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Explore the delights of this medieval church: St Andrews has been a place of worship for over 800 years in Aylestone. The church has a rich history, the tower with its ancient bells, and the newly restored organ.

Join us for this brand new tour as we look at precious and unusual objects drawn from the history of Leicester Cathedral.

Join the self-titled Mythstorians, AKA residents of YMCA Leicestershire, as they bring the folklore, myths and legends of Leicestershire to life in an interactive exhibition.

Drop in for a chance to explore our beautiful building and discover some of the things that happen in it. Refreshments and activities available. We will also be taking part in Ride + Stride.

A walking tour of one of the city’s most historically important areas, the “Georgian Leicester" walk will identify architectural heritage from the long eighteenth century.

The Guildhall and the Cathedral Church of St. Martin by Irene Turlington

A walking tour of the Greyfriars Conservation Area, Leicester, with a commentary covering notable buildings, their architecture and their history from the dissolution of the Franciscan friary in 1538 to the present day.

A fun day for all the family with games and activities. Organised Board games and dominoes (1.30-3.30pm) A chance to view St Peter's Church and hear a piano recital (11am)

A walking tour of Leicester's Humberstone Gate.

As the current custodians of the historic building at 8 Bowling Green Street, Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage has researched its fascinating history and the vital role it has played in Leicester since 1865.

Enjoy free guided tours exploring the Guildhall's rich history-from Shakespearean links and Medieval Leicester to its 1920s museum transformation.

Features include 44 magnificently carved sandstone pillars, a beautiful temple dome and ceiling with traditional carvings, a white marble floor, mirrored walls, traditional doors at the Garbhagriha (the inner sanctum) and hand-carved staircases.

Old stables to Braunstone Hall (Winstanley Hotel now). We have 5 rooms of displays of local history and details of the last Lord of the Manor, Major Richard Winstanley.

Celebrating the people who have kept and continue to keep the wheels of Leicester's public transport services moving

A unique opportunity to discover more about the notable range and importance of the University of Leicester Brookfield campus architecture.

Discover this Grade II Jewish Place of Worship.

Join us for Leicester's Cultural Quarter Walking Tour.

Join the Commonwealth War Graves Commission for a free tour of Leicester (Belgrave) Cemetery.

An inner-city gem: a 1708 Chapel, Leicester's oldest complete brick building, with unique octagonal ceiling, innovative roof structure and woodland garden.

the Quaker Meeting House at Queens Road Leicester was opened in 1955. come and see the current Meeting House and an exhibition of the history of Quakers in Leicester.

St Andrew's is one of Leicester's hidden secrets - it looks much bigger and more impressive from the inside than from the outside. It's a Gilbert Scott design from 1860-62 and a lot of decorating and refurbishing has happened in the past 3 years.

In addition to 54 war memorials rescued from loss, on Saturday 13th at noon, David Humberston will be giving a talk in the churchyard about the wonderful and moving “St George’s Memorial Church in Ypres”, filled with memorials and banners.

The grade II listed building of Central Baptist Church Leicester was erected in the 1830’s Georgian period. The main sanctuary was refurbished in 2017 and hosts a large tracker action organ and the William Carey museum.

Secular Hall: exhibition & guided tour - Come and see this unique building rooted in Leicester's radical past.

Visit Newarke Houses Museum which is Leicesters Museum of social history. Historical Grade 2 listed building dating back to 1511.

Normally closed to the public, we will be opening up our projection room for this year's Heritage Open Days, with our projectionist talking visitors through the art of film projection.

Take a free tour round this medieval building with a Blue badge guide. This 15th century buidling is rarely open to the public.

Look down onto Town Hall Square from a different vantage point by visiting the LRFHS Research Centre in Leicester's famous 'Every Street'. We guarantee that it’s one of the best views in Leicester !

Discover the Architectural and Geological Treasures of Bradgate Park

City Hall, Leicester City Council’s headquarters underwent major refurbishment to create office accommodation and meeting rooms. The building refurbishment included the replication of period features to create a 21st century refit with a 1930s feel.

Join a guided tour and find out more about this fine civic building, a true Victorian jewel. Discover how this magnificent building was nearly destroyed during WWII by a German bomb and see the Council Chamber, Tea Room, civic plate, court and cells.

Dr Susan Barton will deliver a lecture on 'Family Fortunes: Braunstone, the Civil War and the Winstanleys', as featured in her new book.

The Church is open for visitors to browse at their leisure.

A unique opportunity to discover more about the notable range and importance of the University of Leicester campus architecture.