Leicester and Leicestershire shortlisted as best UK destination for groups

City and county voted by readers of Group Leicester & Travel magazine for major national group travel award

Visit Leicester, the organisation that promotes Leicester and Leicestershire as a tourism destination has been shortlisted ad the ‘Best UK Destination’ in the Group Leisure & Travel Awards 2025. These are the only national awards for group travel that recognise the  very best providers, attractions and destinations for groups.

Group Leisure & Travel magazine is the UK’s number one magazine for group travel organisers and coach operators. The magazine’s readers have been nominating the best attractions, destinations, suppliers and experiences for groups, and have shortlisted Leicester and Leicestershire as a finalist.

Leicester and Leicestershire are up against Bristol, County Durham, Isle of Wright, Liverpool, London and Wiltshire int he best UK Destination Category. the voting is available from 5th March to the 27th April for readers, group travel organisers and coach/tour operators to vote for their favourite destination at www.groupliesureandtravel.com/awards/vote

Belvoir Castle, near Melton Mowbray has also been shortlisted for Best Historic Attraction or Venue.

The results will be exclusively announced at the Group Leisure & Travel Awards black-tie dinner and ceremony on the evening of Thursday 26th June at the five-star Royal Garden Hotel in Kensington, London.

Mike Denby, Director of Inward investment and Place Marketing at Visit Leicester, said: “We are thrilled to be shortlisted for this prestigious award for a third year. Out team has worked hard over the last few years to raise awareness amongst group travel organisers about the fantastic experiences that await them when travelling to Leicester and Leicestershire. The area is filled with award winning attractions and is easily accessed by road or rail.

“We would encourage group travel organisers to visit Leicester and Leicestershire where they can discover a wealth of experience from food and wine tours, heritage and history, shopping, culture and arts and the great outdoors, with over 70 miles of waterways and the 200 square mile national Forest. Leicester is also a coach friendly city with a number of drop off and parking locations.”

You can download a copy of the group travel guide for Leicester and Leicestershire, find more group travel information, suggested itineraries and coach parking on the Visit Leicester Website