Visit Blaby District

10/09/2026

Do you remember The Bricklayers back in the day? Or perhaps as the New Inn or The Countryman🍺

Help find out more about its heritage, get in touch if you have any memories to share 👇

We’re researching the pub’s history!🍻

Since this year (in October) marks 10 years of The Bricklayers, Beth’s been at the Leicestershire records office doing a deep dive into Sharnford’s pub history.

We’d love your help pulling together photos and memories of the pub from over the years, this could have been from when it was the New Inn, The Countryman or The Bricklayers.

Read our 10 Years of The Bricklayers article, for our reflections on our time so far, and more details about how you can help share your pub memories.

https://www.thebricklayers.org/general-6

09/09/2026

Vote for your Best Day Out in Leicestershire 🎉

We're proud to have some fantastic Blaby District attractions nominated in this year's Leicestershire Tourism & Hospitality Awards!

🧵Cosby Yarn Bomb
🌳Everards Meadows
🛩️ The Victory Show
❄️Bouskell Park Ice House Tours

This category is determined by the public - support your favourites and cast your vote by visiting the awards website and clicking the vote button ❤️

👉 www.goleicestershire.com/awards

Go Leicestershire

03/09/2026

It’s almost time for The Victory Show! Taking place this weekend in Cosby ✈️

Tickets still available 🎟️

03/09/2026

📢 Last tours for the season!

Our final two tours are taking place this September on Thursday 10th and Saturday 12th.

Book on to find out more about the rich history of Bouskell Park, once the site of a medieval village and location for a key archaeological dig 🌳

🍔 Plus all tour attendees receive 10% off lunch at The Bakers Arms, Blaby

👉 Visit www.visitblaby.org.uk/heritage/bouskell-park-ice-house

01/09/2026

Tickets available for the new Victory Dance this Saturday! 🎉

Find out more below 👇

💃🇬🇧 IT’S NOT TOO LATE – TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE! 🇬🇧💃

Don’t miss out on what is going to be a SPECTACULAR night at our all-NEW Victory Dance, THIS Saturday 5th September! 🎉

Get ready for an unforgettable evening packed with LIVE music, entertainment, dancing and plenty of surprises!

🎟️ INCLUDED WITH YOUR TICKET:

🥂 Glass of fizz or soft drink on arrival
🎤 Live entertainment from Paul Harper
🎩 Winston Churchill speech
🎶 An EXCLUSIVE LIVE PERFORMANCE from the UK’s premier wartime act – The D-Day Darlings!
🎧 Vintage DJ Paddy O’Kaye keeping you dancing
🚨 Air Raid
🇬🇧✈️ And more surprises throughout the evening!

🍔 A selection of food vendors will also be located close to the entertainment marquee.

Who’s joining us? 🙌

There’s still time to get your tickets – don’t miss what promises to be one of the highlights of The Victory Show weekend!

🎟️ More information & tickets: thevictoryshow.co.uk

📅 The Victory Show | 4th–6th September 2026
📍 Foxlands Farm, Cosby, Leicestershire, LE9 1SG

22/08/2026

🚩Are you one of Blaby District's best Visitor Attractions?

There’s still time to enter this year's Leicestershire Promotions Tourism & Hospitality Awards 🏆

Applications are open for 19 categories, including Taste of England, Rising Star, Best Team, Accessibility and Best Event.

📅 Deadline: Friday 11 September
👉 Find out more and apply at www.goleicestershire.com/awards

Go Leicestershire

20/08/2026

🏰 Have you visited Kirby Muxloe Castle?

Join an expert-guided tour this September and uncover the story behind the unfinished 15th-century fortified manor house.

You'll have the chance to discover this medieval landmark, wander around the picturesque moat, and explore the impressive gatehouse and tower.

The tours are run by English Heritage and take place on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th September.

👉 Find out more and book at - www.visitblaby.org.uk/heritage/kirby-muxloe-castle

The Key Keeper of KM Castle

10/08/2026

THIS COMPETITION HAS NOW CLOSED. Thank you to everyone that entered!

🎉Congratulations to our winner Chris Medhurst! Please DM us in order to collect your prize.

Win a fantastic family day out at The Victory Show plus an overnight stay at Leicester Marriott Hotel 🎉

The UK's largest WWII re-enactment event The Victory Show returns to Cosby this September, bringing history to life with spectacular air displays, battle re-enactments, military vehicles, living history camps and more.

To celebrate, we've teamed up with The Victory Show and Leicester Marriott Hotel to give one lucky family the chance to win:

🛩️A family ticket to The Victory Show (2 adults + 2 children for either Saturday 5th or Sunday 6th September)
🏨 An overnight stay at Leicester Marriott Hotel, including breakfast (2 adults + 2 children for either Friday 4th or Saturday 5th September)

To enter:
1️⃣ Like this post
2️⃣ Follow The Victory Show , Leicester Marriott Hotel and Visit Blaby District
3️⃣ Don’t forget to tag anyone you would bring with you!

Entries close on Wednesday 19 August at 6pm.
Terms & Conditions: www.visitblaby.org.uk/competition-terms-and-conditions-vs

04/08/2026

Step back in time and experience the UK's largest WWII re-enactment weekend!

This September The Victory Show returns with thrilling air displays, military vehicles, living history camps and much more.

🎟️ Book online for:
✅ Discounted Standard Admission
🏕️ Camping
⭐ VIP Tickets (ONLY Sunday 6th September available!)
💃 The brand-new Victory Show Evening Dance
🎤 History Tent Guest Speaker Talks

Find out more at www.visitblaby.org.uk/the-victory-show

📍 Foxlands Farm, Cosby, Leicestershire, LE9 1SG
📅 Friday 4th – Sunday 6th September 2026

29/07/2026

This Saturday GlastonBlaby Charity Music Festival is back! 🎉

Bring your friends and family along for a fantastic day packed with:

🎶 Live music
🍔 Delicious food and drink
🎪 Fun stalls and attractions
🎟️ Raffle and family activities
❤️ Raising money for brilliant local charities

Taking place at Leicester Lions Rugby Club

👉 For more details and to book tickets visit - www.glastonblaby.co.uk