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Sports in Leicester & Leicestershire
Leicestershire has an enviable sporting history, not only with the sporting stars of today but in developing sporting stars of the future at Loughborough University.
Blue Army
Leicester City Football Club is affectionately called the "Foxes". The loyal Blue Army supporters turn the city blue on match day have cheered them on to promotion to the Coca Cola Championship. Visit Walkers Stadium where you can have stadium tours, or even better visit on a match day and soak up the atmosphere!
Tigers in the city
Leicester is home to the Tigers rugby club, Guinness Premiership winners and Heineken Cup finalists 2009. With the faithful supporting their team every match day the city is awash with red and green. Visit Welford Road and experience the excitement of match day.
Willow and Wicket
Leicestershire County Cricket Club, the "Leicestershire Foxes" is in the second division of both the County Championship and the Pro40 one day league. The Twenty20 Cup has become the team's signature competition in recent seasons with two trophies in three years.
Snooker Loopy
Willie Thorne rose to success and opened up his snooker hall in the city centre. He has passed on the cue to Leicester's Mark Selby, the "Jester from Leicester", who is now ranked number seven in world.
Motorsport
Mallory Park is home to the British Superbikes where you can see James Ellison and Leon Camier battling it out for first place. Not only can you enjoy the roar of bike engines, but you can also take part in driving experiences and watch exciting performance car raleighs.
Donington Park Circuit is one of the UK's most popular racing circuits and is the venue for exciting prestigious events such as The British Touring Car Championship and The British Superbike Championship. Track experience days are also available.
Bruntingthorpe proving ground is a former Top Gear test track and is still used by Fifth Gear. The United States Air Force used Bruntingthorpe from 1957 until 1962 as a heavy bomber base before it became a car test track. Track days and special events now take place at the circuit.
Prestwold Hall is a purpose built venue specifically for driving experiences. As well as a 1.8 mile track with fast straights and high speed corners, it also has a 2 rally stages (tarmac and gravel) & a 4x4 off road track.
With so much sporting activity going on in Leicester and Leicestershire, it's no wonder there's plenty to keep you all active!
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