Save your pennies by taking advantage of a range of activities you can do for FREE in Leicester!
There are FREE activities for all age groups to enjoy across the city, don’t miss out! Explore a new part of town, pick up a new hobby, swim for FREE or keep fit and kick start your New Year resolutions. We have listed some ideas for you below...
Research your Family History
Leicester Libraries
Help with research, information and guidance - discover clues about your family history. www.leicester.gov.uk/familyhistory
Enjoy Swimming, Have Fun... and Get Fit!
Leicester City Council Leisure Centres
If you're 16 and under, or over 60 and a city resident, you can swim for FREE
www.leicester.gov.uk/freeswims
Visit an Art Gallery
New Walk Museum & Art Gallery
Visit ‘A Journey Out of Darkness’ and see the UK's largest collection of German Expressionist art
www.leicester.gov.uk/germanexpressionist
Embrace the Great Outdoors
Leicester’s Parks
Walk, run, jog, bike, play, explore and discover over 2000 acres of open space.
Why not try ‘Walking Your Way To Health’ – a walking for health scheme, promoting walks across the city’s 10 main parks. Free maps and more information
www.leicester.gov.uk/parks
www.goleicestershire.com/outdoors/default.asp
Toddler Time
Leicester Libraries
Weekly drop-in sessions held at local libraries where you and your under-5s can play and learn for FREE!
www.leicester.gov.uk/toddlertime
Activities for Young People 5-19 years
Leicester City Council Leisure Centres
Many FREE 'Multi Skill' activities are available to help young people improve their basic movement and fundamental sport skills.
www.leicester.gov.uk/your-council-services/lc/sports-services/activites-for-young-people/
For more great things to do in Leicester, find out What's on: www.oneleicester.com/whats-on