Bring your group to the birthplace of UK tourism

Travel pioneer, Thomas Cook ran his first railway excursion in Leicester and Leicestershire in 1841, positioning the destination as the birthplace of modern tourism. The destination has continued to attract visitors from all over the UK and beyond. By bringing your group to Leicester and Leicestershire, you can uncover the story of a city and county with over 2,000 years of history, a traditional ‘taste’ of England and a landscape of woodland and waterways perfect for gentle adventures.  Read more