Christmas in Leicester
With the festive season upon us there’s nothing more we like to do than have a mooch about the city centre and take in all the winter wonder, the mulled wine, various food stalls, shopping for gifts for loved ones and live music are just a few staples that occur in these markets during Christmas in Leicester that bring us such joy. Below are just a few of the bits of festive fun you can expect to see around Leicester this year.
Christmas Wheel of Light
Friday 11 November – Monday 2 January 2023
Jubilee Square
Fancy seeing the city in a new and fun way? Soon you’ll be able to enjoy a view from 35 metres with the Christmas Wheel of Light, embarking on taking spectators for a slow spin high above the square.
Christmas Lights Switch-On
Thursday 17 November
5pm – 8pm
City centre
Leicester Festivals, the collective behind so many great festivals and events in the city, have truly outdone themselves this year. Commemorate the start of the festive season with the official lights switch on taking place in the city centre from 5pm on Thursday 17th November. Thousands of spectators are expected to attend and watch as thousands of lights illuminate the Clock Tower tree and the streets within the vicinity. Entertainment will be around in multiple forms throughout the evening ranging from a funfair on Humberstone Gate to The UK Kid’s Comedy Festival with their pop up Joke Spot along with family friendly films, food and drinks.
Jubilee Square Ice Rink
Thursday 1 December – Monday 2 January 2023
Various times
This year sees the return of the Jubilee Square Ice Rink. Due to how popular the Ice Rink has become the opening hours have been extended by adding a new later skate session at 9pm for the duration of the season. This year there will be the introduction of super off-peak pricing, where there will be opportunities to skate for just £5 at times that are yet to be confirmed.
Weather conditions aren’t an issue at the Ice Rink itself has a clear roof so come rain or shine you’ll be able to either show off or clutch the side rails as you go around. This year you can make your Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day extra special as the rink will be open for these days too.
Santa in the Square
Saturday 3 December – Friday 23 December
Various times
Town Hall Square
Santa is coming back to Leicester and this time he is stopping in Town Hall Square. Magical memories are waiting to be made as children of all ages can visit Santa and elf in his grotto for free, making this a truly memorable experience to add to your Christmas list.
If you’re planning on spending Christmas in Leicester or visiting for any of the festive period and need somewhere to stay then look no further than Holiday Inn Leicester Wigston where we have fully customisable amenities and extras that will enable you to have the perfect festive family holiday in Leicester.
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