What's On and Things To Do Around Leicestershire

The Spark Festival promises 8 days of unforgettable arts experiences for children aged 0 - 13 years and their families, at the largest independent children’s arts festival in England and Wales. There’s a host of extraordinary performances at venues across Leicester.

Amateur production - sung in English - Rossini’s sparkling comedy opera A much-loved fairy tale, but not quite as you know it. Cinderella scrubs the floor of a dance school and dreams of a better life. A prince arrives seeking a companion and so this sparkling romcom is set in motion.

A weather house sitting on a quiet wall. The little lady comes out when it’s going to be sunny. The little man comes out when it’s going to rain. Day after day, week after week, month after month, year after year. Never together. Always alone.

Award winning clarinettist Arun Ghosh brings his exciting energy and original music to The Spark Festival. Arun’s musical moods take you on journeys along rivers, through mountains and into the heart of the city - to a raucous place of musical freedom and funky punky Jazz.

15 acres of formal and informal garden surrounded by parkland and arable. Many mature trees. Traditional herbaceous borders and various water features. Walled pool garden with raised beds. Ancient moat area along driveway.

Calling all professional singles! Have you been single for a while, or maybe even newly single and you are looking to get back into dating? Maybe a nights speed dating could be just right for you.

It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia Quiz: Tickets avaiable.

Join us for the opening ‘Where We Live & What We Know’ the first in a series of exhibitions by Paul Gent and participants, in collaboration with Charnwood Arts and Modern Painters, New Decorators. The exhibition is free to enter and is hosted at Modern Painters, New Decorators at Carillon Court, Loughborough.

Speed Dating in Leicester How Speed Dating in Leicester works When you arrive at the speed dating venue for Speed Dating in Leicester, you will be greeted by our friendly professional hosts.

If you were an animal what would you do, where would you roam? What would the animal bring out of you? Animus is a musical adventure into the animal kingdom using song, percussion and global music.

Glastonbudget 2018: Tickets avaiable.

Kermes Plus Support. Artists performing: Kermes.: Tickets avaiable.

As part of the National Forest Walking Festival let us reveal the wonderful history of the grounds that surround Stoneywell, Leicestershire’s arts and crafts gem.

Lie down and look at the sky through your toes! Can you see the world upside down? Can you hear the stars? Hop onto a soft cloud and feel the wind whirling and whispering as two dancers make the space around you twist and turn.

By the pricking of my thumb, something wicked this way comes…. Andy Cannon, one of Scotland’s finest storytellers, takes audiences on a thousand-year journey from fact to fiction and back again, in his telling of Shakespeare’s classic tale.

Mega Mono-Prints Explore Mono printing and a grand scale, Creating a collaborative print for a bill board!

Go on adventure through the gardens and woodlands in this fun trail for all the family, find the top things to do at Stoneywell to tick of your fifty things list. Solve clues to win a prize. 2 per trail. Booking Essential. Phone: 01530 248040. Perfect for familiies! Assistance Dogs only are welcome.

Go on an adventure through the gardens and woodlands in this fun trail for the family, tick off some of the top ’fifty things to do’ at Stoneywell. There will be craft activities in the stables including making you own small kite to fly on the tennis cour. Booking Essential. Phone: 01530 248040.

A fantastic theatrical circus experience for all the family. Step into the moment where an explosion has been frozen in time, the remnants of a big top caught mid-air - with everything from circus ring, sequins and fairground horses suspended above ground.

The Thor-Able was an American expendable launch system and sounding rocket used for a series of re-entry vehicle tests and satellite launches between 1958 and 1960. This May Half Term Holiday we will be looking at the history of the Thor Able rocket, the work it carried out and some of its passengers.

As part of Love Your Local Market fortnight, come into Hinckley Town Centre and enjoy FREE entertainment. Traditional Punch and Judy, Britain’s Got Talent Semi-Finalist 2017 Hoop Guy , face painting, children’s X-plorer trail across the market and more!

Ali Clinton plus support. Artists performing: Ali Clinton.: Tickets avaiable.

Chorus Theatre presents a new adaptation of the classic tale by The Brothers Grimm. Featuring music, songs, puppetry, and lots of audience interaction. Suitable for family audiences.

An afternoon concert with the John Clare Wind Quartet. Graham Tear - Flute, Kathy Roberts - Oboe, Peter Dunkley - Clarinet, Lyndon Hilling - Bassoon, Ruth Allen - Horn.

Come along to Knighton Park for an afternoon of music and mischief. Our Musical Rumpus promises outdoor adventure with music, storytelling, crafts, visual arts, dressing up and dancing. Yaaba Funk will be filling the field with their funky fusion of Afro vibes.

Organically managed small walled cottage garden with year-round interest. Rare and unusual plants, many grown from seed. Formal box parterre herb garden, courtyard garden, herbaceous borders, woodland garden, small wildlife pond, greenhouse, vegetable and fruit garden. Display of auriculas and alpines.

5 acres spring bulbs, rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias, magnolias, many rare shrubs, mature trees, lily ponds; terraced lawns, herbaceous borders, potager in walled kitchen garden, wildflower meadow walk. Winter, spring, summer and autumn colour, a garden for all seasons.

Come along for some Minion themed fun, perfect for fans of the Despicable Me and Minion movies. This event is for children aged 5-11 years. £2.50 per child. Pre-booking is essential.

Come along for some Minion themed fun, perfect for fans of the Despicable Me and Minion movies. This event is for children aged 5-11 years. £2.50 per child. Pre-booking is essential.

As the nights draw out and the weather warms up, everyone at Kilworth House Theatre is looking forward to welcoming audiences to their first production of the season ‘Guys and Dolls’.

After the success of last year’s open day, ZigZag Photography Leicester are having another open day! This time bigger and better!

ILL // Longtooth & Wasterman + Guest(s): Tickets avaiable.

Katie Malco & Natalie Evans Plus Support. Artists performing: Katie Malco & Natalie Evans.: Tickets avaiable.

The Sopranos is a band specifically formed by Chris Pearce as a jazz band fronted by two soprano saxes reminiscent of the groups popularised by Sidney Bechet, Mezz Mezzrow, Bob Wilber, Soprano Summit (with Kenny Davern) and others. Although only formed in late 2014 the band has already received standing ovations.

Cohesion Plus Support. Artists performing: Cohesion.: Tickets avaiable.

The 1940s are brought back life this June with an evocative commemoration of life in wartime Britain (from Friday 1st to Sunday 3rd June 2018). There’s BBMF flypasts (Saturday & Sunday), and a Spitfire aerial display (Sunday only).

Whether you are a beginner or have previous experience in Willow Sculpture, artist Kate Morrell will guide you in a relaxed informal setting. Learn the techniques required to create your very own Willow Animal of your choosing.

Our popular event returns again this year on Saturday 2nd June at Sideley Park, Kegworth from 10am until 4pm. We have lots of exciting things in store for you with some thing for everyone the event is completely free to attend so why not come and enjoy a fun day out!

Family Fun Day and Rugby Tournament First game at 10.00 am with a 15-a-side exhibition game, Kick Off will be at 7.00 pm. Outdoor live bands 8.00pm - 11.00 pm and indoor disco till late. Come along and support When You Wish Upon a Star whilst enjoying the rugby Start

Anthony King brings his unique take on history combined with song and comedy one-liners which will have the audience in stitches. For more details on Anthony, please go to www.1000years.co.uk/

Chameleons Vox 35 Years of Script Of The Bridge. Artists performing: Chameleons Vox.: Tickets avaiable.

The Leicester Arena provides the largest and most flexible space in the city. Costing £4.5 million and with over 2,440m2 of floor space in the main Arena, the facility hosts a wide range of events, with access to superb catering facilities and on-site complimentary car parking.

From a walled garden with colourful mixed borders to a potager approached along a woodland path, this mature cottage garden combines extensive perennial planting with many unusual shrubs and specimen trees.

A large Parish with a long history incl the Roman Fosse Way, the church of St. John the Baptiste and modern retail outlets. The two small town gardens are quite different with interesting features and many creative ideas.

The gardens are at their peak in June. Whilst the walled kitchen garden shows signs of a harvest to come, our two other walled gardens and adjoining cedar lawn garden are full of colour and texture, all working together to create a summer scene that feels warm and summery, even on the dullest days.

Leicester Blues Festival. Artists performing: Walter Trout, Dr Feelgood, Climax Blues Band, Groundhogs, Stacie Collins, The Ben Poole Band.: Tickets avaiable.

Marti Pellow The Private Collection Tour. Artists performing: Marti Pellow.: Tickets avaiable.

Amateur theatre production - A fast paced, comedy musical that will have you laughing till it hurts. A hilarious observation of the ups and downs of everyday life told by people and puppets. This popular show is fresh, funny and definitely not for the faint hearted. Recommended Audience - Adults only!

James Bay. Artists performing: James Bay.: Tickets avaiable.

9 private houses in Stoneygate and Clarendon Park open their doors the second weekend in June to show the work of 55 artists in a variety of media. Fine art, prints, ceramics, jewellery, textiles and glass will be on view in individual houses and in a niche art gallery in Clarendon Park.

Evening of Mediumship with Psychic Medium Nikki Kitt Psychic Medium Nikki Kitt is a Spiritualist Medium who is currently touring the UK with Psychic / Mediumship Evenings.

Kamakaze plus support. Artists performing: Kamakaze.: Tickets avaiable.

We offer Sellers the chance to de clutter and make some money from outgrown baby and childrens items and the chance for Buyers to grab some amazing bargains. To book a table please go to our website page: www.mum2mummarket.co.uk/book-a-stall.

The Rotary Club of Ashby de la Zouch present an evening of music inspired by the Wild West performed by the Ashby Concert Band. This event is in support of Hospice Hope www.hospicehope.org.uk.

Join us for a family friendly super fun packed day out at Melton Mowbray Super Con. We’ve got : Geeky Themed Comedy Hypnotism Show Rich Reynolds Close-Up Magician Klingon Language Workshop Lightsaber Training Classes Virtual Reality Gaming Pandora’s Box Zoo Days (Petting Zoo) PS4 Multiplayer...

Our mature small town garden is divided into rooms and bisected by a pond with a bridge. It is brimming with unusual hardy perennials, incl collections of ferns and hostas. David Austin roses chosen for their scent feature throughout, incl a 30’ rose arch. A shade house with unusual hardy plants.

The Cecilian Singers, conductor Jeremy Jackman and Stoneygate School Senior Choir, conductor Lindsey Ashwin will perform Bob Chilcott’s ’Five Days That Changed The World’ and Howard Goodall’s ’In Memoriam Anne Frank’.

Our garden continues to be a work in progress. It is approx 22m x 14m. We have a rose bed with lots of David Austin roses, a bed full of hot colours, a herbaceous border, a wildlife area, alpine bed, patio planters and a small wildlife pond.

Redesigned in 2000 by the owner based on C18 plans. A chain of 5 lakes (covering 10 acres) and several ironstone walled gardens all interconnected. Lakeside woodland walk. Planting for yr-round interest. Landscaper trained under plantswoman Rosemary Verey at Barnsley House. Beautiful C13 church open.

Preparing for another great year with something of interest for all the family. Around 20 private gardens (including some new ones) opening to the public with a smattering of classic and vintage vehicles including 1929 Alvis Silver Eagle under restoration.

Visit a real working dairy farm .Watch milking demos ,cow pedicures,cow hairdressing .Toy pedal tractor course ,play in the barn .follow the farm walk quiz ,tractor and trailer rides meet the animals , children’s activities ,free proper milk sampling as we are licensed to sell raw milk .

Come and visit the beautiful gardens of Willoughby on the Wolds!! There will be around 15 gardens to visit spread out across the village with different events or refreshments available on route, including to mention a few ....

A family funday with bouncy castle, inflatable slide, roundabouts and a large inflatable colour maze. For the more adventurous there will be archery amongst other traditional games. For the motoring enthusiast there will be members of Kettering Modified Car Club and classic cars.

A formal garden consisting of a terraced herbaceous border and rockery, flanked by a border of shrubs, two small areas of lawn and a sweeping path leading to a two acre meadow with wild grasses, flowers and a recently created wildlife pond.

2½ acre rural garden in the Leicestershire Wolds. A working farm. Impressive sweeping drive of specimen trees. beech, laurel and saxon hedges divide different areas.

The Psychedelic Furs plus The Phenomenal Rise of Richard Strange. Artists performing: The Psychedelic Furs.: Tickets avaiable.

Deep in the beautiful Northumbrian countryside a terrifying mystery and a legendary nemesis await the arrival of the world’s greatest detective. When the wife of Doctor Watson suddenly disappears, a desperate quest to find her begins.

James Acaster. Artists performing: James Acaster.

Get together with family and friends and find out how enjoying cakes and cuppas can help provide care and support for people living with a terminal illness and their families.

Conducted by NHO’s Artistic Director Nicholas Chalmers, directed by Joe Austin (NHO Tosca 2017) and designed by Simon Kenny, Le nozze di Figaro will also mark the launch of NHO’s new partnership with the orchestra of the Royal Northern Sinfonia, who will be performing the 2018 production of Figaro.

Boy Azooga Plus Support. Artists performing: Boy Azooga.: Tickets avaiable.

Looking forward to the ‘THE MODEL EVENT’ 2018… Over 70 of the country’s best layouts will be attending alongside over 40 of the industry’s leading suppliers.

Ferris + Revival + No More Heroes. Artists performing: Ferris.: Tickets avaiable.

Hoby Open Gardens weekend is the highlight of the Leicestershire gardener’s calendar! A wide variety of beautiful gardens available to wander around and enjoy. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. each day. There are cream teas, lunches in the village hall, plant and other stalls, a Pimms bar and more.

Indoor Vintage Fair with 30+ stalls offering all manner of vintage items from the 1920s - 1970s. Items include: Vintage Fashion & Accessories, Jewellery & Millinery Homewares & Kitchenalia Crafts & Collectables Books & Ephemera Furniture & much more!

Herrick Road, Loughborough is a quiet leafy area with a mix of Victorian and mid century homes. The gardens in this group contain plenty of horticultural and creative interest.

Printmaking Spectacle!  

Hooligan (Dublin) plus special guests: Tickets avaiable.

A Wonderful Programme to please allcomers! Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto 2 has such lush, memorable melodies that it will please everyone. Jeremy Kimber is well known locally for his musical talents and is the pianist for this Concerto.

Leicester Phil invite you to join them for ‘Cakes and Choruses’ at The City Rooms, Hotel St, Leicester, LE1 5AW on Sunday, 17th June 2018, 2pm-4pm. Enjoy an award-winning afternoon tea while the choir performs a varied selection of choral pieces, including one or two choral surprises! There’ll be music for everyone!

MENDELSSOHN Overture: Die Schöne Melusine; BRUCH Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor, soloist Eleanor Wilkinson; LEÓ WEINER Serenade in F minor Op. 3; SONJA GROSSNER Humoresque; HAYDN Symphony No. 70 in D major

Bring Dad along to play this game of the past on our beautiful tennis lawn. Test your putting skills in this quirky golf game; with prizes for the champion putters - may the best dad win! There will be other games on the lawn to enjoy as well as delicious. Booking Essential. Phone: 01530 248040.

The Great British Dog Walk is an annual event in aid of Hearing Dogs for Deaf People. Lots of fun activities for both adults and children. Stalls with lots of great gifts, games and refreshments!

Hayley Ellis + Rob Auton. Artists performing: Hayley Ellis, Rob Auton.: Tickets avaiable.

Angela Barnes + George Lewis. Artists performing: Angela Barnes, George Lewis.: Tickets avaiable.

Ed Gamble + Adam Hess. Artists performing: Ed Gamble, Adam Hess.: Tickets avaiable.

CAOS will be performing 3 evenings of Musical entertainment in this years summer concert; ’Showstoppers Four’! Thursday 21st June at Marlborough Square Church, Coalville Friday 22nd & Saturday 23rd June at Whitwick Methodist Church, Hall Lane.

Learn how to make beautiful floral arrangements for your table. Our flower arranging team love continuing the Stoneywell tradition of gathering foliage and blooms from the garden and creating beautiful table arrangements. Join them to learn the art of floral arranging.

Location: Abbey Park, Leicester Start time: 11am Join us and the thousands of people across the UK this spring who will be ‘Stepping Out’ and walking to make a difference for everyone affected by stroke in your local community.

Chorus Theatre presents a new adaptation of the classic tale by The Brothers Grimm. Featuring music, songs, puppetry, and lots of audience interaction. Suitable for family audiences.

2 acre garden with mature and specimen trees, rhododendrons, azaleas, magnolia grandiflora, wisterias. Two lily ponds and stream. Three lawn areas surrounded by herbaceous and shrub borders. Woodland walk. Pergola with clematis and roses, hosta collection and two rockeries, fern bed.

Table Top Sale to raise funds for the Friends of St Catharines, to help preserve our village church. Many stalls including a cake stall, book stall, gifts and cards stalls, tombola and refreshments. A few tables still available to book @ £10 each Saturday June 23rd in Houghton on the Hill Village Hall

Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th June 2pm-6pm A wide selection of diverse gardens plus the new improved Art Trail 20+ artists will be exhibiting and selling their wares in the gardens: sculpture, jewellery, paintings, fine art, textiles, ceramics and photography.

The National Space Centre is joining the Rebellion and celebrating 13 years of this amazing fan and family event. Over the past 13 years, the Centre, along with the 501st UK Garrison, Rebel Legion and special guests, has raised money for important charities and welcomed over 60,000 people to this event.

King Purple plus support. Artists performing: King Purple.: Tickets avaiable.

Arthingworth has been welcoming NGS visitors for more than 8 yrs. It is a village affair, with 8 to 9 gardens opening and 2 pop-up tearooms with home baked cakes. We now have some regulars who keep us on our toes and we love it. Come and enjoy the diversity, we aim to give visitors an afternoon of discovery.

A fabulous country day out for all the family. The first ever Blaston Show was held in 1957 and has been an annual event ever since. The Show originally started as a small gymkhana and later incorporated donkeys.

Andrew Lawrence 'Clean'. Artists performing: Andrew Lawrence.: Tickets avaiable.

Lauren Pattison + Brennan Reece. Artists performing: Lauren Pattison .: Tickets avaiable.

Joanna McNally + Ivo Graham. Artists performing: Joanna McNally , Ivo Graham.: Tickets avaiable.

Jacob Hawley & Jack Barry. Artists performing: Jacob Hawley.: Tickets avaiable.

This summer will see Nevill Holt Opera’s much-anticipated unveiling of their brand new 400-seat theatre which allows for an incredible experience amongst the stunning grounds of the historic Grade I listed Leicestershire estate.

LCPA’s Summer Show reflects the wide breadth of teaching and talent of the Leicester College of Performing Arts. Students will be performing a dynamic and eclectic selection of subjects including Musical Theatre, Singing, Acting, Ballet, Lyrical, Jazz, Commercial, Contemporary and Tap.

A garden in the making around owner’s new house (not open), built in the stableyard of The Maltings, the garden the owner opened for the NGS for 10 yrs. The garden is within the owner’s old plantsman’s garden, full of unusual plants, shrubs, clematis.

The final concert for the Charnwood Orchestra 2017/18 season sees the Orchestra performing a varied programme of works by Dvorak, Korngold and Tchaikovsky. When? Saturday 30th June 2018 at 19:30 Where? Church of St James the Greater, London Road, Leicester, LE2 1NE What?

A garden in the making around owner’s new house (not open), built in the stableyard of The Maltings, the garden the owner opened for the NGS for 10 yrs. The garden is within the owner’s old plantsman’s garden, full of unusual plants, shrubs, clematis.

Walled town garden with an extensive plant variety, many rare and unusual. A plant lovers garden, with interesting designs incorporated in the borders, rockery and scree. It is full of surprises with memorabilia and bygones a reminder of our past. Good variety of reasonably priced plants on sale both open days.

¾ acre garden re-established by current owner since 2009. Beautiful blue cedar trees, excellent specimen tulip tree. Parts of garden original, others reinstated with variety of plants and bushes. Original bog garden and natural pond. Koi pond added in 2015. Vegetable plot. Cowslips and bulbs abound in Springtime.

Westbrooke House is a late Victorian property built in 1887. The gardens comprise 6 acres in total and are approached through a tree lined driveway of mature limes and wellingtonias.

Hal Cruttenden. Artists performing: Hal Cruttenden.: Tickets avaiable.

Sean Mcloughin & Finn Taylor. Artists performing: Sean Mcloughin & Finn Taylor .: Tickets avaiable.

Jake Lambert + Suzi Ruffell. Artists performing: Jake Lambert, Suzi Ruffell.: Tickets avaiable.

When Stella sets off to visit London with her parents, Lord and Lady Saxby, she has no idea her life is in danger! Waking up three months later, only her Aunt Alberta can tell Stella what has happened.

Stephen Bailey + Dominic Frisby. Artists performing: Stephen Bailey.: Tickets avaiable.

A beginner line dance social with all profits going to the Community Center and raffle to local Alzhimers/Dementia charity. Easy beginner chart and golden oldie dances from 7- 10pm. Non Dancers welcome too

Pinked Floyd visit Leicester as part of their "Obscured By Crowds Tour 2018" for a spectacular night of live music, lights & video projections.

Tony Law. Artists performing: Tony Law.: Tickets avaiable.

Come and see our 144m maturing wildlife friendly garden. Although not massive weve managed to pack plenty in. Featuring mixed planting incl wild flowers, potted trees and produce with a greenhouse for chillies, tomatoes and aubergines. Lawn laid to meadow with mown paths.

Come and visit at least 12 beautiful yet different gardens in the historic market town of Ashby de la Zouch. This year we are opening again on Saturday and Sunday. There are different gardens opening on each day so check the website for information.

The Friends of Lutterworth College are proud to announce the FIRST EVER LUTTERWORTH COLOUR RUN on Saturday 7th July. What is a Colour Run? Participants are doused from head to toe in a rainbow of colours. Take a look at this: www.youtube.com/watch?

LIKE BEER? LOVE TO LAUGH? THEN THIS IS THE EXPERIENCE FOR YOU! Join us on our Comedy Beer Tour where we’ll take you on a guided beer and food tour of Leicester City Centre.

Created in 2008 on a working farm. Clay soil and very exposed but beginning to look established. Many unusual hardy plants along with a lot of old favourites have been used to provide a long season of colour and interest. Anemone nemorosa, Pacific coast iris, sedums and salvias are of particular interest.

2 acre garden with stunning views across Charnwood countryside. Nr the house are patios, lawns, water feature, flower & shrub beds, fruit trees, soft fruit cage, greenhouses & vegetable plots. Lawns slope down to a gravel garden, large wildlife pond and small areas of woodland with walks through many species of trees.

Guildhall Fairs returns with their annual: INTERNATIONAL ONE DAY ANTIQUES, VINTAGE AND COLLECTORS SHOW! This International event brings you the best Antiques, Vintage, Collectors & Shabby Chic from the UK and Europe along with 1940’s themed entertainment. So many traders in such a great space!

Soapbox race

Atkins Gallery Open Exhibition returns this summer with a new brief to inspire local artists. This year’s theme is Portrait, whether it is a person or an animal portrait, someone you know or someone famous, posed or candid, or individual or group.

Zoe Lyons. Artists performing: Zoe Lyons.: Tickets avaiable.

Carey Marx + Peter Brush. Artists performing: Carey Marx.: Tickets avaiable.

In the latest of our ’Swallows and Amazons’ themed family trails, become a Stoneywell detective explore the garden and woodland finding clues that help you solve the summer mystery and that will lead you to your prize. 2 per trail. Booking Essential. Phone: 01530 248040. Great for families!

A brand new look venue for the fantastic Vauxhall, Bedford, Opel Association National Rally. For 2018 the VBOA are returning to it’s new home for their ever popular annual Vauxhall, Bedford and Opel Event in July.

Lucy Porter + James Farmer. Artists performing: Lucy Porter, James Farmer.: Tickets avaiable.

Harriett Kemsley + Jayde Adams. Artists performing: Harriett Kemsley.: Tickets avaiable.

Ahir Shah + Lou Sanders. Artists performing: Ahir Shah .: Tickets avaiable.

One acre garden packed full of surprises! Themes range from a contemporary Japanese style area to a long informal herbaceous border and Piet Oudolf inspired prairie beds. Interesting borders incl a hidden jungle, a small wild life pond and low walled potager.

Willoughby Waterleys lies in the South Leicestershire countryside. The Norman Church will be open, hosting a film of the local bird population filmed by a local resident. 6 gardens will be open. John’s Wood is a 1½ acre nature reserve planted to encourage wildlife.

Celebrating its 50th Anniversary, ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ runs from 25th July – 9th September.

John Hastings + Carl Donnelly. Artists performing: John Hastings, Carl Donnelly.: Tickets avaiable.

All day entertainment which may include birds of prey, working dogs, children’s entertainment as well as arts, crafts, gifts and food marquees.

Larger than average town garden which has evolved over the last 28yrs. Mixed borders with traditional and exotic plants, enhanced by container planting particularly begonias. Vegetable parterre and greenhouse. Various seating areas for viewing different aspects of the garden. Water features incl ponds.

Back again for the 4th year is Thringstone Live, the charity music festival supporting Charles Booth Centre. With stages both inside and out, lots of the children, stalls, food, drink and hopefully sunshine, this is an event not to be missed. There is no charge but donations will be welcome.

Plant Hunters’ Fair at Donington Le Heath Manor with entry of only £1.00 for the Plant Fair and Gardens. Featuring highly respected specialist nurseries with a really great mix of plants and specialities to delight plant lovers of every level of experience.

Former Georgian farm in 2 acres of country garden. Beautiful views. Box, yew & beech hedges divide a cottage garden of gaily coloured perennials and roses; a formal herb garden; a pergola draped with climbing plants; an old courtyard with roses, shrubs & trees.

This ¼ acre community garden stands in a secluded corner of Knighton Park away from the bustle of the city.

Hinckley’s FREE ENTRY 2 day food and drink festival taking place in our beautiful green flag award winning Argents Mead in the town centre and brought to you by Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council.

Now in its 6th year, right here at Belvoir Castle - 4 great firework displays! Three of the UK’s best firework companies compete against each other with a 10-minute firework display choreographed to music followed by a finale display from organisers MLE Pyrotechnics.

A tranquil garden of 1½ acres with views over open countryside. The front garden features terraced borders and paving. The main rear garden has large areas of sweeping lawn and grass walkways around many flowing borders. There is a large variety of themed coloured planting, shrubs and trees.

Make a film from start to finish in 5 days Whether you’re interested in being in front of or behind the camera our residential Film School will give you an insight into the exciting world of film and TV.

Inspired by The Midnight Gang, discover worlds in which the most extraordinary of things can happen in the most ordinary of places. Learn how your favourite storybooks can be brought to life on stage and gain new drama and craft skills.

Our garden continues to be a work in progress. It is approx 22m x 14m. We have a rose bed with lots of David Austin roses, a bed full of hot colours, a herbaceous border, a wildlife area, alpine bed, patio planters and a small wildlife pond.

With King King; one of the biggest names in the UK headlining, the renowned FM plus seven other very different, but striking acts in the line-up, this will undoubtedly be a great festival and one live music event not to miss in the region!

MTS Summer Workshop! 3 days of singing, dancing and acting for anyone aged 4-17yrs, with a Thursday evening performance to family and friends. Includes a musical theatre dance workshop with a special guest teacher from the industry! £40pp (sibling discount available) includes a FREE workshop t-shirt!

Stella Donnelly Plus Support. Artists performing: Stella Donnelly.: Tickets avaiable.

Funtopia is a fantastic fun-packed event which is perfect for tots to tweens. Open 10am-4pm. Filled with bouncy castles, obstacle course, activity inflatables, crazy golf, under 5’s area, circus skills, interactive play system and much more!

¾ acre garden re-established by current owner since 2009. Beautiful blue cedar trees, excellent specimen tulip tree. Parts of garden original, others reinstated with variety of plants and bushes. Original bog garden and natural pond. Koi pond added in 2015. Vegetable plot. Cowslips and bulbs abound in Springtime.

Organically managed small walled cottage garden with year-round interest. Rare and unusual plants, many grown from seed. Formal box parterre herb garden, courtyard garden, herbaceous borders, woodland garden, small wildlife pond, greenhouse, vegetable and fruit garden. Display of auriculas and alpines.

Our allotment gardens have been described as a hidden oasis off the main Welford Road. There are over 100 whole, half and quarter plots growing a wide variety of fruit and vegetables. We have a fledgling wildflower meadow, other wildlife friendly areas and a composting toilet!

Julie’s Haircut // Echolocation + Guests (tbc): Tickets avaiable.

Goat Girl Plus Support. Artists performing: Goat Girl.: Tickets avaiable.

Held over two days the festival features hundreds of scarecrows lovingly handcrafted by locals, non-stop tractor tours of the village, a mega-fete featuring more than 150 food and product stalls, live music, free parking and free entry.

A Guided Walking Tour of Atkins Building, Hinckley & District Museum and Great Meeting Unitarian Chapel to learn more about the Atkins Family and how this notable hosiery industry family are linked with three very different Grade Listed buildings.

Combining stories, songs and trails, this is a fun and interactive way for young children to continue their early educational development. There is also the chance to see a special show featuring the planets, and even meet our own astronaut, George!.

We welcomed over 600 classic vehicle owners from all over the Midlands and beyond last year to Hinckley Town Centre, all keen to show off their beautiful, and carefully restored machines, to a crowd of several thousand people.

The Coalville Colour Run returns to Coalville for the third year after the huge success of last 2 years events. The fun run starts at 10.30 - distance approx.

Bubble Rush is coming to Leicester on Saturday 22 September 2018... and you won’t want to miss this fantastic family-friendly 5K event. What happens at Bubble Rush? The Bubble Rush is not your average 5k fun run.

Whether you are a beginner or have previous experience in Willow Sculpture, artist Kate Morrell will guide you in a relaxed informal setting. Learn the techniques required to create your very own Willow Animal of your choosing. Includes a light lunch with teas and coffees.

Jamali Maddix - Vape Lord. Artists performing: Jamali Maddix.: Tickets avaiable.

Our second year hosting this quaint event set within the endowed campus on the A6, Loughborough Wander through the historical hall, browse the eclectic choice of up to 55 antique, vintage and collector traders you really will be spoilt for choice!

A site of just under 2½ acres containing an unusual collection of trees and shrubs, many from Francis Hammond’s original planting dating from 1913 to 1936 whilst headmaster of the school. Species from America, China and Japan with malus and philadelphus walks and a moat.

We return to Market Harborough in 2018 with an October Festival, in the centre of town. Food, music, beer and cider festival together with some special seasonal activities and entertainments all contribute this Autumnal celebration.

The Men They Couldn't Hang Plus Special Guests. Artists performing: The Men They Couldn't Hang.: Tickets avaiable.

A birders perspective of the amazing Northern Historical Circuit followed by a journey down the Rift Valley, stopping off at bird-rich lakes before venturing up into the Bale Mountains and exploring their unique wildlife.

Abandoman: Pirate Radio. Artists performing: Abandoman.: Tickets avaiable.

Darren Harriott 'Visceral'. Artists performing: Darren Harriott .: Tickets avaiable.

The 21st Season of Emmanuel Lunchtime Concerts starts today - watch this space for more details.

Tom Grennan. Artists performing: Tom Grennan.: Tickets avaiable.

The Smyths...... Unite and Take Over Tour 2018. Artists performing: The Smyths.: Tickets avaiable.

The Daniel Wakeford Experience Plus Special Guests. Artists performing: The Daniel Wakeford Experience .: Tickets avaiable.

Spooktacular Saturday returns to Hinckley Town Centre in 2018! Come and enjoy a ’fang-tastic’ day out in Haunted Hinckley and enjoy lots of free events including pumpkin bowling, mysterious magic tricks, freaky face painting, scary stories and Halloween themed arts and crafts.

Father John Misty + BEDOUINE. Artists performing: Father John Misty.: Tickets avaiable.

Fastlove - A Tribute to George Michael: Tickets avaiable.

Brix and the Extricated plus support. Artists performing: Brix and The Extricated.: Tickets avaiable.

The first half of this talk takes us to the Pantanal, the world’s greatest wetland, looking at the wide variety of birds and mammals to be found there, including some dramatic footage of a unique jaguar hunt.

After the end of WW1 there was a lot of optimism about the future. Men were returning from the theatre of war, and women, having been out working in many cases, no longer wished to stay at home.

A fast paced buyers and sellers delight! Our 4th year hosting this popular event with up to 65 antique, vintage and collectable traders you really will be spoilt for choice! Free on-site parking, dogs welcome

A living wreath is a thing of natural beauty. Perfect for your Christmas Decorations or to place on the grave of someone who will be missed but not forgotten over Christmas.

Shame. Artists performing: Shame.: Tickets avaiable.

Whether you are a beginner or have previous experience in Needle-felt Sculpture, artist Michelle from FURZIE will guide you in a relaxed and informal setting. With Christmas just around the corner learn the techniques required to create your very own Needle-felt Bottle Toppers!

The hugely popular live band performance, returns to rock the UK with the ‘Queen Extravaganza Tour’. ‘Queen Extravaganza’ – described by the legendary Roger Taylor himself as ‘A rock celebration in the Royal tradition’ and designed to enable new fans and old to celebrate the music of Queen - will play 17 shows...

Definitely Mightbe Plus Special Guests. Artists performing: Definitely Mightbe.: Tickets avaiable.

Guided by Artisan Garden Designer Christina Moulton learn how to use organic and foraged items from your garden and the countryside to make stunning decorations for your home during the festive season. Create your own head-turning talking point to take home.

We Are Not Devo. Artists performing: We Are Not Devo.: Tickets avaiable.

Middle Kids Plus Support. Artists performing: Middle Kids.: Tickets avaiable.

In it’s 8th year, St Mary’s will be full of decorated Christmas Trees provided by local businesses, community groups, church groups, families and individuals. Concerts and events take place each day and evening. Some are free some are ticketed and need to be purchased in advance.

The Sex Pissed Dolls Plus Special Guest. Artists performing: The Sex Pissed Dolls.: Tickets avaiable.

Make your own luxury Christmas Wreath to hang on your door hosted by local artisan garden designer and horticulturalist Christina Moulton. She will demonstrate how to make your own wreath using a sumptuous range of English-grown seasonal materials.

The Human League + Very Special Guest Midge Ure’s Band Electronica. Artists performing: The Human League.: Tickets avaiable.

Touring their ever-popular festive programme, London Concertante travel the length and breadth of the country presenting treats from across Europe to get you in the mood for mulled wine, mince pies, and baubles.

Antarctic Monkeys Plus Special Guests. Artists performing: Antarctic Monkeys.: Tickets avaiable.

Our 2nd year hosting this quaint event set in the beautiful halls of the Loughborough endowed campus. With 50 antique, vintage and collectable traders who all share your passion for that special find. Free parking, dogs welcome, Great British tea and treats served.

The Dunwells. Artists performing: The Dunwells.: Tickets avaiable.

The show includes birds, mammals and other wildlife, along with the local people and cultural sights, during two wildlife tours to India, visiting Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh in the north, and Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu in the south.

Following their sell out concert at Charles Booth Centre last year, Thank You For The Music are back for another evening by popular request. These professional musicians will take you right back to the Abba era, and will have you dancing the night away.

This very popular talk is based on a Wildlife Safari week spent at Aigas Field Studies Centre in the Scottish Highlands. It shows the variety of stunning scenery accessible from Aigas, and demonstrates the ups and downs of wildlife spotting. It also looks at some interesting wildlife conservation projects.

The talk will focus on peregrine falcons within the Midlands and their incredible story of survival and recovery. Illustrated by images and interesting stories of peregrines and the latest research findings from the UK and beyond. Dr.

This talk looks at British birds and their amazing lives, the sort of information that most ’bird books’ leave out!.

Paul Carrack. Artists performing: Paul Carrack.: Tickets avaiable.

For those who have not heard of Wader Quest this talk introduces the organisation through the beauty and diversity of the waders to be found around the world, some of which are quite surprising.