Leicester is one place definitely worth a visit, or two, this summer - with a whole host of events, festivals, shows and sport taking place you’ll find something for everyone. Old favourites return, such as the Caribbean Carnival, the ever popular Riverside Festival; promising family fun on and off the water and the award winning Summer Sundae Weekender at De Montfort Hall & Gardens, including The Zutons and The Charlatans.
There’s also the Special Olympics GB National Summer Games, Workshops, Craft Days, Italian & Farmers Markets, Leicester Libraries Summer Scheme, Museums to visit, Discovery Days and Belgrave Mela, plus FREE swims too…
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