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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 17, 20241 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...
Jan 16, 20242 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...
Dec 15, 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 27, 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...
Nov 20, 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...
Jul 6, 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 20, 20232 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...
Mar 17, 20233 min read


Top three 'roast and a walk' places in Leicestershire
Discover our favourite Sunday roast and carvery spots in the Leicestershire countryside. Sometimes it’s nice to make a Sunday roast. From...
Jan 31, 20232 min read


Gassed about the past: a look around Leicester’s National Gas Museum
From mini ovens to motor engines, experience life from a time when energy was all about gas. Leicester is home to a fair few highly...
Mar 17, 20222 min read

Waterside pubs and restaurants in Leicestershire
Summer is just around the corner! Here are some of our favourite pubs around Leicestershire with waterside views. It might not be a great...
Jul 9, 20213 min read
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