Leicester Museums & Galleries

28/05/2026

Hidden Histories: An UnCivil War: The 1645 Siege of Leicester

Join tour guide Jim Butler, Hidden Histories of Leicester, on a journey back to the summer of 1645! The town of Leicester was besieged by Royalist forces and suffered the bloodiest 48 hours in its long history.

Discover stories of bravery and barbarism whilst exploring the sites and settings for some of the bloodiest fighting in the town.

Sunday 31 May, 2pm - 4pm, pre-book your place on our website.

28/05/2026

This weekend Heritage Sundays!

Explore Leicester’s rich history through a series of free heritage openings clustered around The Newarke and Montfort University Leicester (DMU) campus, just minutes from the city centre.

Discover remarkable buildings that tell the story of Leicester from its Roman origins to its manufacturing heyday, alongside peaceful outdoor spaces including Castle Gardens and hidden city gardens.

Guided tours led by local history experts are also available:

11am - The Magazine
12:30pm - Leicester Castle Great Hall
2pm - St Mary de Castro Church

Tickets for guided tours: £6 adults, £5 concessions (over 60s, students and children). Each tour lasts one hour. Advance booking is recommended via our website or in person at the Guildhall.

Sunday 31 May, 28 June, 26 July, Sunday 30 August and Sunday 25 October.

27/05/2026

'Hidden Histories: High Flying Around' A walking tour with local historian Shaun Knapp this Sunday 31st May 2026.

Visit the venues and hear the remarkable stories relating to Leicester’s 1960s music scene. This walk brings back to life the buildings long since demolished, the groups who packed out the venues and the people who filled the halls and clubs. Find out how some of the biggest names in music played some of the city’s smallest venues.

Your guide, Shaun Knapp, is the author of High Flying Around (I & II) and Mods: Two City Connection. He was also co-curator of the Mods: Shaping a Generation and Punk: Rage and Revolution exhibitions which were recently held at Leicester Museum & ARt Gallery.

Book now:
https://www.leicestermuseums.org/event-details/?id=6deaba12-8360-4e14-9c52-c18cc5271e16

27/05/2026

Clay Play Day!

Create your own clay art or model from air drying clay to take home. Suitable for kids of all ages. Bring an apron, some hand wipes and a tub to carry your creation home in.

Explore the historic Guildhall as little ones follow exciting trails, get their faces painted, and make their own masterpieces to take home.

Thursday 28 May, 11am - 3pm.
Tickets £4 in advance online for each participating child, £5 on the door, adults free.

26/05/2026

Get creative this May Half Term at Jewry Wall Roman Museum!

Kids can design their very own Roman-style card sword using crayons, colouring pencils and sparkling sticky gems ✨

📅 Saturday 23rd – Saturday 30th May
🕥 Sessions at 10:30 & 13:30
💷 £4 per child

https://www.jewrywall.com/what-s-on/may-half-term-at-jewry-wall/

Get creative this May Half Term at Jewry Wall!

Design your very own Roman-style card sword using crayons, colouring pencils and sparkling sticky gems just like this one made by our staff team ✨

📅 Saturday 23rd – Saturday 30th May
🕥 Sessions at 10:30 & 13:30
💷 £4 per child

Perfect for children of all ages, with every young Roman taking their masterpiece home as a unique souvenir. Pre-booking is recommended as spaces are limited!

https://www.jewrywall.com/what-s-on/may-half-term-at-jewry-wall/

26/05/2026

Leicester Windrush Memories

New exhibition opening 12 June - 18 October 2026 is dedicated to the Windrush Generation who responded to the invitation to come and re-build Britain after the Second World War. An exhibition commemorating, congratulating, and celebrating their lives and contributions to our city.

Presented by Kainé Management Ltd and the Better Together project.

26/05/2026

Great opportunity at our friends Bamboozle Theatre Company!

Recruiting for a Touring & Digital Programme Co-ordinator to join their team in Leicester.

Working to create immersive, accessible opportunities for learning disabled and autistic young people by supporting both our national touring and digital learning programmes.

The details:
📚 Part-time, permanent – 3 days a week
📍 Leicester (flexible working can be discussed)
💰£27,810 (FTE) / (£16,686 pro rata)
✉️ Apply by: Monday 8th June (midday)