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...
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Aug 232 min read
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.
Aug 163 min read
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...
Jul 113 min read
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...
Jun 293 min read
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...
Jun 132 min read
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
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...
Jun 62 min read
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...
Jun 52 min read
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...
May 313 min read
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
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...
Mar 163 min read
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...
Jan 171 min read
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...
Jan 162 min read
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...
Dec 15, 20232 min read
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...
Nov 27, 20232 min read
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
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...
Jul 6, 20232 min read
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...
Mar 20, 20232 min read
Reviewed: A warm retreat on a cold day at Ardencote Hotel and Spa
A writer relaxes at 4* Spa in Warwickshire. As I opened the curtains to the snowy scene last week, I’ll admit I wasn’t quite sure if my...
Mar 17, 20233 min read
Wonderful waterway adventures to discover in Leicestershire
From canal boating and kayaking to fresh water diving. Although Leicester and the wider county may be landlocked, we still have plenty of...
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