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3 Sites you Can Use to Find Out what’s Happening in Leicester 

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If you are a resident in Leicester or someone planning to visit the city, there is no better way to know what’s happening, when it’s happening and where than to search it up. 

Now that the sun is coming out even more in the UK and warmer days are ahead, you can start planning your next family day out using our recommended list of 3 sites you can visit and follow-on social media.

  • Cool As Leicester

Cool As Leicester is one of the largest online magazines in Leicester. Also named ‘Your go to Leicester Guide’, the magazine provides insightful and entertaining articles on the latest news, events, entertainment, competitions and offers in the city. 

You can click the food and drink section to find out which restaurants and bars are trending hot topics and the city favourites. 

Better yet if you are jealous of the numerous people who have been going on holidays since the lockdown ended, then fly over to the travel section and start daydreaming about glamping with Alpacas.

With the perfect mix of Leicester pride and tourist content, it is an inclusive publication. Fit for everyone as it provides ideas of what you can do with your family, spouse and friends too. That is why it marks our number one Leicester media platform to visit and follow. You can check out their Instagram for quicker updates on all things Leicester @coolasleicester

  • Day out with the kids (DOWTK)

For our families hunting for days out, this is the website you need.  Featuring the most recommended places and activities to go out with your kids from the likes of theme parks, farms, and zoos in the UK. With over 7,500 activities to choose from in the UK, you can find local attractions in Leicester or outside of the city. 

The site was originally created by Robert Templeman, a dad who in 2006 was tired of running out of family trip ideas and decided to form a platform where the ideas could never run dry. 15 years later DOWTK is known as the national favourite day’s out website.

If you find yourself becoming a fan of the website, they also offer a membership only zone where you can get exclusive discounts and offers on days out in the UK.  

Click here to visit the website and hear for a visual display of trips you can go with your kids see their Instagram.

  • Design My Night 

If you enjoy Leicester’s bustling cultural nightlife, Design My Night is a great website that can help you discover new spots, plan and book an exciting night out in Leicester.  

On the site, there is a range of events happening in the city with bars and restaurants to select from. You can even narrow your search by location, budget and the type of night experience you want to have. For example, you can choose a family meal, private party, or date night for those who want to get away from the kids. 

After making your selections the site will recommend places and events most relevant to your search.  It is like your own personal digital planner that feeds you with all the spots you need to know about. Not just in Leicester but across other cities in the UK. 

To browse your options, visit the site here. You can also follow Design My Night on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Designmynight. 

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That is the end of our list but we want to make this a series for each Gigabit city. As an internet provider all about the Midlands, we love sharing news about community interest businesses and platforms. 

If you like this blog then make sure you stay tuned for our next rundown series on Derby platforms and social media pages you need to follow. 

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Virtual things you can do this April

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April is here. The clocks have gone forwards and British summer time has now started which means more bank holidays, more school holidays and more time to keep entertained!

Sometimes being out all the time can be draining or maybe, as it starts to get hot, the outside weather just isn’t for you. Plus, with the cost of living rising, it isn’t realistic to have big trips and days out planned for every weekend in summer. 

That’s why we’ve decided to pull together a list of a few virtual ways you can entertain yourself this April. With the easter holidays fast approaching it can be hectic trying to think of how to keep yourself and the kids entertained. Well, with a GigaFast Home connection and this handy list, this summer doesn’t need to be expensive or boring.

New Netflix shows

There are plenty of new shows on Netflix this April. Ozark – a thrilling crime drama – is returning for a final part this April, and with 4 seasons already available to watch it’s definitely one to binge. 

And for the true-crime junkies there are multiple new true-crime documentaries coming to Netflix this month with focuses ranging from John Wayne Gacy to Marilyn Monroe.

Plus, if your kids are big Netflix fans too, there are plenty of new releases for kids of all ages too – from a new Beyblade release to a new season of CoComelon.

Online courses

If you or the kids have some free time this April why not spend it learning something new? MOOC stands for massive open online courses, and they are a great way to learn new skills no matter your age.

You can find MOOCs in subjects from computer science to humanities to engineering. There really is something for everyone.

MOOC.org is a great way to find free and cheap MOOCS. Udemy also offers a range of coding for kids courses and tutorials.

Virtual museums

On the topic of learning, virtual museum tours are a great option to soak in everything it is you can learn from a museum without the overwhelming stress of planning a whole day trip. 

Google Arts and Culture offers virtual exhibits with pictures and videos from over 2000 museums around the world. It is available on web, IOS and android – making art and culture way more accessible.

The page also features interactive games which allow you to immerse yourself in different cultures whilst also learning and having fun. 

AirBnB online experiences

More commonly known for its wide range of places to stay all over the world, AirBnB also boasts a new way to discover the world from your own home.

AirBnB experiences are live videos sessions allowing you to affordably experience things that otherwise you may not have had access to. It is a great way to soak up cultures from all around the world without having to worry about paying for a plane ticket.

Experiences available range massively! You can take cocktail masterclasses, meditate with a Japanese Buddhist, go on a wildlife safari in South Africa, dive under the sea with a shark expert and even do a haunted mansion escape room. 

Experiences range in prices from around £12 per person to £70 per person, there is something for every price range and every interest, go take a look.