UP, UP AND AWAY: LEICESTER'S FIRST-EVER BALLOON FESTIVAL KICKS OFF A SUMMER PACKED WITH FAMILY EVENTS

This June the very first Leicester Balloon Festival comes to Victoria Park in the heart of the city. There will be around 30 tethered hot air balloons and an evening ‘glow’ show which will fill the night sky with colour and light.

Alongside this the daytime activities will include some incredible entertainment including the Stannage International stunt show; Civil War re-enactment & living history camps; a foam party; circus workshops; Magical Musical Flying Bubble Bike; a Dinosaur invasion; the Jump Dogs Parachute Team (Sunday); a fun fair; face painting, plus street food and licensed bars to keep you fuelled.

Tickets are just £8 for adults and £6 for kids, get yours here.

If the Mandalorian and Grogu have you itching for more Star Wars, then come along to the National Space Centre’s Galactic Gathering - Festival of the Force!

This weekend of intergalactic family fun is perfect for those budding Jedis and Lucasfilm lovers in your family, no matter their age!

Meet iconic Star Wars characters in person, step into the universe with real props and sets, try light saber training, drive a droid, and take part in hands-on STEAM workshops.