As the Easter holidays come around and we have a long weekend to look forward to, there’s plenty to keep you entertained in Leicester.
In this week’s BID Spotlight we’re running down the top things to do in the city centre.
Easter Afternoon Tea at The City Rooms
Head to The City Rooms on Easter Sunday for a special themed afternoon tea. Tuck into sandwiches including smoked salmon and dill creme fraiche, cucumber and cream cheese, and more. Followed by plain and hot cross scones, plus a variety of Easter themed cakes, including Mini Egg Brownie and carrot cake. Easter Afternoon Tea is priced at £25 for adults and £12.50 for childen.
Book online on The City Rooms website.
Family entertainment at The Little Theatre
Enjoy this superb musical adaptation of The Railway Children, which brings masterful emotional depth to the much loved quintessential English classic novel by E Nesbit. Following an idyllic Edwardian family whose life is changed forever when the mother and her three children, Bobbie, Peter and Phyllis are forced to move to the countryside. It takes you on a journey through the adventures they face during the summer that follows alongside a railway that they discover near to their house. This rite of passage story, developing from youthful passion for adventure to an adult sense of responsibility, is suitable for all the family to enjoy.
Performances throughout the Easter holidays. Book tickets via The Little Theatre website.
Good Friday Jazz at The Bottle Garden
Jazz on a Friday returns for an Easter special! Join The Bottle Garden for early doors this Good Friday Bank Holiday! Presenting The Fourmasons jazz trio, fabulous drinks and a delicious selection of sharer platters. See the back of those winter blues and bring in the Easter weekend with all the good vibes! Free entry, to book a table go to www.thebottlegardenbar.co.uk/bookings.
City centre family activities
There’s a whole host of family fun to be had in the city centre. Families can enjoy bowling at East Street Lanes, rainforest mini golf adventures at Treetop Adventure Golf, or cricketing fun in the nets at Sixes Social Cricket. Add to that trampolining fun at Boost, climbing the walls at Social Climbing, or all day gaming action at Lane7 and you’re spoilt for choice.
Steel Magnolias at Curve
Grab the girls for a night of theatre fun. The hysterical, heart-warming and iconic play Steel Magnolias is coming to light up Leicester until Saturday 8 April. The hilarious and heart-warming true story that inspired the hit film starring Dolly Parton and Julia Roberts, is beautifully brought to life on stage. Follow the trials and tribulations of six fierce and sassy women as they set the world to rights in their small-town bustling beauty salon.
Running at Curve until Easter Saturday. Book on the Curve website.
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