Leicester Monsters Returns!
The monsters are back! Explore a free family trail of giant monster installations taking over Leicester city centre from 22–31 October 2026.The monsters are plotting their next takeover!
After causing a monster-sized stir in 2023, Leicester’s favourite giant creatures are returning to take over the city centre once again.
From 22-31 October, keep your eyes peeled as giant monsters pop up in unexpected places across Leicester. Peer over rooftops, squeeze through windows and discover a cast of quirky characters, each with their own peculiar personality.
Follow the free trail through Leicester city centre, meet every monster and enjoy a monster-sized adventure running throughout half term and all the way to Halloween.
Meet 8 cheeky monsters
10 days to meet them all
Magical by day or night
Family friendly, fully accessible
A short distance between locations
Monster Deals
Monster hunting is hungry work! Leicester Restaurant Week returns alongside Leicester Monsters, with fantastic offers at restaurants, cafés and eateries across the city centre.
Whether you’re stopping for breakfast, lunch, a spooky sweet treat or dinner after completing the trail, you’ll find plenty of delicious deals to make your monster adventure even better.
Restaurant Week offers will be revealed closer to the event.
The Monster Map is Coming…
The monsters are still choosing their hiding places.
The official trail map will be released closer to the event, revealing where each mischievous monster has decided to appear.
Check back soon to download the map, plan your monster hunt and find out where to begin your adventure.
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