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Leicester Guildhall. Courtesy of Leicester Shire Promotions Limited

The Guildhall

Leicester's 14th-century Guildhall is one of the oldest buildings in the city still in use and one of the best-preserved timber-framed halls in England. Today it serves as a performance venue and a distinctive local landmark.

1 Feb - 1 Dec 2010; not Thu or Fri (annual) - The Guildhall

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New Walk Museum & Art Gallery. Courtesy of Leicester Shire Promotions Limited

New Walk Museum & Art Gallery

Leicester's New Walk Museum & Art Gallery is the oldest museum in the city, offering a broad range of exhibitions from its extensive collections of art, natural history and cultural artefacts.

Daily - New Walk Museum & Art Gallery

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Castle Gardens. Courtesy of Leicester Shire Promotions Limited

Castle Park

Castle Park is Leicester's Old Town, an historic area of ancient walls and gateways, churches, fine old buildings, museums, gardens and riverside walks.

Daily - Castle Park

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The Zutons. Courtesy of SJM Concerts

Summer Sundae Weekender

The Summer Sundae Weekender is a laid-back, alternative music festival held across several stages in the grounds of Leicester's De Montfort Hall. The Streets, The Charlatans and The Zutons headline in 2009.

Aug 2010 (annual) - De Montfort Hall

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Nicholas Daniel, oboist & artistic director of Leicester International Music Festival. Photo by Colin Turner, courtesy of Leicester International Music Festival

Leicester International Music Festival

Founded by violist Graham Oppenheimer, the Leicester International Music Festival has brought the best of classical, jazz and world music to a number of Leicester venues since 1989. Concerts take place under the artistic directorship of oboe virtuoso Nicholas Daniel.

Sep 2010 (annual) - Leicester

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Leicester Guildhall. Courtesy of Leicester Shire Promotions Limited

The Guildhall

Leicester's 14th-century Guildhall is one of the oldest buildings in the city still in use and one of the best-preserved timber-framed halls in England. Today it serves as a performance venue and a distinctive local landmark.

1 Feb - 1 Dec 2010; not Thu or Fri (annual) - The Guildhall

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