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Bath Soft Cheese Company Crowned Supreme Champion at Artisan Cheese Awards 2019
7 May 2019
Triumphs over 400 cheeses following judging in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire
Leicestershire celebrates English Tourism Week
29 March 2019
Tourism events to be held in Charnwood and North West Leicestershire from 30 March to 7 April 2019
Celebrating Great Days Out in and around Leicestershire in 2019
25 March 2019
New guide launched to provide visitors with information on events and festivals, visitor attractions, and places to eat and drink
New UK short break for couples to enjoy spa town of Harrogate
25 March 2019
Experiences include afternoon tea, gin experiences, palace gardens, historic museums, sightseeing buses and cruises
Unique sculpture trail to reinterpret famous Battle of Bosworth story
18 March 2019
Will include six specially-commissioned artworks around Leicestershire area to portray key points in the battle
Twycross Zoo welcomes critically endangered black rhinos this Easter
5 March 2019
Award-winning conservation charity, Twycross Zoo, is expecting a rather large delivery - one that weighs almost a tonne and is critically endangered.
Imago Venues scoops three awards at M&IT Awards
4 March 2019
Imago Venues at Loughborough University is celebrating after picking up three accolades – including two gold awards - in the M&IT Awards 2019
Look forward to February half-term by planning a visit to CONKERS
8 February 2019
Fun indoor and outdoor activities for families from 16-24 February 2019
Fans of CONKERS wanted for Junior Reporter role
4 January 2019
Award-winning visitor attraction is looking for an enthusiastic young reporter to review events and activities throughout 2019
New range of short break packages on offer for families and couples in 2019
22 December 2018
Popular Stay Play Explore breaks expand to Leicestershire, Stratford/Warwickshire and Yorkshire