Press Releases

Learn more about your city on new Leicester guided walks

27 April 2012

Monthly walks, led by Blue Badge Guides, to help people explore city's landmarks

Wings, Wheels and Waterways celebrate transport heritage

26 March 2012

New visitor trails will promote history of transportation in Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire

Enjoy great days out in Leicester & Leicestershire

22 March 2012

New guide launched to celebrate the best of Leicester and Leicestershire for visitors

New guide for visitors to Loughborough & Charnwood

21 March 2012

Celebrates the best things to do, see and visit in Loughborough and Charnwood

New range of exclusive short break offers for visitors in 2012

6 February 2012

'Stay Play Explore' experiences include family fun, family adventure, food & drink, history & heritage, and cosmopolitan city break

Follow @LoveLeics on Twitter to win exclusive food and drink hamper

7 December 2011

2,012th follower to win prize from Dickinson & Morris

Latest phase of smartphone app for visitors to Leicestershire available to download

7 December 2011

Focuses on art & culture, food & drink in Leicester and Leicestershire

Christmas campaign will help you to get out and about in Leicestershire this festive season

5 December 2011

Follow the 12 Days of Christmas clues online for fantastic prizes

Reward your friends and family this Christmas with gift vouchers for short breaks in Leicestershire

24 November 2011

Looking for a different kind of present for your friends and family this Christmas? Then why not get them a gift voucher towards a fun-packed short break in Leicester and Leicestershire

Test your knowledge of Leicestershire with our online half term quiz

12 October 2011

Find answers to the clues on Twitter, Facebook and at www.goleicestershire.com and win family tickets to the National Space Centre

New Leicester history & heritage visitor app launched

29 September 2011

Highlighting trails and venues across the city for visitors with smartphones

Record summer for family staycations in Leicestershire

28 September 2011

One of the most successful short break packages in the UK delivers almost £½ million to local economy

Test your knowledge of Leicestershire with our online treasure hunt

12 August 2011

Find answers to the clues on Twitter, Facebook and at www.goleicestershire.com and win tickets to the East Midlands Food & Drink Festival

Enjoy Taste of Leicestershire Gourmet Break with luxury accommodation at Stapleford Park

28 July 2011

Stately home near Melton Mowbray is latest accommodation partner for new Leicestershire food and drink short break campaign

Leicestershire's great value family and friends days out this summer

24 July 2011

With some of the UK's finest events including the famous Battle of Bosworth re-enactment, the Miners' Gala at Snibston Discovery Museum and Leicestershire's famous National Forest Wood Fair at Beacon Hill Country Park, there's plenty to keep families and their visitors entertained over the summer

A crafty Bank Holiday break at the National Forest Wood Fair

29 June 2011

With the May Bank Holidays now over and the Royal wedding a distant memory, it is time to look forward to the August Bank Holiday with the launch of a new Wood Fair Short Break

Food, glorious food - a taste of Leicestershire

21 June 2011

Let your senses lead the way to Leicestershire and indulge in the delectable delights that make up the county's proud food heritage

Love half term in Leicestershire

20 May 2011

Whether you?re looking for an exciting excursion, full-on family fun or just some great entertainment this half term, Leicester and Leicestershire can offer you a huge range of activities to get stuck into whatever the weather

New scrapbooks to help families record experiences of their visits to Leicester and Leicestershire

18 April 2011

Feedback will help local visitor attractions, museums and event organisers to become more family friendly

April is 'Best Of British' month at Leicester Tourist Information Centre

1 April 2011

To coincide with the Royal Wedding on 29 April 2011 and the countdown to the Olympic Games in 2012, Leicester Tourist Information Centre (TIC) in Town Hall Square, Leicester will be celebrating a 'Best of British' month throughout April

First annual Artisan Cheese Fair to be held in UK's Rural Capital Of Food and Drink

29 March 2011

Celebration of the country's finest artisan cheese makers in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire from 11-12 June 2011

Snibston gifts on sale online and at Leicester TIC

24 March 2011

The Leicester Tourist Information Centre (TIC) is now selling a range of specialised and unique gifts from Snibston Discovery Museum - the showcase for Leicestershire?s historic science, technology, design and fashion collections

Experience a great day out in Leicester and Leicestershire

23 March 2011

New guide celebrates the best of Leicester and Leicestershire for visitors

Show how much you care this Mother's Day in Leicestershire

15 March 2011

Visit Leicestershire this Mother?s Day, where you?ll be guaranteed to be spoilt for choice on making it a memorable day. There?s everything from lavish pampering to fine dining, and girly treats in-between, so if you?re looking for the perfect way to spoil your mother, why not check out some of Leicester?s and Leicestershire?s select attractions

Enjoy family moments in Leicestershire this spring break

2 March 2011

To put that extra spring in your step this Easter, Leicester Shire Promotions has teamed up with the Barceló Hinckley Island Hotel to offer you three superb short break packages all from just £99. Take your pick from these fantastic deals and look forward to spending a well deserved weekend away with the family

Enjoy family moments in Leicestershire this half term

27 January 2011

Whether you?re looking for an educational excursion, full-on family fun or some evening entertainment this half term, Leicester and Leicestershire offer a myriad of family moments to enjoy

Make it a Valentine's Day to remember in Leicestershire

26 January 2011

Treat the one you love to something special this Valentine?s Day and make 14 February a night to remember with some of Leicester and Leicestershire?s finest attractions

New city guide available for visitors to Leicester

24 January 2011

Will offer the ultimate guide on things to see and do, and places to stay for over 10 million annual visitors to the city

Laugh for longer at the UK's longest-running comedy festival

11 January 2011

New short break offers for the Leicester Comedy Festival from 4-20 February 2011

Find out about Group Travel in Leic at BoBI

1 January 2011

We're Attending the Best of Britain and Ireland Travel Show on 11th March 2011 - come and find out what Leicestershire has to offer for groups of visitors!

Winners of Leicester and Leicestershire food awards announced

4 October 2010

The Woodhouse restaurant wins Best Leicestershire Menu and Maiyango restaurant judged the Best Leicestershire Breakfast, awarded in conjunction with BBC Radio Leicester

Bosworth Battlefield gifts and souvenirs on sale

1 October 2010

The Leicester Tourist Information Centre (TIC) is now selling a range of specialised and unique gifts to commemorate the Battle of Bosworth - one of the most important events in British history

Families flock to Leicester and Leicestershire this summer

22 September 2010

Accommodation bookings for Stay Play Explore family fun short break up 79 per cent on last summer

Leicester Tourist Information Centre Supports Leicestershire Walking Week From 4-12 September 2010

2 September 2010

To support Leicestershire Walking Week, Leicester's award-winning Tourist Information Centre (TIC) will be offering special deals on books and maps relating to walking in the city and county.

Leicester Shire Promotions successes continue to support growth of tourism industry in Leicester and

10 August 2010

Highlights of latest figures include: ? 20:1 Return on Investment on marketing campaigns ? Growth in short break bookings up to 10,800 ? Industry contributes £1.3 billion to local economy

New awards celebrate best of Leicester and Leicestershire Food

5 August 2010

Best Menu and Best Breakfast competitions launched to support Leicester and Leicestershire Food Fortnight 2010

New visitor website for Leicester and Leicestershire launched

23 July 2010

Major refresh project on www.goleicestershire.com offers visitors a greater range of interactive tools and information to help them book their short break stays in Leicester and Leicestershire

40 spectacular days of summer in Leicester and Leicestershire

22 July 2010

Your handy guide to family fun in Leicestershire for every day of the summer holidays.

Capture your Leicestershire in My Leicestershire contest

12 July 2010

New competition challenges locals to capture their favourite Leicestershire spot to win a state-of-the-art HD camcorder

Confidence high amongst Leicestershire tourism businesses

26 June 2010

Latest Tourism Business Barometer Survey shows accommodation providers and attractions in the city and county expect positive business performances over the summer.

Top 5 man-sized getaways in Leicestershire for Father's Day

15 June 2010

Father's Day is just around the corner so here's a round-up of the top five ?manly' experiences and attractions in Leicestershire that are sure to get dad out of his easy chair.

Top 5 man-sized getaways in Leicestershire for Father's Day

15 June 2010

Father's Day is just around the corner so here's a round-up of the top five ?manly' experiences and attractions in Leicestershire that are sure to get dad out of his easy chair.

Keep ?em entertained this half term

21 May 2010

From travelling to infinity and beyond at the National Space Centre to feeding Oriental Otters at Twycross Zoo, there's plenty to do in Leicester and Leicestershire this half term

Loughborough in the spotlight as film hits the big screen

14 April 2010

CEMETERY JUNCTION, the first feature film from award-winning writing/directing/acting duo Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, shines a spotlight two Loughborough attractions.

Put some spring into your step with a walk in Leicestershire

15 March 2010

With over 3,000 kilometres, or 1,864 miles, of official footpaths on its doorstep, Leicestershire is just perfect for walkers.

Unique Mother's Day experiences in Leicestershire

3 March 2010