Heritage Hub Celebration of Heritage – March 2026.
From 12.00AM to 4.00PM on Saturday 21 March 2026, at the Students’ Union (Percy Gee Building, University of Leicester.
Join us for the Heritage Hub Celebration of Heritage 2026!
You are invited to the annual Celebration of Heritage which is a free event open to all. You can meet students and staff, explore the University campus, discover remarkable collections and learn about world-leading research that shapes our understanding of the past, present and future.
The event also marks the final day of Literary Leicester.
This year, more than 50 organisations from across the region – including the Friends of the Centre for English Local History – will be there.
Come along to explore local museum collections, hear fascinating stories of the rich history and heritage of the city and region and find out what’s happening at upcoming festivals and heritage events.
With hands-on activities ranging from leathercraft and weaving to Morris dancing and the archaeological dig pit, there is something for everyone.
Heritage Hub Ambassadors will be on hand throughout the day to help you make the most of your visit.
There will also be an exciting new feature for 2026 – The University Heritage Discovery Zone – where you can journey from the origins of life on Earth to cutting-edge space research, explore ancient diet and medicine and try your hand at life-saving skills. Join in for an amazing day of discovery and connection across generations and cultures.
The Heritage Hub is inspired by the founding vision of the University of Leicester as a living memorial created by the people of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland at the end of the First World War and the University continues that legacy by working creatively with communities across the region and beyond to improve lives, now and for future generations “so that they may have life.”
Please check the Heritage Hub webpage for more detailed information which is to follow.
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