Britain's What's On Event Guide
What's on around Leicester
Today to Thu 10 Sep, closest first.
Coronavirus: Do check with venue for Cancellations.
Destination Space(port)
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This summer holiday we will be blasting off from the UK, thanks to some brand-new Spaceports.
• The safety of our visitors and staff is our top priority.
National Space Centre
Exploration Drive
Leicester LE4 5NS
Today to Sun 6 Sep
Lunchtime Jazz
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Weekly, Tuesday lunchtime Jazz Session with The Titanic Jazz Band. Guest musicians and singers are welcome. Food available.
The Donkey Pub, 203 Welford Road, Leicester. LE2 6BH
Tue 18 Aug, Tue 25 Aug, and more dates until Tue 6 Oct
Go the Distance for LOROS
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Go the Distance for LOROS’ is our brand new fundraising event that allows you to cycle your chosen distance your way, between now and the end of September.
LOROS (Countrywide) LE3 9QE
Today to Wed 30 Sep
Leicester Tigers Vipers RFC rugby camp
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Leicester Tigers are serious about having FUN and we’re excited to introduce our full range of Leicester Tigers Rugby Camps.
Blaby Bypass, Leicester LE8 6DA
Today and Fri 14 Aug
Syston Food Gusto Festival 2020
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The Syston Food Gusto Festival is back for 2020, bringing together local food & drink producers and combining them with high quality musical performances that promote up and coming acts from the
Central Park
Syston
Leicester
Leicestershire LE7 2EN
Sun 30 Aug
Helen’s Plants
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Plants for sale in aid of local charities. Ornamental trees,shrubs, herbaceous plants including azaleas,iris ,hardy salvias,phlox,asters,heleniums,veronicas
and many more.Plants for shade.
The Paddocks Main Street Hungarton LE7 9JY
Sat 15 Aug and Sun 16 Aug
Shepshed Lions Charity Carnival
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An affordable fun, family, friendly event.
Kiddies fairground and attractions.
Stalls, arena acts, BBQ, Tea Tent, Punch and Judy, Mad Dom entertainer. Ice cream Van.
Glenmore Park Shepshed LE12 9AE
Mon 31 Aug
Hinckley BID’s Classic Vehicle Meet - Cancelled
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The final Hinckley BID Classic Vehicle meet of 2020 before our big Motorshow on Sunday 15th September. Anyone with a classic vehicle of any kind who would like to pop along would be most welcome.
Hinckley Town Centre LE10 1DD
Thu 20 Aug
Jive Night (Hinckley Rock and Roll Club)
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Top DJs playing the best Rock ’n’ Roll music from the 50’s onwards to Jive, Bop and Stroll. A fun evening - have a dance, have a drink and meet new friends.
Wykin & District Social Club, Frederick Avenue, Hinckley LE10 0EX
Fri 14 Aug, Fri 28 Aug, Fri 11 Sep, Fri 25 Sep, Fri 9 Oct
’Half A Sixpence’
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‘Half A Sixpence’ is the delightful British musical comedy packed with exuberant choreography, a myriad of mirth, colourful costumes and show-stopping numbers including ’Flash, Bang,
Kilworth House Hotel & Theatre
Lutterworth Road
North Kilworth
Leics LE17 6JE
Today to Sun 30 Aug
Fairy Garden Door ceramics workshop
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Fairy Garden Door ceramics workshop
Start your own magical fairy garden for your home or garden with a fairy door.
15 Knoll Street, Market Harborough, Leicestershire LE16 9QR
Sat 22 Aug
Leicester Tigers Market Harborough RFC rugby camp
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Leicester Tigers are serious about having FUN and we’re excited to introduce our full range of Leicester Tigers Rugby Camps.
The Rugby Ground, Northampton Rd, Market Harborough LE16 9HF
Mon 17 Aug, Fri 21 Aug
Melbourne Hall Gardens - contactless payments now accepted !
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Latest Garden Open Dates and Times
The Gardens are now open throughout August, every day except Mondays unless it is a Bank Holiday.
Melbourne Hall & Gardens, Church Square, Melbourne DE73 8EN
Sat 15 Aug, Sun 16 Aug, Sat 22 Aug, and more dates until Sun 4 Oct
Active Camps - Summer Holidays at Rugby School
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Summer holidays: 22nd July - 28th August
Active Camps is a multi-activity holiday camp for children aged 3-14!
The Collingwood Centre, Rugby School, Barby Road CV22 5DZ
Today, Fri 14 Aug, Mon 17 Aug to Fri 21 Aug
Leicester Tigers Nottingham Trent College rugby camp
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Leicester Tigers are serious about having FUN and we’re excited to introduce our full range of Leicester Tigers Rugby Camps.
Derby Rd, Long Eaton, Nottingham NG10 4AD
Mon 17 Aug, Fri 21 Aug
Flower Festival
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Ansley Church’s 56th Flower Festival is going virtual with the theme “Thank You” for key workers. Go to www.ansleychurch.org from 28th August to 30th September.
Virtual Event
Fri 28 Aug to Wed 30 Sep
Summer Vegetable Weekend
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If you love growing your own food then Barnsdale is the place to be this weekend. We’ll be opening up the productive areas that are normally off-limits to visitors, and our veggie expert will...
Barnsdale Gardens, The Avenue, Exton, Oakham LE15 8AH
Sat 15 Aug and Sun 16 Aug
Summer Sundays at Barnsdale Gardens
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Join us on Sundays throughout July and August for events for all the family. FREE with garden entry. See website for details of events.
Barnsdale Gardens, The Avenue, Exton, Oakham LE15 8AH
Sun 16 Aug, Sun 23 Aug, Sun 30 Aug
Corby Race For Life
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Enter the Race For Life 5k & 10k.
The Race for Life is a series of events raising money for research into all 200 types of cancer.
Glebe Park NN17 1SZ
Sun 6 Sep
Gamecamp
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Ever wanted to make a videogame? Now you can! Join experts from the National Videogame Museum, Sheffield to design and make your own videogame.
Lakeside Arts (Nottingham) University Park Nottingham NG7 2RD
Today and Fri 14 Aug
Race for Life - Nottingham Pretty Muddy & Pretty Muddy Kids
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Race for Life Pretty Muddy is our brilliant 5k muddy obstacle course. Scramble over the A-frame. Crawl through the mud pit. Have fun with your friends.
National Water Sports Centre NG12 2LU
Sat 5 Sep
Nature Tots - Summer fun for tots (2-4)
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Join us for summer fun this holiday as we head out and about to have some really wild fun.
Brandon Marsh Nature Centre, Brandon Lane, Coventry, CV3 3GW
Today
Mud Glorious Mud (2+)
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Mud isn’t just there to get us dirty, it really is so much fun! Join in and make mud monsters and paint the woods brown with our mud paint.
Brandon Marsh Nature Centre, Brandon Lane, Coventry, CV3 3GW
Mon 17 Aug
Tiny Pond Dippers (2-4)
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A special chance for our smaller guests to look in the pond. They will also go on a trail and play some froggy games.
Brandon Marsh Nature Centre, Brandon Lane, Coventry, CV3 3GW
Mon 17 Aug
Things that go squawk in the night (2+)
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Squawk! What was that noise? Join us to find out and have lots of fun along the way.
Brandon Marsh Nature Centre, Brandon Lane, Coventry, CV3 3GW
Tue 18 Aug