Open Streets is back again on the last Sunday 27th August 2023. Come along and join in the fun at Leicester Market and Town Hall Square from 1pm-4pm with a variety of free activities for all the family to enjoy. This month’s highlight is a variety of L ...
New mural celebrates life and times of Leicester Market
An impressive new mural celebrating the history of Leicester Market through the centuries has been created overlooking Green Dragon Square. The huge artwork overlooks the new route connecting Town Hall Square to the historic market, which dates back to ...
Open Streets Art Market – Artists call out
Artists call out for Art Market on 25th June from 1-4pm. Are you looking for a place to showcase and have the opportunity to sell your art and craft work? Our first Art Market in May was a great success, so much so we are now making this a regular addi ...
Trader Spotlight: Guilin Street Food
Forget your takeaways and your instant noodles, new Leicester Market trader Guilin Street Food is a fantastic place to get your taste of China right in the centre of Leicester. Opened in late 2019, owner Duo offers a fantastic selection of traditional ...
Market traders play host to HRH The Prince of Wales and HRH The Duchess of Cornwall during Royal Visit to Leicester
Leicester Market was honoured to play host to His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales and Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall during the Royal Visit to the county on Tuesday 11 February 2020. Their Royal Highnesses were in attendance at Leicester’s ...
City’s new market square to be named after medieval inn
A NEW public square in Leicester city centre is to be named after a medieval inn that once stood on the site. The attractive space at the back of the city’s historic Corn Exchange – created when the city council demolished a 1970's market hall – has be ...