Leicester is a busy East Midlands city which prides itself on a wide cultural diversity.
One of the newest and best attractions is the National Space Centre, where young and young at heart can learn all there is to know about space travel.
One of the Millennium projects, it has proved a huge hit and although it might seem an unlikely place to find it this is actually the largest attraction dedicated to astronomy and space.
Catch some of the colourful ethnic carnivals staged in the city including the largest Diwali (festival of light) celebrations outside of India. There's also an annual Carribean Festival.
For a more gentle form of travel why not take a trip on the Great Central Steam Railway which runs regularly between Leicester and Loughborough.
Shoppers will love Fosse Park Retail centre, just five minutes out of the city.
Here you'll find large branches of High Street stores like Next and Marks and Spencer. But get there early as it's always mobbed at weekends.
