Events Around Leicester

Turn Nature Detective this Easter. Spring has sprung, so join us on a nature detective trail around the garden and woodland to discover what wildlife and flowers enjoy this time of year. Make sure you also make our nature inspired craft to take home with you. 2 per trail. Booking Essential. Phone: 01530 248040.

A demonstration of some of the fascinating elements of traditional chair making. Discover the skill of seat rushing and spoke shaving in a unique demonstration by Lawrence Neal, who continues to make traditional chairs using Ernest Gimson’s original design. Booking Essential. Phone: 01530 248040.

Discover the 20 best photographs taken during Stoneywell’s competition, on display around Stoneywell for our third photography exhibition. Booking Essential. Phone: 01530 248048. Children definitely welcome. Assistance Dogs only are welcome.

Matthew Bourne’s Romeo and Juliet is a passionate and contemporary re-imagining of Shakespeare’s classic love story.

Programme: Vivaldi – "Spring" & "Summer" from The Four Seasons Vivaldi – Concerto for 2 Cellos Vivaldi – Concerto for 2 Violins A minor Vivaldi – La Follia Telemann – Viola Concerto Bach – Concerto for 2 Violins If you’re looking for a romantic candlelit experience - or simply want to enjoy some

Join us over the Easter Holidays and find out all about heraldry! Design and colour your own shields and pennants and dress up. Join our shield trail and collect stamps from around the exhibition to complete your battle shield - everyone completing a shield will receive a special prize.

Meet our beautiful Birds of Prey and find out about their role in medieval life.

Leicester Vocal Tech Academy presents Alice In Wonderland. Join young Alice as she falls down a rabbit hole and finds herself in a world filled with quirk and nonsense.

Midlands Open Mic - EVERY FIRST WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH In Conjunction With EAVA FM & HQ Recording Studio Leicester If you’re an up & coming artist or group then this is the ‘Ultimate Platform to Perform Your Talent’.

Two leading ladies, one mashed up movie marathon and a dazzling choice of big screen classics like you’ve never seen them before…let the cameras roll on Desert Island Flicks! Desert Island Flicks is the latest scene-stealing production from Spiltmilk Dance, a brilliant night out for all the family.

Join everyone’s favourite dynamic duo as Wallace prepares to perform his musical masterpiece My Concerto in Ee Lad with help from his faithful canine companion Gromit…what could possibly go wrong?!

Supporters can enjoy the ultimate behind-the scenes experience with a tour of Welford Road Stadium, the iconic home of the Leicester Tigers.

Take the opportunity to see the team train in their final preparations ahead of the Tigers v Bristol match, by attending the Open Training Day on Friday, April 26.

The Supporters Awards is a glittering occasion at Welford Road, attended by the full playing squad and coaches, featuring a three-course meal with a Tigers player at your table, plus interviews, video highlights and the award presentations.

Watch Tigers take on Bath as Welford Road opens its doors to the Tigers family for one last time this season. With an extended pre-season to contend with, as the World Cup disrupts the usual schedule, there’s even more reason to see the Tigers close out their season.

Come and join the fantastic Colour Blast Dash family fun run on Sunday 5th May 2019 on Victoria Park in Leicester, all in aid of The Laura Centre - an incredible charity who provide amazing support for bereaved families. Choose the 2.5k or the 5k race, and get blasted with colour on your way around!

Stomping Barn Dance in central Leicester. Come join us for a fun evening of Live Music and Dance, with a professional caller to make sure everyone knows what they’re doing. A half time entertainment spot and a Real Ale bar make for a complete night out. See the website for tickets and more information.

Join Rick Armstrong, Neil’s son, for one giant leap into the unknown. Director Damien Chazelle and star Ryan Gosling reteam for the riveting story behind the first manned mission to the Moon, focusing on Neil Armstrong and the decade leading to the historic Apollo 11 flight.

This Easter our egg will be Apollo shaped with a BRAND-NEW Planetarium show! Join the National Space Centre for a journey that, 50 years ago, landed humans on the Moon. The Apollo space programme is one of the greatest achievements of humankind.

An evening with the Dark side of the Force. Not had enough Star Wars on May the 4th? Thinking of stepping over to the Dark Side? Think you’d be a great Sith? Revenge of the Fifth is here!

Small Space is the Toddler Takeover day for our youngest astronauts to enjoy and the PJ Masks team are joining us for one day only. Combining stories, songs and trails, this is a fun and interactive way for young children to continue their early educational development.

To celebrate the 50th anniversary year of the first Moon landing we’re reuniting some of the team behind this historic achievement. In the 50th anniversary year of the first Moon landing, the National Space Centre, in collaboration with Nick Howes, is reuniting some of the team behind this historic achievement.

Weekly, Tuesday lunchtime Jazz Session with The Titanic Jazz Band. Guest musicians and singers are welcome. Food available

Created by early reading experts, Reading Fairy classes are designed to develop crucial building blocks for learning to read from 1-5 years. Reading Fairy’s unique programme is based on the latest research and best early years practice.

A mixture of well known music sung by Wigston Community Choir. Something to suit everyone. Light Refreshments and Raffle