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For the latest news, events and developments from the Leicester and Leicestershire tourism industry, please click on the links below. If you represent a Leicester and Leicestershire tourism business and wish to see your story posted here, please email simon.gribbon@l-p-l.com with the details and an appropriate image, if available. Also email this address if you want to sign up to receive regular updates on these news stories.
Campaign to showcase local attractions for English Tourism Week
22 February 2012
Local residents will soon discover the absolute wealth of brilliant attractions on their doorstep as part of a campaign during English Tourism Week (10-18 March)
VisitEngland eNews February 2012 Edition 2
21 February 2012
Continued focus on customer service sees imago expand its sales team
17 February 2012
imago, the hospitality and conferencing brand of Loughborough University, has expanded its sales team to continue providing the best possible customer service
Leicester Conferences nominated for two national industry awards
16 February 2012
Leicester Conferences are finalists for a fourth consecutive year at the 2012 M&IT Industry Awards
VisitBritain News 15 February 2012
15 February 2012
In this edition we take a look at the provisional IPS figures for 2011, which show a record year for holiday visits - watch David Edwards' short video update. Two new European Market and Trade Profiles for Austria and Belgium are now available. And in case you missed the announcement last week be sure to check out the adverts being rolled out in 14 major cities as part of the GREAT image campaign
Calling all mustard-makers
14 February 2012
The Great British Mustard Bash is calling all mustard fanatics to sterilise their jars, soak their mustard seeds and start making mustard ? for a competition which will be part of a new East Midlands food festival this spring
Plant a Tree popular from Singapore to San Francisco
14 February 2012
In the last 48 hours people from Singapore to San Francisco have bought into the National Forest Plant a Tree scheme, to help create England's National Forest
VisitBritain Special Bulletin 10 February
10 February 2012
VisitEngland eNews February 2012
10 February 2012
Leicester to host national tourism awards in 2012
8 February 2012
VisitEngland selects Athena as venue for Awards for Excellence ceremony on 22 May 2012
Winners of Leicester and Leicestershire Tourism Excellence Awards announced
8 February 2012
Local winners included Hotel Maiyango, Horseshoe Cottage Farm, Dandelion Hideaway, Bosworth Battlefield, Twycross Zoo, Arts Fresco and Curve
GCR revitalises Loughborough Station Canopy - appeal seeking to raise £100k
6 February 2012
Project two thirds complete by spring 2012
Burleigh Court celebrates turning 21
2 February 2012
Burleigh Court has provided meeting and event facilities for thousands of companies, luxurious accommodation for over a million guests and catering for everyone from Olympic athletes to wedding parties and this year celebrates 21 years as one of region's favourite four star destinations
Lionheart Project announces UK tour dates
2 February 2012
Three giant crocheted lions travel the country on the lead up to London 2012 Olympic Games
New £8m hotel opens in Leicester
2 February 2012
A brand new 115-bedroom Ramada Encore hotel has opened its doors in Leicester this week following an £8m investment
Operators aim to make England's airports the 'most welcoming in the world'
2 February 2012
VisitEngland gathers representatives from key airports at Gatwick to share best practice
VisitBritain eNews 1 February 2012
1 February 2012
MPs encourage friends and relatives to visit Britain in 2012
Learn about latest developments in tourism at free workshops
26 January 2012
Local businesses can learn more about accessibility, customer service training, quality and grading, and national 20.12% promotional campaign
Loughborough hotel freshens up before Olympic arrival
24 January 2012
A team at Burleigh Court, the four star hotel from Loughborough University hospitality brand imago, is preparing for the arrival of two Olympic teams by giving its lounge a brand new look
VisitEngland eNews January 2012 Edition 2
24 January 2012
VisitEngland statement re DCMS report
24 January 2012
VisitEngland?s Chief Executive James Berresford comments in response to the publication of a new report on deregulating the tourism industry
2,000 year old Leicestershire treasure comes home
23 January 2012
A magnificent Roman helmet which lay buried in a Leicestershire field for 2,000 years then underwent nine years of restoration at the British Museum, is finally coming home for permanent display
Leicestershire Rural Conference - Foundations for the Future
20 January 2012
1 March 2012 at Scalford Hall, Melton Mowbray, LE14 4UB
Corporate Social Responsibility in the Meetings and Hospitality Industry
19 January 2012
Meeting Professionals International (MPI) is in the process of undertaking the largest ever study of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in our sector
Warm September helps boost domestic tourism
19 January 2012
VisitEngland reports overnight trips in England up by a fifth during September compared to 2010
VisitBritain News 18 January 2012
18 January 2012
VisitEngland eNews January 2012
18 January 2012
Ellis's tea room officially re-opens in January
12 January 2012
Successful GCR family facility extended to cope with demand - £35,000 project supported by Leicestershire Council Grant
New guides encourage visitors to 'seize the day'
11 January 2012
The new 2012 National Forest & Beyond Visitor Guides urge visitors to stop putting off the things they have always wanted to do and tick off a few from their wish list in The National Forest
New hotel to host National Forest tourism event
10 January 2012
Tourism businesses from across the area will get together at the new Radisson Blu Hotel, East Midlands Airport, on Tuesday 10 January 2012 to hear the latest news including plans to drive more visitors to the destination and to England during 2012
Dave's Leicester Comedy Festival announces stellar line-up
6 January 2012
The longest running comedy festival in the UK turns 19 in 2012, and thanks to the first flush of its exciting new partnership with top comedy channel Dave, it's looking more radiant than ever
VisitEngland Marketing News: 2012 Campaigns
6 January 2012
VisitBritain Special Bulletin 5 January 2012
5 January 2012
Share your GREAT Britain - new industry toolkit to invite customers, friends and relatives to Britain
VisitBritain eNews 4 January 2012
4 January 2012
National Forest Wood Fair to be two-day event in 2012
3 January 2012
The National Forest Wood Fair is to be a two-day event this year for the first time in its eight year history
Radisson hosts a wonderful winter wedding
23 December 2011
The first ever wedding at the new luxury Radisson Blu hotel at East Midlands Airport was a wonderful winter spectacle complete with reindeers, opera singers and even a surprise early visit from Santa
VisitEngland announces latest domestic tourism figures
21 December 2011
VisitEngland, the national tourist board, has announced domestic tourism figures for January to August this year
Dates announced for National Forest familiarisation trip
20 December 2011
Group Travel Organisers welcomed to National Forest and Leicestershire for exclusive visit from 30 March to 1 April 2012
New hotel to host National Forest tourism event
19 December 2011
Tourism businesses from across the area will get together at the new Radisson Blu Hotel, East Midlands Airport, on Tuesday 10 January 2012 to hear the latest news including plans to drive more visitors to the destination and to England during 2012
Promoting Leicester to over 112 million rail users by 2014
19 December 2011
New display signs at Leicester station will provide unique opportunity to promote the city's cultural, tourism and educational offer
St Martins House Conference Centre offers more than just a meeting
15 December 2011
St Martins House was created from the heritage of Leicester Grammar School early in 2011 to offer businesses something new
VisitEngland eNews December 2011
15 December 2011
UK launches National Space Academy
13 December 2011
Space is about to touch down in even more classrooms and colleges across the UK, with the launch of the National Space Academy
Leicestershire welcomes leading UK coach tour operators on exclusive famliarisation trip
8 December 2011
'Tastes of Leicestershire' weekend visit showcased some of Leicester and Leicestershire's many highlights for group travel organisations
Picasso Ceramics catalogue now available
8 December 2011
A new catalogue Picasso Ceramics: The Attenborough Collection is now available from New Walk Museum's gift shop
Latest phase of smartphone app for visitors to Leicestershire available to download
7 December 2011
Focuses on arts and culture, food and drink in Leicester and Leicestershire
Stapleford Park launches Slumber Spa Experience
7 December 2011
If you have ever wanted to spend quality time, relaxing and being pampered in a luxurious country house setting, the Stapleford Park, near Melton Mowbray, has the ideal spa break for you
VisitBritain News 7 December 2011
7 December 2011
VisitEngland eNews 30 November 2011
30 November 2011
Hotel puts down roots for success at official opening
28 November 2011
A native Silver Birch from the National Forest has been planted to mark the official opening of the greenest hotel in the East Midlands and for the future enjoyment of visitors from all over the world
imago to welcome prestigious university conference in 2012
28 November 2011
imago, the hospitality and conference brand of Loughborough University, has kicked off preparations for a high profile and successful 2012 after being named the event manager and hospitality provider of the prestigious AUDE Conference
Online vote gives boost for Mountsorrel Railway
28 November 2011
The Mountsorrel Railway Project is to receive a valuable cash boost after being successful in an online election arranged by NatWest Bank's Community Force
The twelve days of Christmas 'and a National Forest gift of Plant a Tree!'
28 November 2011
'On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me'? Give a Plant a Tree package as a gift this Christmas, and you are giving a whole experience
History is made as first steam train runs on GCR's restored Mountsorrel branch line
24 November 2011
On November 17th the first steam loco ran on the GCR branch of the Mountsorrel Railway in over 50 years
Fresh ideas for educational visits for the New Year in The National Forest
23 November 2011
In addition to its successful environmental education and ranger programme, CONKERS, at the heart of The National Forest, will be offering a range of new and exciting education activities during 2012 focused on outdoor pursuits and adventure
VisitBritain News 23 November 2011
23 November 2011
Find a perfect Christmas present in The National Forest
22 November 2011
For those scratching their heads about what to get friends and family who seem to have everything, The National Forest may hold the perfect solution for Christmas gifts
Cookery demonstration diners ask for 'more'
21 November 2011
This year's Cookery Demonstrations at Launde Abbey were such a success that the number of events is being increased in 2012 to cater for the demand
Brian Blessed and Darth Vader Invade Leicester
18 November 2011
"Gordons Alive!"? and well, living at the National Space Centre according to one of the special guests for the amazing Movie Mania event, Brian Blessed
VisitEngland eNews November 2011
18 November 2011
Annual Tourism Forum open to Leicester & Leicestershire businesses
17 November 2011
Updates on national and local tourism opportunities including new VisitEngland 20.12% campaign
Culture Secretary's Olympic tour heads to the East Midlands
16 November 2011
Businesses urged to make the most of 2012
Edward Sellman wins The Attenborough Prize 2011
15 November 2011
Edward Sellman has won The Attenborough Prize 2011 for his oil painting 'Ascension' at New Walk Museum & Art Gallery, Leicester
Fresh ideas for group visits in The National Forest
15 November 2011
Groups looking for fresh ideas for in the New Year can discover a wealth of new attractions and activities in The National Forest
New Launde Abbey programme for 2012 is announced
15 November 2011
After months of preparation and planning the new Programme for Launde Abbey's retreats, Quiet Days, Holidays and Special Events is now ready
Ellis Tea Room gets larger
14 November 2011
Successful GCR family facility extended to cope with demand
Planning an event made easier in The National Forest & Beyond
9 November 2011
Planning an event in The National Forest has just got easier for event organisers thanks to a new guide from the National Forest Company
VisitBritain News 9 November 2011
9 November 2011
Welcome to the latest edition of VisitBritain eNews
Audio tour takes Jewry Wall visitors back to Roman times
8 November 2011
Visitors to Leicester's Jewry Wall Roman bath site will be able to enjoy a new audio tour guiding them through the site's history
Olympic torch route in Leicester & Leicestershire
7 November 2011
Organisers of London 2012 have announced the places the Olympic torch will pass through en route to the opening of the Games next year
Sir David Attenborough joins museum's podcast line-up
4 November 2011
A short interview with broadcaster Sir David Attenborough recorded during his recent visit to New Walk Museum & Art Gallery is now available to view on Leicester Museums YouTube channel
imago celebrates top customer service scores
3 November 2011
imago, the hospitality and conferencing brand of Loughborough University, is celebrating reaching 80 per cent positive feedback on TripAdvisor for its four star hotel and conference centre Burleigh Court and a BDRC VenueVerdict Gold standard accreditation at its exhibition and meetings venue, Holywell Park
VisitEngland eNews 2 November 2011
2 November 2011
New tour guides for Leicestershire wanted
1 November 2011
Scheme launched to train tourist guides for Leicester and Leicestershire
£22 million luxury hotel welcomes its first guests
28 October 2011
The first guests at the new £22m luxury Radisson Blu hotel opened at East Midlands Airport this week were presented with a bottle of champagne by the hotel's General Manager Daniel Keane
Bruntingthorpe restaurant gets special award in Michelin guide
27 October 2011
The Joiners Arms at Bruntingthorpe has been included in this year's Michelin Red Guide for the 8th year in succession with the added bonus of receiving the prestigious Bib Gourmand for the first time
VisitBritain News 27 October 2011
27 October 2011
This week we are delighted to launch our new Hosted Buyers Marketplace, a joint initiative with UKinbound and ETOA, to meet with 150 overseas buyers in the UK in March. The latest results from the August 2011 IPS survey are now available, marking another record month for inbound visitor spend
Astronaut to launch new Leicestershire education initiative
26 October 2011
Former NASA astronaut and current Deputy Director of Science and Exploration at the Goddard Space Flight Centre, Dr Piers Sellers, will be visiting the National Space Centre on 8th November to launch the new post-16 Space Engineering course at Loughborough College
Awards applicants have a month to go
25 October 2011
There's just a month to go until the entry deadline for the Leicestershire Business Awards 2012 so companies are being urged to get their applications in
Hicks Lodge National Forest Cycle Centre shortlisted for awards
25 October 2011
Hicks Lodge Cycle Centre in The National Forest has been shortlisted for two prestigious construction industry awards
Recent awards prove that Ragdale Hall is clearly fit for purpose
24 October 2011
Ragdale Hall has scooped another award for its burgeoning trophy cabinet, this time for its renowned fitness offer
£22m luxury hotel opens ahead of schedule at East Midlands Airport
21 October 2011
A new £22m luxury hotel at East Midlands Airport is welcoming its first guests a full week ahead of schedule
Green B&B wins award
21 October 2011
A bed and breakfast has won a national award for its green credentials
VisitEngland eNews October 2011
21 October 2011
Latest e-newsletter from England's official tourism body
A welcome return to Leicester for the one and only Togmeister: Sir Terry Wogan
20 October 2011
Sir Terry Wogan pays a visit to the 2011 TOGs convention at the University of Leicester
Meet, eat and keep healthy with Leicester Conferences
20 October 2011
University of Leicester commences work on a new sports complex at the Oadby Student Village
University of Leicester to commence work on £14 million conference venue
20 October 2011
The University of Leicester to transform a Grade II listed building into a leading residential conference venue
Leicestershire to welcome coach tour operators on exclusive familiarisation trip
19 October 2011
'Tastes of Leicestershire' visit to showcase highlights of the destination's food and drink offering from 2-4 December 2011
Santa! A hot ticket at the Great Central Railway
19 October 2011
Despite the economic mood of the country it seems visitors to the Great Central Railway in Leicestershire are still in a mood to celebrate
East Midlands Airport welcomes new virtual assistant
18 October 2011
A new virtual assistant has been introduced at East Midlands Airport, as part of the security preparation process for passengers; following the completion of a £200,000 refurbishment of the security area
Telegraph Family Friendly Museum Award launched
17 October 2011
What's the most family friendly museum in Britain? Kids in Museums has teamed up with the Telegraph newspaper for the Family Friendly Museum Award to search out the most family friendly museum in Britain
VisitBritain News 12 October 2011
12 October 2011
Welcome to the latest edition of VisitBritain eNews
Dave's Leicester Comedy Festival
11 October 2011
Leicester Comedy Festival, UK's longest running comedy festival, and home of original comedy events, announces a new deal with Dave, the award-winning home of witty banter
Awards for tourism excellence in Leicester and Leicestershire
10 October 2011
Calling on local tourism businesses to enter new awards
Olympic athlete helps cut the cake at imago celebration
10 October 2011
Local businesses and customers of The Link Hotel in Loughborough, owned by hospitality and conference brand imago, have celebrated its first birthday with Olympic hurdler William Sharman
'Service please': new head chef cooks up success at the new Radisson Blu
10 October 2011
The new luxury Radisson Blu hotel opening shortly at East Midlands Airport has brought in a top chef with plenty of his own air miles under his belt
Well done, Charles
6 October 2011
Congratulations to Charles Rycko, Reception Manager at the Belmont, who has successfully completed his NVQ Level 3 in hospitality supervision & leadership
Calling Leicestershire's best businesses
5 October 2011
The annual search for the most dynamic and innovative Leicestershire business has begun in earnest
New Mercure Leicester City Hotel
5 October 2011
The Grand Old Lady says 'Bienvenu' as the French arrive in Leicester
The Radisson Blu gets off to a flying start
5 October 2011
The newly built Radisson Blu unveiled its cutting edge business facilities and luxury finish to an invited audience of businesses based at East Midlands Airport this morning (5 Oct) two weeks prior to its official opening on 24 October 2011
£8m investment at new city centre hotel
4 October 2011
Fit out work at a brand new 115 bedroom Ramada Encore hotel in Leicester city centre is being completed this month ahead of its opening on 1 November
Hinckley Motorshow fills the town
3 October 2011
More than 200 Classic vehicle enthusiasts from all over the midlands filled Hinckley Town Centre on Sunday to show off their beautiful and carefully restored machines
Kids make light work of turning 120 tonne steam loco
3 October 2011
High fliers at St. Bartholomew's primary school in Quorn are swapping timetables for turntables this Friday as they demonstrate just how easy it is to turn a full size loco on GCR's new turntable attraction
Local Lutterworth hotel achieves PLUS status
3 October 2011
The Mayor of Lutterworth today formally announced that THE BEST WESTERN Ullesthorpe Court Hotel & Golf Club has been awarded the highly acclaimed 'PLUS' status from the Best Western group following its nationwide launch
Oxjam Leicester Music Festival - there's an app for that
30 September 2011
Oxjam Leicester has become the first ever Takeover Team to launch its very own smartphone app
New Leicester history & heritage visitor app launched
29 September 2011
Highlighting trails and venues across the city for visitors with smartphones
VisitBritain News 28 September 2011
28 September 2011
Welcome to the latest edition of VisitBritain News, our fortnightly e-newsletter
Radisson Blu roars to £1m pre-sales with four weeks to opening
26 September 2011
What was your favourite school trip?
23 September 2011
Ask anyone what they remember about their school days and many people will talk about the time they went on a school trip. Be it a trip to the seaside, museum or even a local field trip, everyone has a favourite!
VisitBritain Special Bulletin 22 September 2011
22 September 2011
Prime Minister launches drive to maximise the economic potential of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Radisson Blu sets new green standards
21 September 2011
The new £22m, 218 room Radisson Blu Hotel East Midlands Airport is setting environmental standards for new hotel builds across Europe
Leicester Tourist Information Centre achieves Green Tourism Silver status
20 September 2011
Status awarded following latest assessment in national Green Tourism Business Scheme
Flagship woodland to take root in Leicestershire
14 September 2011
Plans to create a huge 460-acre flagship woodland in Leicestershire have been welcomed by County Council Leader David Parsons
The National Forest chosen for the Queen's Jubilee flagship wood
14 September 2011
The National Forest Company is delighted that The National Forest has been chosen as the site of a vast 460-acre publicly-accessible woodland as a national symbol to celebrate The Queen?s Diamond Jubilee
VisitBritain News 14 September 2011
14 September 2011
Leicester New Walk Museum sees record visitors
12 September 2011
A Leicester museum has seen a record number of visitors through its doors after a new gallery opened, the city council has said (according to BBC News)
Radisson Blu open for business at East Midlands Airport
12 September 2011
Radisson Blu has begun taking bookings for guests, diners, conferences, weddings and other celebrations at its new East Midlands Airport hotel, which it claims will be the most luxurious hotel of its type in the region when it opens in late October
VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2012
9 September 2011
New 'VisitEngland Awards for Excellence' website goes live
A full larder for forest foragers in The National Forest
8 September 2011
Visitors to woodlands during the autumn will discover trees laden with edible delights
25 years of nobody hearing you scream...
6 September 2011
Just over a quarter of a century ago, one of the biggest sci-fi franchises had its second and possibly finest instalments. Next month the National Space Centre will be celebrating this milestone
National Forest contributes to EU study on the health of our natural environment
6 September 2011
The National Forest is taking part in a major EU study into how we look after the natural systems that are crucial for human wellbeing
VisitBritain eNews 31 August 2011
31 August 2011
imago lends support to funding-hit Olympic team
30 August 2011
Leicestershire-based conferencing and hospitality brand imago, is backing the Olympic GB Women?s Volleyball Team by helping with its vital fundraising events
University of Leicester Library wins bid to host a prestigious international conference
30 August 2011
The University's Library Services gets ready to host ETD 2014 - the 17th International Symposium on Electronic Theses and Dissertations
The Dinosaur Gallery Star Objects in Film
26 August 2011
New Walk Museum & Art Gallery in Leicester are delighted to announce the release of a series of video podcasts which profiles each of the new dinosaur galleries star objects
9.4 million Brits to take a break in Britain over the August Bank Holiday
25 August 2011
9.4 million Brits (19%) will make the most of the Bank Holiday by taking a trip in Britain, and 8.4 million (17%) Brits will take that trip in England according to VisitEngland's Bank Holiday Trip Tracker survey released today
VisitEngland eNews August 2011
25 August 2011
A colourful early autumn in The National Forest
24 August 2011
Nature's autumn finale is coming early according to woodland experts in The National Forest
Animal lovers can say 'I do' at Twycross Zoo
24 August 2011
Animal magnetism of a different kind is coming to Twycross Zoo, as this popular tourist attraction has become a licensed wedding venue - the first zoo to do so in the Midlands
Bosworth battler ID'd by ancient will
18 August 2011
An ordinary soldier involved in one of the defining battles of English history has been identified for the first time, thanks to the discovery of a will which is 526 years old this week
Visitor Attractions in England Boosted by 3% Increase in 2010
17 August 2011
Free attractions driving the increase with figures up by 6%
Great Central Railway takes first Santa Special bookings
16 August 2011
Christmas is coming and there's not a moment to lose! That's the message from families visiting the Great Central Railway who have already booked their seats on the line's annual Santa Special trains
Inspire Leicestershire newsletter - August 2011
15 August 2011
Latest news about the 2012 Games legacy in Leicester and Leicestershire
VisitEngland Quality Update July 2011
12 August 2011
Important update on the plans of the national tourism board for quality assessment schemes
Canopy contractors back on site
10 August 2011
Half a million pound project to restore Loughborough Central canopy continues
Leicester Shire Promotions' successes drive growth of local tourism industry
10 August 2011
Highlights of annual figures include: Major growth in accommodation bookings generates £1.38 million; Visitor economy worth over £1.3 billion to city and county; Bringing over £4.5 million of conference business over next three years
British theme park brings the coast to the Midlands for FREE
9 August 2011
Theme park owners have invested over £1 million in a unique Water Park. The water world is part of the new Wet and Wild land at Twinlakes Family Theme Park, Melton Mowbray
VisitBritain News 3 August 2011
3 August 2011
Welcome to VisitBritain news, our fortnightly e-newsletter, providing you with our latest international market intelligence, partnership marketing opportunities, tourism events and news
New train has arrived at Conkers
2 August 2011
Our new train has arrived at Conkers, to the delight of our young guests
Food fresh from The National Forest
1 August 2011
The summer issue of the National Forest Food Guide is hot off the press crammed full of scrumptious goodies and new places to try
imago welcomes 4,000 athletes to UK Corporate Games
1 August 2011
The team at Leicestershire hotel, meetings and conference brand imago are completing their warming down exercises and taking a well deserved break after catering for thousands of athletes during this year?s UK Corporate Games
Loughborough hotel celebrates three star status
26 July 2011
The Link in Loughborough is celebrating after achieving three star status, demonstrating how far the hotel has come since being acquired by imago in 2010
Country parks scoop Green Flag award
24 July 2011
Popular Leicestershire beauty spots have been officially named as being some of the best in the country
Inspire grants available now
24 July 2011
Grants are still available through the Inspire Leicestershire Programme to assist Leicestershire?s rural businesses
Follow the herds to the Cattle Market for the East Midlands Food & Drink Festival
21 July 2011
The East Midlands Food and Drink Festival is returning to its Melton Mowbray roots this year, attracting thousands of visitors to the town as well as boosting footfall in the town centre
Festival contributes £2 million to local economy
20 July 2011
Research into the impact of the annual Leicester Comedy Festival shows that the event contributes over £2 million to the local economy
Carbon and congestion-busting park and ride opens it doors
19 July 2011
A carbon-cutting, congestion-busting park and ride offering convenient travel hits the road next week
Great Central Railway opens brand new cafe at Quorn and Woodhouse
18 July 2011
£145,000 private investment creates new jobs and provides brand new family facilities
Anniversary marked by spectacular Battle re-enactment
15 July 2011
Leicestershire's Bosworth Battlefield will bring the drama and excitement of a medieval battle to life in a spectacular re-enactment to mark the 526th anniversary of the Battle of Bosworth on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st August 2011
Breaking a world record? It's as easy as falling off a log!
14 July 2011
'Dangerous' Dave will attempt to set a new world record by spending over 24 hours on a Log Flume! To break the current world record Dangerous Dave will be subject to a 30ft plummet over a thousand times
CHEP supports The National Forest to create new landscape
14 July 2011
The National Forest Company has signed an innovative sponsorship deal with CHEP, the global leader in pallet and container pooling services
Great Central Railway to star in this week's Top Gear
13 July 2011
The BBC filmed an episode of Top Gear at Great Central Railway recently - the screening of which will be aired on Sunday 17 July 2011
imago scores touchdown with British American Football Association
12 July 2011
Holywell Park, imago's award winning conference venue, has tackled crowds of American Football players and coaches as the host of the British American Football Coaches Association?s annual conference
100th visit for Slimtone group
11 July 2011
Marie Griffiths and her Slimtone group have just celebrated their 100th visit at Leicestershire's Champney?s Springs Health Resort
Buy something beautiful at the National Forest Wood Fair
11 July 2011
In this age of flat-pack furniture and throwaway stuff, do you ever hanker after hand-crafted items that will delight you for a very long time? At the National Forest Wood Fair on 29 August, Bank Holiday Monday, you will be spoilt for choice if you are in the market for beautiful things made from wood
imago's Holywell Park achieves Gold Standard
11 July 2011
Holywell Park, the meetings and conference venue of Loughborough based imago, has been awarded the VenueVerdict Gold Standard Accreditation
VisitEngland unveils QR pilot scheme to modernise visitor information in Leicester
11 July 2011
VisitEngland has unveiled an ambitious new initiative using 2D bar code technology in the form of QR codes to modernise visitor information
England Rugby Football League players become imago residents
6 July 2011
A 22 strong squad of the UK's toughest Rugby League players have made imago's Burleigh Court hotel its home after naming Loughborough University as the team's official preparation camp
VisitBritain eNews 6 July 2011
6 July 2011
Welcome to VisitBritain news, our fortnightly e-newsletter, providing you with our latest international market intelligence, partnership marketing opportunities, tourism events and news
Bee a-mazed - what's all the fuss about at Wistow Maze?
4 July 2011
Leicestershire's famous Wistow Maze opens on Saturday 16th July
Stapleford Park voted Top 50 wedding location in UK
4 July 2011
Stapleford Park was recently voted one of the Top 50 wedding locations in the UK by a panel of five independent judges in an article recently published in The Independent, and one of only two from Rutland and Leicestershire
Stapleford Park wins Gourmet Britain award
30 June 2011
Stapleford Park, near Melton Mowbray in Leicestershire, has been declared best hotel in the nationwide Gourmet Britain 2011 awards this week
Launde Abbey achieves Four Star rating from Quality in Tourism
29 June 2011
Staff at Launde Abbey were celebrating this week as the Retreat House and Conference Centre was awarded a Four Star award from tourism standards organisation, Quality in Tourism
New Battle of Bosworth Trail is now open
28 June 2011
Bosworth Battlefield is home to a new trail which invites you to discover the Battle of Bosworth whilst enjoying breath-taking views
Peter Montague takes over the reins as Regional Director of Barceló UK hotels
28 June 2011
Barceló Hotels and Resorts has promoted Peter Montague to Regional Director for the UK and Wayne Topley to Executive General Manager
Inspire grants still available
24 June 2011
Through the Inspire Leicestershire Programme there are a number of grants available to assist Leicestershire's rural businesses
SOCK Gallery exhibition in Loughborough
24 June 2011
SOCK gallery opened on the ground floor of Loughborough Town Hall
VisitEngland eNews June 2011
24 June 2011
3M assists Great Central Railway in brand new turntable project
23 June 2011
Volunteers from 3M at Loughborough are assisting Great Central Railway to install a major new infrastructure project at their Quorn & Woodhouse station
Botanic Garden to celebrate 100,000th school visitor
23 June 2011
University of Leicester education programme marks milestone
VisitBritain News 22 June 2011
22 June 2011
Welcome to VisitBritain news, our fortnightly e-newsletter, providing you with our latest international market intelligence, partnership marketing opportunities, tourism events and news
A bumper load of summer fun in The National Forest
21 June 2011
Families searching for new ideas on where to take the children during the long summer break should head to The National Forest at the heart of the midlands
Stallholders sought for fun days at Launde Abbey
21 June 2011
The Launde Abbey Fun Weekend over the August Bank Holiday weekend (August 28th and 29th 2011) looks set to be another roaring success and the organisers of the event are now looking for applications from churches, charity organisations and businesses interested in taking a stall during the weekend's events
Global TV campaign starts four-year marketing programme roll out
20 June 2011
VisitBritain Special Bulletin 20 June 2011
imago gets in shape for Corporate Games
16 June 2011
imago, the Leicestershire meetings and conference venue, is tightening its laces and pulling on a sweat band in preparation for the 2011 UK Corporate Games
Take a trip down memory lane... at the East Midlands Food and Drink Festival
16 June 2011
Saturday 1st October and Sunday 2nd October 2011
British Pie Award winner announced
9 June 2011
A Chicken, Ham and Leek pie produced by Morecambe Football Club has been announced the Supreme Champion at the British Pie Awards hosted in Melton Mowbray
Colwick cheese at Artisan Cheese Fair
8 June 2011
An ancient cheese is to be revived at the first cheese festival to be held in the East Midlands
Cabinet considers Charnwood Regional Park plans
7 June 2011
A scheme to help manage and promote the unique natural and heritage features of the Charnwood Forest is moving a step closer
500 schoolchildren are evacuated from Loughborough
3 June 2011
Operation Pied Piper recreated as a dramatic curtain raiser to Great Central Railway's biggest ever Wartime Weekend event from 10-12 June 2011
Tourism Society Annual Conference
3 June 2011
Sign up for the Tourism Society's annual conference on Tuesday July 5th, taking place at Beaulieu in Hampshire. This year's theme is Innovation and Reinvention in Tourism
Visitors flock to newly-opened gallery at Twycross Zoo
3 June 2011
Over 1,000 visitors came through the doors of the new art gallery at Twycross Zoo which opened this weekend to see the huge selection of paintings, limited edition prints, sculpture, photography, ceramics and glass
Pedal power - new attraction opens in National Forest
2 June 2011
The new £1.5 million Hicks Lodge National Forest Cycle Centre, near Ashby de la Zouch in Leicestershire, opened today, as keen local cyclists burst through the ribbon and set off on the inaugural trail ride
The battle begins for Lottery Awards
31 May 2011
Bosworth Battlefield has successfully secured a place in the semi finals of The National Lottery Awards
Japanese importers to visit annual Artisan Cheese Fair in Melton Mowbray
26 May 2011
Delegates from Japanese Imported Cheese Promotion Association to join UK's finest artisan cheese makers in Leicestershire from 11-12 June 2011
National Forest Cycle Centre opens 1 June
25 May 2011
Hicks Lodge, a new cycle centre designed by Pick Everard in the heart of The National Forest opens for business on Wednesday 1 June at 11 am
VisitBritain eNews 25 May 2011
25 May 2011
Welcome to VisitBritain news, our fortnightly e-newsletter, providing you with our latest international market intelligence, partnership marketing opportunities, tourism events and news
Local youngsters to open new National Forest Cycle Centre
23 May 2011
A bunch of keen local cyclists will burst through the ribbon at 10.45 am on Wednesday 1 June, to officially open the new Hicks Lodge, National Forest Cycle Centre, just outside Ashby de la Zouch
First train to run along Great Central Railway's branch line since 1959
20 May 2011
History was made on Monday as the first train ran along the branch line since the track lifting train in 1959
University Of Leicester announces plans for £14 million residential conference facility
18 May 2011
Proposal would 'breathe new life' into redundant site
Is your family up to the challenge?
16 May 2011
Come and celebrate National Family Week this May half term at Leicestershire's flagship tourist attractions and see if your family is up to the challenge
UK astronaut celebration for half term
16 May 2011
Helen Sharman was the first and only Briton to fly in space as a UK citizen
VisitEngland eNews May 2011
12 May 2011
VisitBritain News 11 May 2011
11 May 2011
Welcome to VisitBritain news, our fortnightly e-newsletter, providing you with our latest international market intelligence, partnership marketing opportunities, tourism events and news
Inspire LeicesterShire newsletter - May 2011
10 May 2011
Welcome to the May 2011 edition of the Inspire LeicesterShire newsletter, keeping you up to date with what is happening in Leicester and Leicestershire to maximise the benefits of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and detailing how you can get involved
Opening date announced for Hicks Lodge, the new National Forest Cycle Centre
10 May 2011
Pump up those tyres and saddle up! The new National Forest Cycle Centre at Hicks Lodge, near Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire, will be open for business on Wednesday 1 June
Black 5 45491 arrives at GCR
5 May 2011
The Great Central Railway has welcomed two new arrivals in the last week
Local Pork Pie baker launches family tree challenge to celebrate 160th anniversary
5 May 2011
Melton Mowbray Pork Pie baker Dickinson & Morris is launching a family tree challenge to commemorate its 160th Anniversary
7th vintage loco confirmed for GCR's spectacular Golden Oldies Gala
4 May 2011
Great Central Railway's line up is completed by the first ever visit of a 'Terrier' from 27-30 May 2011
All aboard for Transport Festival
4 May 2011
Snibston's Transport Festival is just the ticket for a great day out and this year promises to be even bigger and better than ever
Visitors to Leicester advised to anticipate localised congestion on Saturday 7 May
3 May 2011
Visitors to Leicester city centre are being advised to anticipate congestion and heavier than usual demand for parking spaces on Saturday, May 7. Unusually both Leicester City FC and Leicester Tigers RFC will be holding home matches on the same day. Around 48,000 people are expected at the two events
Brits set to enjoy the double Bank Holiday with 10.3 million taking a UK break
27 April 2011
10.3 million Brits (21 per cent of the population) plan to make the most of the double bank holiday this year by taking at least one overnight stay in the UK, with 8.6 million people (17%) planning to take that trip in England according to VisitEngland's Easter Holiday Trip Tracker
Lovely Lovatt House now open for bookings
27 April 2011
Looking for somewhere out of the ordinary to hold your board meeting, training or AGM? Look no further than the lovingly rejuvenated, Victorian Lovatt House at Great Central Railway
VisitBritain eNews 27 April 2011
27 April 2011
Welcome to VisitBritain news, our fortnightly e-newsletter, providing you with our latest international market intelligence, partnership marketing opportunities, tourism events and news
Hear the world's oldest tweets with the dawn chorus in The National Forest
26 April 2011
With the weather getting warmer, now is the best time to hear the spectacularly loud dawn chorus in The National Forest
Green Tourism Business Scheme - Green Tourism Week special offer
19 April 2011
Looking to cut costs but do not want to give up on quality? Want to know what you already do to manage your business sustainably? 'Green' or not sure where to start? Want bespoke advice on how to realise your business green marketing potential?
East Midlands' tourism businesses celebrate national awards success
18 April 2011
Four tourism businesses are celebrating after winning gold awards at the 2011 Enjoy England Excellence Awards, which were held tonight in the Great Hall at the University of Birmingham, whilst a further four businesses received silver awards
Funding available to boost business skills
15 April 2011
Stephen Smith, CEO of EMB Ltd, the leading enterprise and economic development company that delivers a range of business improvement services, welcomed the announcement of a business boosting initiative by Skills Minister John Hayes
Battle of Bosworth Trail - new for 2011
14 April 2011
From this Easter, visitors to Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre in Leicestershire will have the opportunity to experience the new Battle of Bosworth Trail, the final element of developments funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund
Value of tourism industry in Leicester and Leicestershire increases to £1.321 billion
14 April 2011
Has risen by over 10 per cent in last five years
Treasure trails come to Leicestershire
13 April 2011
Leicestershire is soon to be flooded with explorers, treasure hunters and sleuths as an award-winning Cornish company expands into the area
VisitBritain eNews - 13 April 2011
13 April 2011
Welcome to VisitBritain news, our fortnightly e-newsletter, providing you with our latest international market intelligence, partnership marketing opportunities, tourism events and news
Great Central now a model railway
12 April 2011
Bachmann Models latest range includes a OO scale Rothley Station
Visit England eNews April 2011
11 April 2011
March has proved a milestone month for tourism in England and an extremely busy time for us here at VisitEngland
Network Rail donates redundant steel bridges to launch £15 million GCR reunification project
8 April 2011
Two 70ft steel bridges made redundant in the Great Western main line upgrade at Reading have been donated by Network Rail to help reunify the currently-separated Great Central Railways, in the East Midlands
New appointments to National Forest Company board
8 April 2011
A new Chair and Director have been appointed to the Board of the National Forest Company
Miss B's Tea Rooms is Leicestershire's only Tea Guild Member
5 April 2011
Tea Room in Melton Mowbray has been accepted as a member of the prestigious Tea Guild
Inspire Leicestershire Newsletter April 2011
4 April 2011
Welcome to the April 2011 edition of the Inspire LeicesterShire newsletter, keeping you up to date with what is happening in Leicester and Leicestershire to maximise the benefits of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and detailing how you can get involved
Leicestershire welcomes leading UK group travel specialists
4 April 2011
Leicester Shire Promotions showcases local visitor attractions to 31 industry representatives on weekend familiarisation visit
VisitBritain to host TripAdvisor content
4 April 2011
A new partnership agreement now allows VisitBritain.com users to benefit from user-generated content provided by TripAdvisor®, the world's largest travel website
Jewry Wall Museum closed due to essential maintenance work
31 March 2011
Leicester's Jewry Wall Museum will close for two days in April due to essential maintenance work on the buildings electrical supply
Spark Festival awarded Arts Council funding
31 March 2011
The Spark Children's Arts Festival has been informed that it has been awarded a further three years funding by Arts Council England, as a National Portfolio Organisation
Ultimate glamping experience down on the farm at Dandelion Hideaway
31 March 2011
Opening in April, The Dandelion Hideaway will offer the ultimate glamping experience
Forestry Minister to speak at National Forest Forum
29 March 2011
Jim Paice, MP, the Minister of State for Agriculture and Food, will address a meeting in The National Forest on Thursday 31 March, at Conkers Discovery Centre, Moira, Leicestershire
easyJet and VisitBritain invest £18 million to boost UK tourism
28 March 2011
easyJet, the UK's largest airline, has formed a partnership with VisitBritain, the UK's national tourism agency, to jointly market Britain as a tourist destination over the next four years
British Waterways receives top award from the Transport Trust
25 March 2011
Foxton Locks, one of Leicestershire's top tourist attractions, is celebrating being awarded a 'Red Wheel' plaque from the Transport Trust in recognition of the historical interest of this well-known waterway landmark
Energy project sparks savings
25 March 2011
The installation of nifty technology at a popular county attraction has resulted in cash and carbon being saved
From Loughborough, With Love
23 March 2011
Indulge in an orient express style evening with everyone's favourite 007... Lovers of the world's most famous secret agents can indulge their fantasies on 1st April and you would be a fool to miss it
Vote for your favourite visitor attraction
23 March 2011
Leicestershire's museums and visitor attractions are among some of the best in the country and people now have the chance to vote for their favourite! Voting is now open for this year?s prestigious Museum and Heritage Awards for Excellence 2011
What Better Gift For Your Mum, A Beautiful Tree And A Lovely Day Out
22 March 2011
You could buy her chocolates, and have to help her eat them. You could agonise over which perfume to choose. But buy her Plant a Tree in The National Forest and you will give her a special, long lasting gift that is both beautiful and good for the planet
Films continue to draw visitors to Britain
21 March 2011
40% of tourists say that they want to visit locations they see in films
Local Better Regulation Office Survey
21 March 2011
Delivering better regulation through effective business engagement: Leicester/Leicestershire
