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Events

Alex Horne & The Horne Section

May 6, 2017 elisabethcookLeave a comment

Musical mayhem came to Leicester Comedy Festival in the form of Alex Horne & The Horne section (it took me longer than I’m proud of to get that pun). I’d seen them on 8 out of 10 Cats and was excited to get a chance to see the show in full. It turned out to be a…… Continue reading Alex Horne & The Horne Section

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1000 Years Show

February 26, 2017February 26, 2017 elisabethcookLeave a comment

It’s my second year back in Leicester and I’ve finally made use of the excellent Leicester Comedy Festival. Anthony King, the mastermind behind 1000 Years Show, brings his show to the Leicester Guildhall a few times a year and tied this run in with the Festival. That’s 18 days, five 20-minute shows a day! That does…… Continue reading 1000 Years Show

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Bolsover Castle

December 15, 2016December 15, 2016 elisabethcookLeave a comment

Somewhat tucked away on a hill in Derbyshire is the magnificent Bolsover Castle. We went on a fairly grey day, but as I squinted, I saw the great picnic potential on the plentiful grass around the grounds. The castle is fabulously run by English Heritage. An audio tour (on what appeared to be a smart phone)…… Continue reading Bolsover Castle

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Poole’s Cavern & Buxton

October 21, 2016October 21, 2016 elisabethcookLeave a comment

This is a day trip that requires a touch of travel into the lovely county of Derbyshire. The natural caves at Poole’s Cavern are well worth the extra effort. Though the caves take their name from a medieval outlaw, they are natural and just about 2 million years old. Due to damage that has been…… Continue reading Poole’s Cavern & Buxton

Places

Great Central Railway

October 20, 2016October 21, 2016 elisabethcookLeave a comment

Tucked away in Loughborough is the headquarters of the only mainline steam railway in the country. There’s a café at every station and on most trains, whilst in the evenings there are wonderful historic dining carriages. A small museum at the Loughborough station boasts an impressive collection of railway signs and memorabilia. We chose to enjoy…… Continue reading Great Central Railway

Eat & Drink

Bodega Cantina

October 15, 2016October 21, 2016 elisabethcookLeave a comment

Ever since I saw the ‘coming soon’ signs as I walked through St Martin’s Square, I’ve been looking for a chance to check this place out. The atmosphere inside was great, even though we arrived a little on the early side of dinner time. I’m not particularly into music, but my husband appreciated the playlist.…… Continue reading Bodega Cantina

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Fearless Foxes at New Walk Museum

October 15, 2016October 21, 2016 elisabethcookLeave a comment

The exhibition has been extended and it’s not hard to see why. LCFC’s glorious season has taken the whole city by storm and it’s fun to see it all collected in one place. Before you enter the exhibition proper, there is memorabilia stretching back to the days of Leicester Fosse. Walking through a pretty bright…… Continue reading Fearless Foxes at New Walk Museum

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New Walk Museum
New Walk Museum
The Manor House
The Manor House
Great Central Railway
Great Central Railway
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Pavilion Gardens
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