About this event
Join us at the University's beautiful Botanic Garden on Sunday 6 September 2026, from 11.00am onwards, for our Community Festival, proudly sponsored by Rockstar Promotions.
We have lined up some fantastic activities, food and entertainment for all ages. Bookmark this page for updates.
Attractions already confirmed include:
Outdoors
- Musical performances by The Wigston Brass Band (12.00pm-12.45pm and 1.45pm-2.30pm) and Oh My Dhol (1.45pm-2.30pm), as well as a DJ.
- Children’s activities include free face painting from Flutterby Face Painting, free arts and crafts provided by Attenborough Arts Centre and a free Minibeast Stampers Hunt from the Botanic Garden Education team.
- Free henna designs by ZARX HENNA
- A selection of outdoor games, bouncy castle and nine-hole crazy golf course.
- Local food vendors including a BBQ from Leicester Food and Drink, Hot Potato Shop and an ice cream van.
Inside Beaumont House
- We’ll be joined by the University’s Science Kitchen and local traders.
- Free public engagement talks for children and adults will take place throughout the day, schedule to be confirmed.
Tickets
There is a small admission fee, with ticket prices listed below. Tickets are available to purchase online.
- Adult, £3.00
- Child (5-15), £1.00
- Under 5s, Free
- University of Leicester student (with valid student ID), £1.00
- University of Leicester staff (with valid staff ID), £2.00
- University of Leicester alumni, £2.00
- Senior (65+), £2.00
- Family ticket (covers two adults and up to three children), £6.00
Location and parking
The Botanic Garden is situated about three miles south-east of Leicester city centre, opposite Leicester Racecourse. There are two entrances to the festival: Entrance 1 is on Glebe Road, LE2 2LD, Entrance 2 is at Beaumont Hall on Stoughton Drive South LE2 2NA.
View a map of the Botanic Garden and surrounding area (PDF, 101kb)
Parking at the festival is limited, so we strongly encourage you consider using public transport, or walking/cycling to get to the event. Public transport routes can be found online.
If arriving by car, please use the free, designated university car parks (listed below) and refer to the map for their locations. To respect our garden’s neighbours, please avoid parking on nearby residential streets, ensure driveways remain clear, keep noise to a minimum and take all litter home with you.
University car parks:
- Lasdun (near Rosenfels) - Lasdun, Stoughton Drive South, LE2 2ND
- Bowder Court/Southmeade Court - 17 Southmeads Road, LE2 2LR
- The Coppice - 1 Manor Road, LE2 2LG
- Stamford Court - Manor Road, LE2 2LG
- The Pavilions/John Foster - John Foster Hall, 15 Manor Road, LE2 2LG
- Disabled parking can be found at the Beaumont House car parks
