Days Out in Leicester

Leicester Guildhall - September Tours

The Great Hall was built in about 1390 as a meeting place for the Guild of Corpus Christi. It is believed that Shakespeare performed here during Tudor times.

The Guildhall, Leicester

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Crime and Punishment

Join Julie McKeown, one of our wonderful tour guides for a special and unique look at the history of Leicester's oldest medieval building from when it was home…

The Guildhall, Leicester

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Heritage Open Day

Learn about Leicester’s Black history through the collections in the Living Archive.

Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage, Leicester

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Beer, Cider & Gin Festival

Join us for Leicestershire’s biggest beer festival; a celebration of real ales, ciders and speciality gins along the line, where you can travel between stations…

Leicester North, Leicester

Beer, Cider & Gin Festival

Join us for Leicestershire’s biggest beer festival; a celebration of real ales, ciders and speciality gins along the line, where you can travel between stations…

Rothley Station, Leicester

600 Years Saved: The History And Rescue Of Leicester Guildhall

600 Years of Heritage, Saved for a Century: Discover Leicester’s Timber-Framed Wonder and the 1922 Restoration That Rescued It.Welcome to Leicester Guildhall, o…

The Guildhall, Leicester

600-Years of Secrets … 45 Minutes to Hear Them All

Step into the shadows of Leicester’s 600-year-old masterpiece and discover a history they didn't write in the official guidebooks.Built in 1390 as the meeting p…

The Guildhall, Leicester

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Wars of the Roses Historical Pub Crawl

Explore history and hops on a wild pub crawl inspired by the epic Wars of the Roses!This isn’t your usual history tour.

King Richard III, Leicester

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UK in Space Festival

Discover and celebrate the UK's vibrant space industry with hands-on activities, expert talks, and stunning shows in the UK's largest Planetarium.Get ready for…

National Space Centre, Leicester

The Titanic in 101 Objects: Leicester

A major new exhibition exploring the story of Titanic through 101 remarkable objects opens at The Kube, Leicester Racecourse, for a strictly limited run from 8…

Leicester Racecourse, Leicester

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After-Death Communications: A Science of Personal Loss by Professor Cal Cooper

Prof. Cal Cooper of the University of Northampton and the California Institute for Human Science will take you on a journey of death and loss.What is the scienc…

The Guildhall, Leicester

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Autumn Steam Gala

It’s full steam ahead for our annual Autumn Steam Gala!Running across four packed days, the Gala features an intensive timetable of passenger, goods and double-…

Rothley Station, Leicester

Autumn Steam Gala

It’s full steam ahead for our annual Autumn Steam Gala!Running across four packed days, the Gala features an intensive timetable of passenger, goods and double-…

Leicester North, Leicester

Finding Richard: 574th Birthday Tour & Tavern

Kick off Richard III's Big Birthday Weekend with a tour around Old Leicester and hear the retelling of how a King ended up in a car park.Join us for King Richar…

Wygston's House Bar & Restaurant, Leicester

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An Invitation to Understanding by Dr Malcolm Schofield

The journey from sceptic to parapsychologist – and how he perhaps got that journey wrong!Join parapsychologist and lecturer Malcolm Schofield as he explores his…

The Guildhall, Leicester

Haunted Leicester Historical Pub Crawl

Truth and Tale Tours launch its first Haunted Leicester Pub Crawl.This isn’t your usual haunted history tour.

King Richard III, Leicester

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Discover Your Railway

Join us for a special day out as we celebrate winning the Best Day Out in Leicestershire Award!

Rothley Station, Leicester

Discover Your Railway

Join us for a special day out as we celebrate winning the Best Day Out in Leicestershire Award!

Leicester North, Leicester

Last Hurrah Steam Gala

Round off the season in style at the Last Hurrah Gala, our end-of-year celebration of steam power.

Rothley Station, Leicester

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Last Hurrah Steam Gala

Round off the season in style at the Last Hurrah Gala, our end-of-year celebration of steam power.

Leicester North, Leicester

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Last Hurrah Diesel Gala

Why should steam fans have all the fun? Say goodbye to 2026 and get some miles in with an intensive weekend timetable starring the GCR diesel home fleet.Followi…

Rothley Station, Leicester

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Last Hurrah Diesel Gala

Why should steam fans have all the fun? Say goodbye to 2026 and get some miles in with an intensive weekend timetable starring the GCR diesel home fleet.Followi…

Leicester North, Leicester

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A Very Serendipity Speakeasy

Step into the festive season with A Very Serendipity Speakeasy, an intimate night of music, cocktails and winter warmth.Join us for an exclusive performance by…

Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage, Leicester

Threads of Hope

Winter family funday for adults and children.

The Platinum Suite, Leicester

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Candlelight: Christmas Movie Soundtracks

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring like never seen before.

The Guildhall, Leicester