Staying in Leicester this summer?

Staying in halls over summer is the perfect time to treat yourself to new coffee shops, solo adventures and reconnect with yourself. No schedule or 9 am lectures to stop you from exploring Leicester on your own terms!

Get creative 

🎨 Get creative at the Attenborough Arts Centre, located on campus, with a pottery or craft workshop! It's a great way to meet new people and get your creative juices flowing.

🎨 Feel inspired at the Leicester Museum & Gallery with their latest exhibitions. 

Connect with nature 🪴

Leicester offers lots of scenic walking routes, ranging from urban wildlife to historical parks! It's a perfect opportunity to pop your headphones on and get your steps in.

Victoria Park

Just a short 10-minute walk away from campus, Victoria Park is a beautiful green space filled with flowerbeds and a magnificent memorial arch at its centre. 

Abbey Park

Abbey Park is the perfect green space to relax and surround yourself with beautiful nature. The park also has a lavender maze and Japanese garden to explore. 

Summer 2026 big events to attend

Going to festivals or events on your own can be very liberating. You can arrive when you want, leave when you want and stand/sit exactly where you'd like.

🎉 Leicester Caribbean Carnival - This year's celebrations will take place on Saturday, 2nd August, in Victoria Park, LE1 7RY. The Carnival Village will be open from 10am to 8pm, featuring vibrant performances, cultural displays, music, food, and arts!

🎉 Music at the Museum - Enjoy a free, family-friendly outdoor performance by the Leicester Community Concert Band at the Abbey Pumping Station Museum on Sunday, 9th August. 

Pro-tips for students staying in halls over summer:

• On-campus: Don't forget your own accommodation facilities! If you want a zero-travel day, cook your favourite meal in the kitchen, put on a podcast and head to the halls common room, or have a quick workout in the on-site gym. 

Spending the summer on campus is a great way to try new things and learn to enjoy your own company! It can do a lot for your mental health and wellbeing. If you do need any support over the summer, please contact the wellbeing team.