We’re approaching the time of the year when De Montfort University and the University of Leicester welcome a new cohort of undergraduate students for the next academic year, with many young people moving to the city for the very first time filled with ant ...
Leicester Market – The Hub Of Diversity
The dictionary definition of the word diversity is simply ‘the fact of many different types of things or people being included in something’. With the fact that in the 2011 Census, Leicester was named as one of the most diverse cities in the UK, the defi ...
Open Streets returns Sunday 27th Aug
Open Streets is back again on the last Sunday 27th August 2023. Come along and join in the fun at Leicester Market and Town Hall Square from 1pm-4pm with a variety of free activities for all the family to enjoy. This month’s highlight is a variety of L ...
Mela Festival back at Leicester Market
An array of South Asian arts and Indian cultural entertainment will take over Leicester city centre on Sunday 20 August as Mela Festival returns. Leicester Market will be the vibrant venue for an immensely popular Indian shopping bazaar, including vari ...
Make Fish the Dish of the Day
At Leicester Market, our Food Hall has expert fishmongers ready to serve you a beautiful taste of the sea, perfect for those of us that crave a trip to the coast but haven’t been able to in recent months. Our fishmongers have delicious fresh fish, shel ...
Let’s ‘Meat’ Andrew Sykes Butchers
Andrew is a second-generation butcher and has been in the trade for his entire working life. Providing shoppers with the highest quality and locally-sourced meats, Andrew and his team cater to special orders and offer discounts to regular customers. ...
Grab A Wheel Of Your Guilty Pleasure This National Wine And Cheese Day
National Wine and Cheese Day takes place on Tuesday 25 July, and Leicester Market offers the perfect place to pick up your favourite guilty pleasure. Whether you guzzle down the pair for lunch, or as a midnight feast, it’s always a satisfying feeling mat ...
New mural celebrates life and times of Leicester Market
An impressive new mural celebrating the history of Leicester Market through the centuries has been created overlooking Green Dragon Square. The huge artwork overlooks the new route connecting Town Hall Square to the historic market, which dates back to ...
Grab a Leicester Market Lunch
With many workers in Leicester City Centre heading out for their lunch break every day; have you considered taking a detour to Leicester Market for a sumptuous snack? Whilst there are all of the established names dotted throughout the city, a tasty lu ...
Open Streets Art Market – Artists call out
Artists call out for Art Market on 25th June from 1-4pm. Are you looking for a place to showcase and have the opportunity to sell your art and craft work? Our first Art Market in May was a great success, so much so we are now making this a regular addi ...