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Leicester Market

Market Place, city centre · Leicester City

  • Markets & shopping
  • Food & drink

One of the UK's biggest covered markets, with fresh fruit and veg, street food and local traders.

1–2 hrsMon–Sat, daytime
FreeDetails
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Diwali lights on Belgrave Road

Golden Mile, Belgrave · Leicester City

  • Festivals & fairs
  • Seasonal & celebrations
  • Food & drink
  • Community events
  • Free local events

One of the biggest Diwali celebrations outside India, with lights, food stalls and fireworks.

EveningAutumn, around Diwali
FreeDetails
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Loughborough Market

Market Place, Loughborough · Charnwood

  • Markets & shopping
  • Food & drink

A traditional open-air market in the town centre, with food, plants and bargains.

1 hrThursdays & Saturdays
FreeDetails
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Leicester Christmas Market

Gallowtree Gate & High Street, Leicester · Leicester City

  • Markets & shopping
  • Food & drink
  • Seasonal & celebrations

Wooden chalets along the main shopping streets, close to the funfair and Christmas lights.

Multi-dayThu 12 Nov – Sun 27 Dec
FreeDetails
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Christmas in Ashby Christmas Market

Market Street & Brook Street, Ashby-de-la-Zouch · North West Leicestershire

  • Markets & shopping
  • Food & drink
  • Seasonal & celebrations
  • Free local events

About 80 festive stalls, food and drink, and live music across two streets.

Multi-daySat 5 Dec – Sun 6 Dec
FreeDetails
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Melton Mowbray Christmas Market

Town centre, Melton Mowbray · Melton & Rutland

  • Markets & shopping
  • Food & drink
  • Seasonal & celebrations
  • Free local events

Three days of independent makers, artisan food and drink, and live entertainment.

Multi-dayFri 27 Nov – Sun 29 Nov, 11:00
FreeDetails
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Leicester Caribbean Carnival

Victoria Park, Leicester · Leicester City

  • Festivals & fairs
  • Live music & concerts
  • Food & drink
  • Community events
  • Outdoor adventures

A celebration of Caribbean culture, music, creativity and community with the 2027 theme Mother Earth.

EventSat 7 Aug
FreeDetails
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Syston Food Festival

Central Park, Syston · Charnwood

  • Festivals & fairs
  • Food & drink
  • Live music & concerts
  • Family & children
  • Markets & shopping
  • Outdoor adventures

A two-day food and drink festival featuring street food, live music, eating competitions, children's rides and artisan stalls.

Multi-daySat 17 Jul – Sun 18 Jul, 10:30
£2 entry; under-14s freeDetails

Times, prices and access change, so check with the venue before you set off.