BID Leicester

17/06/2026

🍎 Looking for a teacher gift that they'll actually use?

As the school year comes to an end, say thank you with a Leicester Gift Card - one gift, hundreds of possibilities.

Whether it's a well-earned meal out, a relaxing coffee, a shopping trip, or a special treat, the Leicester Gift Card can be spent at over 170 local businesses across the city centre, from favourite independents to well-known brands.

Better still, every card purchased helps support Leicester's local businesses and keeps money circulating in our city centre.

🎁 The perfect end-of-term thank you.

Available to purchase online at townandcitygiftcards.com/product/leicester-gift-card/ or in person at the Visit Leicester Information Centre.

17/06/2026

14/06/2026

🎉 BID Perks has arrived! 🎉 If you work for a BID Leicester levy-paying business, you can now unlock a range of exclusive discounts and rewards through the My Leicester App.⁠
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Enjoy:⁠
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🍽️ Up to 40% off at selected cafes, restaurants and bars⁠
🎭 Exclusive theatre and event discounts⁠
🎳 Savings on bowling, mini golf and gaming⁠
💪 Reduced gym membership⁠
🚗 Parking for just £4 for up to 12 hours⁠
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Getting started is easy:⁠
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1️⃣ Download the My Leicester App from the App Store or Google Play⁠
2️⃣ Create your free account in seconds⁠
3️⃣ Tap 'More' then 'BID Perks' and enter your details unique employee code⁠
🎁 Your exclusive discounts and rewards will then appear automatically in the app.⁠
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Employee codes have been sent to BID Leicester levy-paying businesses today and should be circulated internally. If you're unsure of your code, please email [email protected] with your name and the BID levy-paying business you work for and we'll be happy to help.⁠
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🔒 BID Perks is available exclusively to employees of BID Leicester levy-paying businesses.⁠
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05/06/2026

Ruby, Baxter and their dino friends are heading your way for a prehistoric weekend packed with family fun!

Get ready to:
🦖 Meet giant roaming dinosaurs
🎭 Watch incredible live dino walks
🥚 Hunt for hidden dino eggs across the city
🎨 Enjoy face painting
🦴 Make your own clay fossils
🔍 Handle real fossils
📸 Snap unforgettable dino selfies
🎬 Watch a special screening of The Good Dinosaur at Leicester Cathedral

Catch the dino’s at Cathedral Gardens on Saturday 25 July, and Jubilee Square on Sunday 26 July from 11am-4pm.

🎟️ FREE

Adventure, discovery and dino-sized memories await. Who’s coming to roar with us? 🦕✨

02/06/2026

🍻 Could your venue be one of Leicester's Best Bar None accredited venues for 2026?

Applications are now open to join one of the largest Best Bar None schemes in the UK and gain nationally recognised accreditation for your venue.

✅ Raise standards
✅ Support staff development
✅ Promote your venue as a safe and welcoming place to enjoy a night out

🏆 All accredited venues will be invited to the Best Bar None Awards in November 2026.

🎁 Complete your assessment by 26 July for the chance to win a £100 Leicester Gift Card for your team.

Get in touch to find out more.

01/06/2026

Did you know that is celebrated in Britain annually on 1 June?

Use this day to get ready for a whole weekend of dino-sized fun as stomps into the city centre next month in July!

Expect giant live dinosaur shows, face painting, real fossils, clay fossil making, a city-wide Dino Egg Trail, and even a special film screening of inside Leicester Cathedral 🍿

📅 Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 July
📍 Leicester Cathedral Gardens (Saturday) & Jubilee Square (Sunday)
🎟️ Free entry

Find out more: https://bidleicester.co.uk/dinofest/

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31/05/2026

🎤 Leicester’s streets are getting a soundtrack 🎶

A brand new pilot scheme, BUSK Leicester, has launched in the city centre - giving performers the chance to book official busking spots at some of Leicester’s busiest locations ✨

Whether you’re a musician, performer, spoken word artist or just ready to share your talent with the city, this is your sign 👀

📍 High Street
📍 East Gates
📍 Belgrave Gate
📍 Gallowtree Gate

Performance slots will be available on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays and booking is completely free.

Keep an eye out for performances around the city centre, supported by local music organisations including HQ Can, 2 Funky Arts and Studio79 🎵

🎟️ Find out more and book your spot: leicester.gov.uk/festivals

28/05/2026

🦖 THE DINOSAURS ARE COMING! 🦕

Get ready for a whole weekend of dino-sized fun as Leicester Dino Fest stomps into the city centre this July!

Expect giant live dinosaur shows, face painting, real fossils, clay fossil making, a city-wide Dino Egg Trail, and even a special screening of The Good Dinosaur inside Leicester Cathedral 🍿

📅 Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 July
📍 Leicester Cathedral Gardens (Saturday) & Jubilee Square (Sunday)
🎟️ Free entry

There’ll be three live dinosaur shows each day at 11am, 1pm and 2pm - and yes… you’ll be getting VERY close to the dinos 👀

Plus, download the My Leicester App to follow the Dino Egg Trail around the city centre for the chance to win prizes 🥚📱

Trust us… this one’s going to be ROAR-some 🦖💥