Leicester Civic Society

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As a society, we are committed to higher standards of planning, architecture, and regeneration in Leicester, as well as to the preservation, restoration, and reuse of historical buildings.

We still have some places left on our guided walk on October 10th along Haymarket and Belgrave Gate.Hear about the many ...
02/10/2026

We still have some places left on our guided walk on October 10th along Haymarket and Belgrave Gate.

Hear about the many showbusiness stars who frequented the theatres along this route, the goings on at some of the pubs, a 'pirate' and much more.

You won't be disappointed!

Book your place here:

https://leicestercivicsociety.org.uk/all-events/

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Over the past week the society has provided two guided walks around Leicester for the national Heritage Open Days event ...
21/09/2026

Over the past week the society has provided two guided walks around Leicester for the national Heritage Open Days event providing an informative and at times a humorous insight into our great city.

Our first walk on Wednesday was along Wharf Street leading onto Britannia Street and attracted a magnificent attendance of 34 people. Our second well attended walk on Saturday took in High Street, Silver Street and The Lanes.

Our thanks to all those who attended.
If these walks have whetted your appetite why not join us for our next guided walk along Haymarket and onto Belgrave Gate.

You're sure to hear and laugh about something we suspect you didn't know!

Book your place below - we’d love to see you there:

https://leicestercivicsociety.org.uk/all-events/guided-walks/

31/08/2026

Our final walk of the summer is coming up this Thursday. Leigh Picciano Moss will lead a walk around Leicester’s Cultural Quarter – The Renaissance of St George’s - on Thursday 3rd September at 7pm. See how many 19th century buildings have found new uses as Leicester City Council’s vision for a cultural quarter is gradually coming to fruition. Booking details are on the attached flier.

Our magical Royal Arcade. A marvel itself, but also contains amazing independent stores, Maynard & Bradley, The Wardrobe...
28/08/2026

Our magical Royal Arcade. A marvel itself, but also contains amazing independent stores, Maynard & Bradley, The Wardrobe and of course, Tinfish shoes at the other end.

Anywhere finer for a fabulous a lunch or dinner in the city? Incredible food, drinks and service. If you haven’t been d...
26/08/2026

Anywhere finer for a fabulous a lunch or dinner in the city? Incredible food, drinks and service. If you haven’t been definitely do yourself a favour 👌🏼

Our latest guided walk was at Welford Road Cemetery last Saturday and featured people buried there who contributed to im...
24/08/2026

Our latest guided walk was at Welford Road Cemetery last Saturday and featured people buried there who contributed to improvements in the health and wellbeing of Leicester and far beyond.
We heard about Leicester's first female doctor Mary Royce and the Royce Institute that ran for over 140 years, Arthur Groves who co-founded the Leicester Guild of the Physically Handicapped which still continues to this day as Mosaic 1898, and John Douglas Swales who guided his department at the University of Leicester Medical School to be internationally recognised for its work on hypertension (high blood pressure).
Visiting the cemetery is in no way a morbid thing to do, but a chance to learn much more about Leicester's Great and the Good.

Our next two FREE guided walls are being run as part of Heritage Open Days during September and take in High Street and The Leicester Lanes, and Wharf Street.
Why not book your place here and learn more about your City? Please see details below:

https://leicestercivicsociety.org.uk/event/wharf-street-guided-walk/

24/08/2026

Please watch this brilliant short film. Leicester at its best. Resilient as always.

17/08/2026

Book for Tuesday's exclusive tours of Abbey Pumping Station's Transport Shed.

Tour includes viewing the heritage vehicles including the Aveling & Porter steam roller, Bagnall steam locomotive “Leonard”, Leicester Corporation buses, Dennis fire engines F8 and F7 and many more. The story of each vehicle will be detailed by the our dedicated Leicester Museums Technology Association Volunteers.

Maximum capacity for each tour is 10 visitors and pre-booking is
essential.

Transport Shed Tours:
Tuesday 18 August, 12pm, 2pm & 3pm

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