To celebrate our 30th anniversary, we’ve been offering some great prizes exclusively for our readers. These have now closed and we will be contacting those who have been successful.
(Our latest competitions below closed on Sunday 11th May 2025)
WIN: a two-day break in historic Leicester
An exclusive competition for the chance to experience Leicester’s 2,000-year history and discover the most incredible archaeological detective story ever told.
One lucky reader and their guest will win a two-day break with an overnight stay in a superior apartment at the luxury Gresham Aparthotel, in Leicester city centre, along with visits to the King Richard III Visitor Centre, and the newly refurbished Jewry Wall.
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On day one, when visiting the the King Richard III Visitor Centre you will uncover the king’s journey from the battlefield of Bosworth to his final resting place and discover how traditional archaeology and modern science combined to identify his remains. Tea and cake are included in the café.
As part of your visit, make your way to Leicester Cathedral located opposite KRIII Visitor Centre, to view King Richard III final resting place. The 10th anniversary of King Richard III reinterment at Leicester Cathedral is being celebrated in 2025, so this is a great time to visit Leicester and discover this amazing ‘lost and found’ story for yourself.
Our lucky winners will stay in a superior apartment at the luxury Gresham Aparthotel, in Leicester city centre. This award-winning premium hotel incorporates stylish interiors and a home-from-home environment. You can benefit from the facilities and services, including an onsite gym, that you would expect from a boutique hotel, whilst also enjoying the flexibility and comfort of apartment living. Each apartment is equipped with kitchen, lounge/dining area, en-suite bathroom and bedroom.
There is also a fantastic restaurant and bar area. Breakfast for two is included in the restaurant, the perfect location for delicious food in a relaxed environment.
You’ll also receive two tickets to visit the Jewry Wall for day two, which is Leicester’s exciting new Roman themed visitor attraction. It features the city’s extensive Roman remains artefacts and mosaics which were all discovered in Leicester. Using the latest immersive digital technology it brings Leicester’s Roman past to life. Enjoy tea and cake in the new café overlooking Jewry Wall as part of your visit.
This competition is now closed.
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WIN: a group trip to the all-new Rutland Flower Show
The chance to win up to 30 tickets to visit the new Rutland Flower Show, which brings together some of the UK’s most famous gardeners for a day of inspiration.
Taking place at the Rutland Showground from 15th to 17th August 2025, one lucky group will be able to visit the event on a day of their choosing, and make use of free coach parking (coach travel not included), before learning from the experts and floral inspiration on offer.
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Adam Frost from BBC Gardener’s World, Matthew Wilson from BBC Radio 4 Gardener’s Question Time, and Nick Hamilton from Barnsdale Gardens will all deliver interesting talks and demonstrations across the weekend to inspire guests.
The winning group can choose which day they would like to visit on, and enjoy a range of fun and interesting talks and inspiration that they can take away to produce ideas for their own green spaces.
Highlights on the day include floral and produce competitions, show gardens, live music, a flypast by the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight and arts & crafts, along with plenty of shopping opportunities.
Remember, this is a completely new flower show for 2025, so your group will be among the first to experience it at the Rutland Showground this summer.
This competition is now closed.
T&Cs apply.
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