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Happy Diwali
Diwali is one of the most important and prestigious festivals in Leicester’s
cultural calendar. It is a central attraction of our festival programme and
continues to grow annually.
It is with great pride that we host one of the largest Diwali celebrations
outside of India. As one of the most culturally diverse cities in the country,
Diwali allows people from many cultures in Leicester to be together in
friendship. It also serves as a wonderful time for family and friends to
celebrate.
We would like to express our gratitude to all of those who work tirelessly
to ensure that Diwali is such a success, particularly the Leicester Hindu
Festival Council, along with Curve, the Diwali Advisory Panel, local ward
councillors and all of the city council departments involved.
It again gives us huge pleasure to join in these great celebrations and wish
you all a very happy and peaceful Diwali.
Sir Peter Soulsby Piara Singh Clair MBE
City Mayor Deputy City Mayor
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Happy Diwali ........................................... 3
Diwali in Leicester ........................... 6 - 7
Leicester’s Diwali Celebrations ..... 8 - 9
Club Suite The Nelson Suite The Pavillion
Up to 120 seated inc balcony view Up to 250 seated inc balcony views Up to 180 seated What’s On ...................................... 11 - 25
Map of Firework Display ............. 26 - 27
Food ................................................ 28 - 31
Shopping ...................................... 33 - 36
The Kube Exhibition Hall Staying in the City ....................... 37 - 40
Up to 500 seated Up to 300 seated
Road Closures .............................. 44 - 45
Travel into Leicester ................... 48 - 49
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The condition imposed on him was that only
Diwali in Leicester
those Rajas that could hold onto the Guru’s
robe would be set free. Guru Hargobind
Ji had a special robe made with 52 khalia
(tapers) so that each of the Rajas could walk
free with him. He was then given the name
‘Bandhi Chhorr’, the deliverer of prisoners.
Leicester‘s celebration of Diwali is one of following Rama and Hanuman’s victory over
the biggest outside of India. Whether it’s the demon King Ravana and rescue of Sita In India, Sikhs celebrate by lighting candles
to enjoy dance, fireworks, food or fashion - from his evil clutches. and divas (clay lamps) in houses and on the
come and celebrate Diwali with us! Sarowar – the scared water which surrounds
Each day leading up to Diwali has a different the Golden Temple, Amritsar. Sikhs in
The festival kicks off with our famous lights meaning and these also vary between regions Leicester celebrate in Gurdwaras (temples).
switch-on on Sunday 28 October and or communities.
culminates with a glorious fireworks display
and entertainment on Diwali Day Wednesday The first day marks the start of Diwali. It is
7 November. We also have a fantastic dedicated to the worship of the Goddess
selection of events taking place around the Lakshmi who provides prosperity.
city during the fortnight and we welcome you
to join us in Leicester. On the second, there is a focus on abolishing
evil and the Goddess Kali is worshipped.
What is Diwali?
Diwali is an ancient festival celebrated by On the third, Diwali day, clay lamps (called
Hindus, Sikhs and Jains all over the world. divas) and candles are lit in temples and
It represents the universal messages of houses, and fireworks are let off, giving People seek blessings at Diwali from Lakshmi,
good over evil, of truth over falsehood and Diwali its name of Festival of Lights. People the goddess of wealth and prosperity, and
of light shining in the dark of the year. It is also clean and decorate their homes with Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles.
traditionally a time for exchanging gifts, Rangoli (traditional colourful folk patterns), For Jains, followers of one of India’s
friendship, peace, and goodwill to all. buy new clothes, and give each other gifts For Sikhs, Diwali celebrates the release of most ancient religions, Diwali marks the
and sweets. the sixth guru, Guru Hargobind Ji, and 52 anniversary of the attainment of Moksha,
For Hindus, Diwali represents the start of the Hindu Rajas (kings) from imprisonment. the final liberation of the soul from the cycle
On the fourth, it is the start of the New Year Guru Hargobind Ji was held for 40 days at the of death and rebirth, by Lord Mahavir. On
New Year. It honours the victory of good over
(Nutan Varsh) and businesses traditionally Gwalior Fortress along with the Rajas, who this day, Jains celebrate this permanent
evil, and brightness over darkness.
open new accounts. had been deprived of their kingdoms and happiness of the soul and remember Lord
It also marks the start of winter. Diwali were badly treated. When the time came for Mahavir’s last sermon, which was given on
The fifth day is important to Hindus as it the Guru’s release, he refused to leave unless Diwali day, before his soul left his body and
honours Lord Rama and his wife Sita
celebrates the relationship between brothers the Rajas were also set free. was liberated.
returning to their kingdom of Ayodhya,
and sisters.
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mixed with the latest computer designed
Leicester’s Diwali
pyrotechnics and fireworks. Watch aerial
fireworks exploding hundreds of feet above,
combined with pyrotechnics at different
heights forming layers of spectacular colour
Celebrations
and sound which highlights the tradition
of light and colour during this wonderful
festival.
This year Leicester’s Wheel of Light returns.
The big wheel will be located on Belgrave
Diwali Lights Switch On Road from 26 October until 11 November.
Sunday 28 October 3pm – 9pm
Belgrave Road main stage from 5.30pm
Cossington Street Recreation Ground stage
programme from 4pm
Diwali Day The Diwali Village on Cossington Street
Wednesday 7 November 3pm – 9pm Recreation Ground will feature a full stage
Cossington Street Recreation Ground stage programme showcasing local talent,
programme from 6pm children’s fun-fair rides and stalls including
food and concessions running from 3pm to
This year, Leicester’s world famous Diwali 9pm.
celebrations promise to be more spectacular
and dazzling than ever, with the return On Diwali Day, the Diwali Village will again
of the Diwali Village on Cossington Street be on Cossington Street Recreation ground
Recreation Ground and an aerial firework Leicester Hindu Festival Council, Leicester along with a full stage programme of
display above Belgrave Road. City Council and supported by Curve. The entertainment, presented by the Leicester
stage programme for Diwali Switch On will Hindu Festival Council.
Everyone will be welcomed to join in run 5.30pm - 8pm on Belgrave Road with
the festivities which will begin with the the lights turned on at 7.30pm followed by Fireworks have always been a traditional
illumination of the Diwali lights along the fireworks, which this year can be viewed part of Diwali celebrations and on Diwali Day
Belgrave Road, on Leicester’s ‘Golden Mile’, from Belgrave Road. The Golden Mile will be the fireworks can be viewed from Belgrave
on Sunday 28 October. Up to 40,000 people bathed in light throughout the festive period Road and the surrounding area. Leicester’s
will watch the lights switch on, which follows until Diwali Day, when the celebrations Diwali display is created and choreographed
a vibrant programme of music and dance on continue with the stage on Cossington Street by local company Bright Spark Fireworks Ltd
the Belgrave Road stage presented by the Recreation Ground. who have embraced traditional elements
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For details of more events and activities go Diwali Wheel of Light
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to visitleicester.info or follow us on: Friday 26 October – Sunday 11 November
Belgrave Road
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leicesterfest #diwalileicester After last year’s success the 110-foot Ferris
leicesterfest wheel is returning to the Diwali celebrations
this year. Leicester’s Wheel of Light arrives at
Family Rangoli Workshops Belgrave Road through to the end of Diwali.
Tuesday 23 October The wheel will be lit at night to provide a
1pm – 3pm & 3.30pm – 5.30pm glittering centrepiece to the festivities.
Belgrave Neighbourhood Centre Opening times and ticket prices will be
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Take part this half term in a participatory
family Rangoli activity. Share your skills Curve & An Indian Summer Festival’s
while learning new ones and meet the Diwali Family Day
artist behind the spectacular Diwali Rangoli Saturday 27 October
exhibitions. Rangoli art contains intricate, 11am – 3pm
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families of all ages who in turn can keep the fun family activity. Free events include
ancient tradition alive. Free family drop in - performances on the foyer stage from House
30 minute sessions. Suitable for ages 5+ of Verse, sitar music in the café, dressing up,
shadow puppets and other craft activities, a
Diwali Storytelling at Rushey Mead mehndi artist and backstage tours. Come and
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Library see a brand new Little Curve show: Hanuman 8
Tuesday 23 October Moves a Mountain & Attempts To Eat The Sun,
2pm – 3.30pm suitable for children 4+ and their families.
Rushey Mead Library All activity is free, some may be bookable in
T: 0116 266 5112 advance via the Curve website:
Be transported by words and your curveonline.co.uk
imagination in to a world of light and
celebration through Diwali stories shared Yuva Nartan
together. Saturday 27 October
7pm – 9.30pm
Diwali Storytelling at Belgrave Library Curve Theatre
Thursday 25 October Ticket Office: 0116 242 3595
2pm – 3.30pm W: curveonline.co.uk / nupurarts.org.uk
Belgrave Library An exciting evening of vibrant Indian
T: 0116 299 5500 classical dance and music presented as
Be transported by words and your part of Curve Theatre’s Inside Out Festival,
imagination in to a world of light and featuring dance and music artists from the
celebration through Diwali stories shared region and across the UK.
together. Tickets: £11 (Concessions for under 26 years
and over 60s 15% off for Curve Members)
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Museum of the Moon Museum of the Moon Events at Belgrave
Sunday 28 October – Wednesday 7 November Neighbourhood Centre
Belgrave Neighbourhood Centre Rangoli Exhibition - Under the Moonlight!
Opening Sunday 28 October 4pm – 9pm Sunday 28 October & Wednesday 7 November
Other viewing times are Tuesday 30 – Tuesday 4pm – 8.30pm
6 November from 4pm – 8pm (excluding Inspired by the moon, reflections and
Sunday 4 November) and Wednesday 7 stillness the award winning team behind the
November 3pm – 9pm annual Diwali Rangoli exhibitions present
a mixture of breathtakingly modern and
As part of this year’s Diwali Leicester traditional Rangoli styles, themed around
celebrations an art installation featuring water and nature, presented under a life size
a 7 metre diameter model of the Moon, by installation of the moon. Be inspired by this
Luke Jerram, will be placed in Belgrave once forgotten folk art as artists transform it
Neighbourhood Centre. in to a visually stunning exhibition. Free drop
in event. Suitable for all ages.
The Museum of the Moon features 120dpi
detailed NASA imagery of the lunar surface. Diwali Moon Family Day
At an approximate scale of 1:500,000, each Saturday 3 November
centimetre of the internally lit spherical 11am – 3pm
sculpture represents 5km of the moon’s Enjoy an unbelievably close up view of the
surface. Museum of the Moon and share in a range
of inspiring, informative and creative
Since its debut in August 2016, the Museum activities. Workshop demos on the Moon
of the Moon has been presented in a number and Meteorites, including the chance to
of different ways both indoors and outdoors. hold space rocks from the National Space
As it travels from place to place, it gathers Centre plus storytelling and crafts from
an ongoing collection of personal responses, Neighbourhood Services. Free family drop in.
stories and mythologies, as well as
highlighting the latest Moon science Diwali Moon Family Meditation
Sunday 4 November
Space will also be made available for personal 12noon – 3pm
reflection and prayers. T: 0116 222 1004
A chance to experience harmony and
wellbeing from the peace of space as a family
under the Museum of the Moon installation
through guided meditation and yoga. Free
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Diwali Lights Switch On
Sunday 28 October the brim with fashion, jewellery, arts,
Diwali Lights Switch On 5.30pm – 9pm crafts, henna and community information
Main stage 5.30pm – 8pm as well as children’s funfair, freebies and
Belgrave Road giveaways. Plus don’t miss the huge variety
of tantalising traditional Indian snacks,
Diwali Village 3pm – 9pm delicious curries and drinks from across the
Stage 3pm – 8.30pm Indian subcontinent. Take part in the circus
Cossington Street Recreation Ground skills workshop from 3pm – 4.30pm and
experience the magnificent light and fire
Celebrate Diwali Leicester with the
show, Lantern Glow at 7pm and 8.30pm.
illumination of the Diwali lights along
Belgrave Road featuring a traditional
The Diwali community stage will dazzle you
music and dance programme on the main
with dances and music to get you in the party
stage, Diwali Village, annual Mela Rangoli
mood. Watch dancers, singers and artists
exhibition, Museum of the Moon at Belgrave
from across the region showcase their talents
Neighbourhood Centre and firework finale.
along with performances from local schools,
The highlight of the main stage at 7pm will dance academies and performing art groups.
see dancers from across the city coming
together to create a brand new dance Take a ride on Leicester’s Wheel of Light,
performance set on the streets of Mumbai. lighting up the streets at night with its
Inspired by Curve’s recent work in Mumbai 110-foot illuminous Ferris wheel providing a
and featuring choreography by Leicester’s birds-eye view of the spectacular lights along
internationally acclaimed dance sensation Belgrave Road.
Aakash Odedra and Curve Dance Associate
Melanie Knott, the performance combines And finally the Diwali Light Switch On would
new contemporary dance and a flavour of not be the same without the spectacular
Bollywood, featuring the hit Shakalaka Baby aerial firework display which can be seen
from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Bombay Dreams. above Leicester’s Golden Mile and the
surrounding area from 7.30pm.
Visit the famous Diwali Village in Cossington
Street Recreation Ground, open from
3pm – 9pm. The Village will be packed to
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Diwali Dinner and Dance Giant Puppet Performance and Parade Diwali Activities Family Fun Day Presented by Sitar Music Society in
Saturday 27 October Friday 2 November Saturday 3 November partnership with Leicester Cathedral.
7pm until late 5pm – 5.15pm 11am – 3pm Tickets: £10 / £8
Peepul Enterprise City Centre New Walk Museum and Art Gallery Booking link: eventbrite.co.uk/e/music-and-
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and music with DJ Mani Beats. Tickets: £22 each. re-imagining characters, Hanuman and including Indian dancing, handling
Ravana as 10ft puppets that tower above traditional Diwali objects, decorating torans Rangoli Competition
Diwali Fashion Show a dance battle as two armies collide. Join and creating Rangoli designs. Come in your Sunday 4 November
Sunday 28 October us in a procession of dancers, drummers best Indian outfit or dress up in one of ours. 10.30am – 1pm
3pm – 4pm and stilt walkers. Led by the giant puppets, Shree Sanatan Mandir
New Walk Museum and Art Gallery opposing armies of monkeys and demons Out with the Old and in with the New T: 0116 266 1402
T: 0116 225 4900 come together and collide in a captivating Saturday 3 November The Rangoli competition is open to all to
Join us for a vibrant fashion event, performance. 6.30pm – 9pm enter and is judged in different categories
showcasing an exquisite collection of sarees, New Walk Museum & Art Gallery so that children and adults can take part.
lenghas, shervanis and chaniya-choris for W: ochs.org.uk Prizes will be awarded to the winners and
the family to wear at Diwali. A talk by Anuradha Dooney of the Oxford the Rangolis will be displayed during the
Free entry. Advance booking recommended. Centre for Hindu Studies (OCHS). Diwali period for the hundreds of visitors
Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is celebrated all to the Temple to see. Competition rules are
The Great Diabetes Walk in support of the Diwali Mela Bazaar over the world today with fireworks, lighting available from the Mandir office.
Leicester Diabetes Village Saturday 3 November of lamps, gift-giving and feasting. It is a time
Sunday 28 October 10am – 5pm of looking forward and renewal. This talk A Unique Rangoli
4.30pm Humberstone Gate & Clock Tower revisits the rich legacy of ideas and teachings Sunday 4 November
Start at Shreeji Dham Haveli Temple W: visitleicester.info from the tales of Rama, Sita, Krishna, 11am – 4.30pm
504 Melton Road to Cossington Street Leicester City Council in partnership with Laksmi, Ganesha and Kali and proposes that Highcross Leicester
Recreation Ground. Leicester Belgrave Mela and Sabras Radio what is old, when retold, creates the new. T: 0116 242 8644
For further information and to register email: brings you a flavour of Diwali celebrations View this unique Rangoli installation at the
stardiabetes@gmail.com to the city centre. Experience a feast of Music & Light Highcross Shopping Centre where the artist
Indian shopping, arts & crafts and live Saturday 3 November will be creating a Rangoli with a difference.
Garland and Toran Making entertainment from Sabras Roadshow. 7pm – 8.30pm Traditionally Rangoli designs are simple
Friday 2 November Plus food, dance, fashion, music and culture. Leicester Cathedral geometric shapes, deity impressions, or they
4pm – 6.30pm W: leicestercathedral.org depict nature. However here you will see
Shreeji Dham Haveli, 504 Melton Road Experience the moods and melodies of the Rangoli art form expressing a unique
T: 0116 212 2827 Indian classical music and pay homage to message of our times.
Learn the skills of making garlands and its spiritual depth and universal message in
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Diwali Day The Golden Mile will be bathed in light throughout the
festive period until Diwali Day, when the celebrations
Wednesday 7 November continue at Cossington Street Recreation Ground
3pm – 9pm, stage programme from 6pm with entertainment, children’s funfair, food and craft
Cossington Street Recreation Ground stalls. There will also be an aerial firework display
W: visitleicester.info over Belgrave Road and the surrounding area.
Portrait Rangoli by
Milan Arvind Kumar:
Mela Rangoli exhibition 2017
Lighting up Limekiln Lock Diwali cultural show consisting of Indian
Wednesday 7 November folk dancing and semi classical dance Rangoli: An Art Form by family members. Generally, this practice
6pm – 9pm performances by children and young people. is showcased during occasions such as
Limekiln Lock, off Abbey Park Road, LE1 3WA You can also learn some dance moves and Rangoli is an art form, originating in the festivals, auspicious occasions, marriage
W: canalrivertrust.org.uk join in some Bollywood dance. Indian subcontinent, in which patterns celebrations and other similar milestones
Experience your local waterway in a new are created on the floor or the ground and gatherings.
light as Limekiln Lock is transformed with Igniting Minds and Illuminating Hearts using materials such as coloured rice, dry
illuminations. Come along to our stall at the Saturday 10 November flour, coloured sand or flower petals. It is Rangoli designs can be simple geometric
switch on event on Sunday 28 October at 6pm – 8pm usually made during Diwali, festivals and shapes, deity impressions or flower and
Cossington Recreation Ground to make your Harmony House, 122 Ross Walk celebrations in the Indian subcontinent. petal shapes (appropriate for the given
own boat, then visit the canal on Diwali Day T: 0116 216 8430 Designs are passed from one generation to celebrations), but they can also be very
to see it afloat. Speaker: Sister Jayanti, European Director of the next, keeping both the art form and the elaborate designs crafted by individuals or
the Brahma Kumaris and NGO Representative tradition alive. numerous people together. The traditional
Cultural Variety Show to the United Nations, Geneva. base material is usually dry powdered rice or
Saturday 10 November The Festival of Lights celebrates the return The purpose of Rangoli is decoration, and dry flour, to which sindoor (vermilion), haldi
3pm – 4pm to a time of happiness and harmony. It is it is thought to bring good luck. Design (turmeric) and other natural colours can be
New Walk Museum and Art Gallery symbolic of the light that shines within all depictions may also vary as they reflect added. Other more modern materials now
T: 0116 225 4900 of us. Join us for an evening of experience, traditions, folklore, and practices that are include coloured sand and stone, flowers and
Bring the family down to see a vibrant entertainment and enlightenment. unique to each area. It is traditionally done petals.
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Bobby’s Restaurant (v)
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150 Belgrave Road Leicester LE4 5AT
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20 Melton Rd Leicester LE4 5EA Melton Restaurant
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96 Granby Street Leicester LE1 1DJ Mithaas (v)
T: 0116 233 2715 / herbrestaurant.co.uk 103-105 Narborough Road Leicester LE3 0PA
Heritage India T: 0116 254 1588 / mithaas.co.uk
328-330 Welford Road Leicester LE2 6EH Mirch Masala (v)
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Shopping
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Golden Mile
Leicester’s famous Golden Mile is just a 10-15 minute walk from the Clock Tower. Along the
Belgrave and Melton Roads, The Golden Mile has one of the largest concentrations of Indian
clothes and gold jewellery shops (which give the area its name) in the country.
Be dazzled by the fantastic hue of colours and fashion trends and take a break from your shopping in
one of the many restaurants and eateries (see the food pages) along the mile. The Golden Mile
is also the focus of our Diwali celebrations which attract people from all over the world.
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Highcross toys at Just…The Fair Trade Shop or perhaps High Street, Humberstone Gate and
The Highcross centre is the heartbeat of the treat yourself with handmade chocolates at Gallowtree Gate
city’s shopping scene attracting thousands of Cocoa Amore, The Lanes has plenty to offer. In the High Street area, you can relax and
shoppers, from high-end retailers from John With cafés galore along Loseby Lane spilling unwind at the Cosy Club, refresh in the
Lewis, Jo Malone and Reiss to the popular out onto its pavements and The Globe pub 15th century Wygston’s House, dine in
favourites such as Topshop, Next and Zara. serving fine ales since 1720, it’s the perfect the beautifully restored, elegant Victorian
Be it Mango, Debenhams, River Island, USC place to refresh too! city pub King Richard III or admire the
and Superdry there’s something for all styles neo-classical décor of Café Bruxelles. Enjoy
and tastes. Take a break at one of the large Market Street a wide range of shops include Jellyrolls
number of cafés and restaurants offering Explore one of Leicester’s historic streets, kidswear, Amabis, selling unique jewellery
everything from spicy Caribbean at Turtle browse for your new ride at Future Cycles, and gifts and Wellgosh offering premium
Bay to Italian chic at Carluccio’s. fashions at Fat Face and the finest jewellery contemporary clothing.
at Tarratt’s including Rolex, Chanel and
Highcross is easily accessible through its Longines. Take time out to enjoy fresh and Gallowtree Gate is home to major high street
main entrances on High Street, or directly locally sourced produce at The Detox Shack, chains, including Boots, Marks & Spencer,
from the 2,000 space multi-storey John Lewis artisan drinks from 200 Degrees Coffee Dorothy Perkins and designer fashions at
carpark or rooftop parking. Shop, craft beers and cocktails at Head of Cruise and Flannels. Nearby Humberstone
W: highcrossleicester.com Steam and walk down to the Knight & Garter Gate includes shops like New Look and the
for a boutique range of beers, wines & spirits. popular jewellery store Pandora.
Haymarket of ‘Deli of the Year’ 2017/2018. Cocktail
The Haymarket Shopping Centre is situated creations at 33 Cank Street, coffee at Between shopping you can relax at one of
opposite Highcross and has been a feature of St Martin’s Tea and Coffee Merchants, many cafés and restaurants, including Pret A
the city centre for more than four decades. fine Italian wines at Veeno and visit Gelato Manger in Gallowtree Gate, Mrs Bridge’s Tea
You will find great brands such as TK Maxx, Village, voted best dessert outlet at the Food Rooms on The Lanes and Costa Coffee at the
H&M, Primark and the Body Shop. Aside Awards England 2016. Clock Tower.
from the big names and national chains,
the Haymarket is also home to a number The Lanes
of independent shops where you’ll find The Lanes lead you into Leicester’s
selections to tempt individual tastes. independent heart with a quaint shopping
W: haymarketshoppingcentre.com district offering quirky and unique shops.
Contemporary country and rustic interiors at
St Martins Pomponette and jewellery, gifts and wooden
Connected to The Lanes, the area offers
a mix of unique shopping, food and drink Silver Arcade, Malcolm Arcade and
experiences. The Vintage Scene provides Odeon Arcade
clothing from 70s though to 90s, Harriman The city’s arcades operate as a network of
& Co for contemporary design and Crafty Sew interconnecting thoroughfares peppered
& So is a fabulous sewing emporium and Beat with interesting and unique boutiques
Route for vintage and vinyl records. and shops. Silver Arcade is one of just two
four-storey Victorian shopping arcades in
St Martins is home to the latest additions to the country with unique shops such as Deli
the cities food scene with slow cooked meats Flavour and handmade doughnuts from
of Grillstock, the South American flavours of Doughnott. Nearby are Odeon Arcade and
Bodega Cantina and health food kitchen with Malcolm Arcade. Malcolm Arcade is similar to
a fusion at KAI. its Silver relation, and is home to an eclectic
mix of shops including a haberdashers and
These join the spectacular former bank Rockaboom record shop.
conversions of Middletons Steakhouse
& Grill and Delilah’s Fine Foods, winnerDiwali Guide 2018
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Whether coming to Leicester for a day, Leicester City Football Club’s home, the
weekend or longer, the city has a range King Power Stadium, hosts stadium tours,
of accommodation and an exciting array giving football fans the opportunity to go
of places to enjoy alongside your Diwali behind the scenes. Enjoy VIP access to areas
experience. normally reserved for players, officials and
staff. You’ll see the media suite, an executive
Inhabited for over 2,000 years, Leicester box, home and away changing rooms, the
truly is the beating heart of England. Built on dugout areas and finally walk out of the
the site of two millennia of history, Romans, King Power Stadium tunnel.
Saxons, Tudors and Victorians among others
have all left their mark, helping to weave the Sports fans are spoilt for choice in Leicester;
Leicester Market Clarendon Park and Queens Road rich historical tapestry of the city. alongside the Fearless Foxes, the formidable
With over 700 years of history, Leicester Near to Victoria Park and the University of Leicester Tigers continue from strength
Market is celebrated for its fruit and Leicester, Clarendon Park offers tranquil, Nowadays, the regenerated city centre is to strength as the best supported and
vegetables but there’s much more to the Victorian streets with beautiful shops and vibrant and thriving with everything from most successful club in English rugby. The
largest market of its type in Europe. Here you boutiques, art galleries, record shops, fine art to fine dining, world class theatre to Leicester Riders, British Basketball League
can also pick up cosmetics, flowers, antiques, bookshops, gift shops, restaurants, cafés, elite sport and experiences from as far afield champions and the oldest professional club
books, electronics, DVDs, computer games, bars, beauty salons and spas; all creating a as the Indian subcontinent and even outer in British basketball continue their success in
clothes, cards, toys and fabrics. wonderful shopping experience. For foodies space! their new home in Leicester Arena.
visit Christopher James Deli, Bar Dos
But it’s the atmosphere of the bustling and Hermanos, Halycon Kitchen and Salvador
vibrant market place that will reward you the Deli. Buy shoes and coffee at Northern
most. Enjoy the new Market Square and visit Cobbler and hunt for bargains at Leicester
the award-winning Food Hall for quality food Antique Warehouse on Welford Road.
including fresh seafood, meats and cheeses. Queens Road and Clarendon Park Road are
beloved by students and professionals who
live in this charming neighbourhood.
Narborough Road and Hinckley Road
Acclaimed as the most diverse street in
Britain, Narborough Road is a popular Francis Street and Allandale Road
student area and an eclectic mix of cultures. For a bit of boutique revelry, visit Francis
Street and Allandale Road. This area in
Nestled in among the bars and the takeaways
Stoneygate has high-end gifts galore and
are dozens of international supermarkets,
quaint coffee shops and bistros to help you
selling everything from Polish to Caribbean
unwind. For designer fashion visit Browns
food, Asian restaurants and curry houses.
Lingerie or Tin Fish Shoes and for eclectic
As for shopping, there are bargains to be had
pieces for the home try Powder Blue. You
with second-hand furniture, electronics and
can be pampered at Bellissimo Beauty or
household appliances.
Beau Asthetica, while gadget lovers will
enjoy browsing Stewart’s Watches or Bang
& Olufsen. Refresh at the The Real Ale
Classroom and The Toast Inn and dine at
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And it’s not just the sporting theatres that The 2012 unearthing and identification of
are grabbing the headlines in this city. The the remains of King Richard III in a council
An exciting development of ground-breaking architectural masterpiece car park has sparked a revival of interest in
Curve Theatre provides engaging first-class the city’s heritage, including a new visitor
2, 3 & 4 bedroom homes theatrical experiences from world premieres centre on the site of the world-renowned
to its own sell-out Curve productions. discovery. Named as one of Lonely Planet’s
Offering waterfront living with Meanwhile De Montfort Hall, Leicester’s ‘hottest’ attractions in the world for 2015,
the convenience of the city. largest entertainment venue, has been the King Richard III Visitor Centre has been
serving the city with quality live acts since created around the poignant place where
New show home now open 1913. King Richard III’s remains were buried for
The Corah, a beautiful 3 bedroom home more than half a millennium – one of the
with flexible living to suit your lifestyle
most fascinating and intriguing historic sites
in England and only a few paces from where
Buy your new home the king’s final resting place can be found in
with just a 5% deposit* Leicester Cathedral.
Happy Diwali Tel no: 0330 058 0911 Open daily 10am to 5pm The family favourite New Walk Museum
& Art Gallery is named after the tranquil,
Wolsey Island Abbey Meadows,
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You’ll be welcomed by the enormous Rutland
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If revolutionary theatre fails to transport artwork in the UK and Picasso Ceramics works
you to another world, perhaps the National from the unique collection of Lord and Lady
Space Centre can provide an out-of-this Attenborough. You can also discover the
world experience. The striking rocket tower, new Ancient Egyptian Galleries (opening
interactive galleries and the UK’s largest 20 October) showcasing the most significant
planetarium will satisfy even the most collection of Ancient Egyptian artefacts in
imaginative interstellar curiosities. the East Midlands.Diwali Guide 2018
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The award winning Maiyango Hotel
and Restaurant offers a boutique hotel
experience in the heart of the city. The Fish
& The Chip restaurant serves the nation’s
favourite comfort food, playful cocktails and
craft beer and once you’ve had enough to eat
and drink, the luxurious hotel rooms offer a
perfect place for rest and recuperation before
you resume your city adventure.
Situated on the tree lined New Walk,
approximately five minutes’ walk from the
railway station, is The Belmont Hotel. This
family owned, town house hotel is a unique
retreat in the city centre. With family and
luxury rooms, the Belmont is ideal for visitors
looking for a warm and personal welcome.
The city also has a number of well-known
hotel brands including the Ibis, Premier
Inn and Travelodge as well as the Holiday
Inn which is perfectly located for visitors
to the new King Richard III Visitor Centre
and has leisure and spa facilities as well as
convenient parking.
Further out of the city centre at junction 21
of the M1 is the 4 star Marriott Hotel with
Hotel Accommodation
excellent dining and leisure facilities on site
For those travellers on a budget there’s the
and the Hilton which offers a good range of
Ramada Encore, conveniently situated near
family rooms as well as leisure facilities.
Curve in the Cultural Quarter or if you’re
looking for a little more luxury, there’s the
newly refurbished Mercure Leicester, The
Grand Hotel on Granby Street that offers
four star accommodation and a unique food
and drink experience at Marco Pierre White
restaurant.
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HAPPY Festive Fun at Jubilee Square
There’s plenty of festive fun for the family
covered marquee. And if you miss the chance
to ride the Wheel of Light during Diwali or if
DIWALI
you’d just love a second go then you’re in luck,
at Jubilee Square with the return of the ice
the 110-foot Ferris wheel is moved to Jubilee
rink and Christmas Wheel of Light. This year
Square for Christmas from 16 November until
the Jubilee Square Ice Rink returns between
7 January providing a whole new perspective
6 December and 6 January at twice the size
of the city. Find out lots more to see and do
allowing plenty of room for family and friends
over the festive period at visitleicester.info.
to show off their moves on real ice in the
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