatre recently staged a bold new production of the romantic comedy Shakespeare in Love, a...

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