Working hard to promote and enhance our town centre and support local businesses
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Saturday, 11th October 2025
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Prost! Get Ready for Hinckley's First Oktoberfest!
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Dust off your dirndls and prep your lederhosen, because an exciting first is just around the corner! Hinckley BID, in collaboration with the teams at The Clarence, Baton Rouge and many more of our great hospitality businesses, is delighted to bring Hinckley's first-ever Oktoberfest to Regent Street. Join us on Saturday, 11th October, from 2pm to 10pm, for a day of festivities right in the heart of our town centre. What to Expect... Live Music: There will be two areas for live entertainment. Enjoy a fantastic line-up of music, with stages hosted by The Clarence and Baton Rouge. Delicious Food: A variety of street food vendors offering traditional German delights and local treats from resident businesses. Bars: Raise a glass of authentic German beer or try a refreshing gin or cocktail from one of the many bars. Buzzing Atmosphere: Bring your friends, grab a chair, and get ready for a memorable day. Please come along and join the Fun! There will be a prize for the best Oktoberfest themed fancydress. This is a FREE-TO-ATTEND event, so everyone is welcome! Regent Street will be closed to traffic, so there will be plenty of room for all the food, music, and merriment. Make sure to save the date, Saturday, 11th October, and prepare for Hinckley's very first Oktoberfest!
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Welcome to New Businesses
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The best way to welcome our new businesses is to pay them a visit! Towns thrive when residents shop locally, and every purchase supports the people who have invested their passion and savings into our community. The latest additions to our business scene are: - City Fire Proofing Ltd, 94 Castle Street
Supply and installation of certified Passive Fire Protection systems. - Coffee#1, 6 The Crescent
A bright and bustling new coffee venue in town. Currently offering a #1 Student Discount of 15% off drinks and a free drink with the Coffee#1 app. - Fresh Set Studio (by appointment only), New Buildings
Talented and experienced Nail and Brow technician in a delightful new studio. DM for appointments. - Rollo's Doughnuts, 27 The Borough
Fresh doughnuts daily in a huge variety of delciious flavours.
A complete directory of all our town centre businesses is available on the link below. Alternatively, check out our individual directories in the following categories:
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New Loyalty Card Offer
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Currently, there are special offers available from 52 town centre businesses to holders of our BID Loyalty Card. Watch out for our 'Loyalty Card Accepted Here' window decals around town. New business, Rollo's Doughnuts, has just joined the scheme and is pleased to offer customers 10% discount on in-store doughnut purchases. A full listing of all current offers can be found below, or check out the individual categories: 'Shopping', 'Health & Beauty', 'Food & Drink' and 'Services'.
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Loyalty Card - Prize Draw Winner
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All Loyalty Card holders are entered in a monthly prize draw for a £30 gift voucher from a BID member business of their choice. Congratulations go to Emily Morse of Hinckley who is the lucky winner this month with card number 5979. If you don't already have a card, online application takes just a few minutes and a virtual card can be downloaded to your smartphone 'wallet' immediately (physical cards available on request). Please follow the link below to apply for a card.
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BID's Halloween Treasure Hunt
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Explore Your Future at NWSLC
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Upcoming Campus Open Events - Hinckley Campuses
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Thinking about your next steps in education or training? Come and discover everything NWSLC has to offer at their Open Events: Hinckley and Harrowbrook Campuses
Thursday 16th October 2025 | 4:00pm – 7:00pm
Saturday 22nd November 2025 | 9:30am – 12:30pm Whether you're interested in full-time courses, apprenticeships, adult learning, or higher education, NWSLC's open events are the perfect opportunity to: - Tour facilities
- Meet tutors and current students
- Get advice on courses, applications, and careers
- Discover support services and enrichment opportunities
Bring your questions, your curiosity, and your future goals — NWSLC help you take the next steps. Find out more and register here: Visit our Events Page
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Silchar is Celebrating Success
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Silchar Indian Restaurant at 13a Lower Bond Street has been shortlisted as one of the best Indian restaurants in the East Midlands at the ARTA annual awards (Asian Restaurant & Takeaway Awards). For those who have dined there, we don't imagine this will come as a surprise! Well done to Sayed and all the team on this fantastic achievement. We extend our warmest congratulations. Your consistent commitment to quality and an outstanding dining experience is always evident. Keep us the good work. To dine in or to make an order for collection, please get in touch with Silchar on 01455 631100 or email silchar786@outlook.com.
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Moko - Halloween Tapas Event
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Join the Moko crew for their special Day of the Dead Halloween Tapas event - Friday, 31st October and Saturday 1st November from 6pm. Bookings now being taken! Moko has also just launched an impressive Christmas menu and will be helping you celebrate the festive season in style with their Moko Christmas Parties. If you would like to secure a date for a family or work group, make sure to get booked in early. Dates available are from 27th November to 24th December. Delicious food and a great night out in Hinckley.
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Save the Date: Roland Piano Day - Saturday, 8th November 2025 10am to 5pm at Keysound
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Keysound - Musical Excellence
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For anyone in or around Hinckley looking for a new piano or keyboard, Keysound is an absolute must-visit. This specialist, family-run music store is known for its incredibly knowledgeable and friendly staff, who are dedicated to helping you find the perfect instrument for your needs, skill level, and budget. Here's why Keysound stands out: A huge range of instruments: You can compare major brands like Yamaha, Kawai, Roland, Casio, and Korg side-by-side, in a pressure-free environment. Expert, unbiased advice: Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned professional, the staff's expertise ensures you get an honest recommendation. Top-notch service: Keysound offers outstanding customer service and is consistently praised for the team's patience and helpfulness.
With its long-standing reputation and a genuine passion for music, Keysound offers a truly excellent shopping experience.
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What's On Guide
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Check out some of the exciting events that are taking place over the next month.
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Hinckley & District Museum, Garden and Tearoom
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Saturday 19th April to Monday 27th October at 30 Lower Bond Street.
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OPEN in 2025 from Easter Saturday, 19th April, to Monday 27th October, on Saturdays and Mondays (including Bank Holiday Mondays), Times: 10am to 4pm (last admission 3.30pm). Admission:
Adults £4 / Children 5+ £1 (Summer event days £2)
Free to Friends of the Museum on production of a 2025 membership card
Minimum charge for group visits by prior arrangement is £30.00 This iconic building is managed and staffed entirely by volunteers, and is operated by Hinckley and District Museum which is a registered charity (no. 1015922). The museum cottages are the most complete example of half-timbered buildings remaining in Hinckley and date from the seventeenth century, being originally built as a farmhouse. They are of box-frame construction with a tie-beam roof, with brick infill panels of the late 1700s which replaced the original wattle and daub. By the nineteenth century there were three cottages, and these were bought by Colonel Clive Atkins in 1919 and restored and altered to their present appearance between 1927-8. The Hinckley and District Museum has been housed in the cottages since 1996. Contact for all events and public open days: hinckleymuseum@hotmail.co.uk
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Underwater Photographer of the Year
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Monday 6th October to Friday 7th November at Atkins Gallery, Lower Bond Street.
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Photography competition exhibition display. Underwater photographer of the year is an annual competition, based in the UK, that celebrates photography beneath the surface of the ocean, lakes, rivers and even swimming pools, and attracts entries from all around the world. The 2024 collection including the winning images will be on display in Atkins Gallery with activities for children in the half term. Look out for additional evening and weekend openings on social media @AtkinsBuilding. FREE entry during gallery opening times - 9am to 5pm. Contact: info@atkinsbuilding.co.uk
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The Rhythm of Numbers - a life of Ada Lovelace
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Friday 10th October, 7:00pm to 9:30pm at Atkins Building (Partridge Suite), Lower Bond Street.
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A new play by Red River Theatre to celebrate the life of Ada Lovelace. Also runs on 11 October at 2pm & 5pm. Ada Lovelace, throughout her life, has a number of conversations with her long dead father, Lord Byron. In these we learn of her life, her hopes and dreams, and meet the people who helped her shape the world to come - Charles Babbage, Lord King and others. Entry Fee: Whatever you can afford. £10 suggested.
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Hinckley Choral Union Event
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Saturday 11th October at St Peter's Catholic Church, Leicester Road.
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A come and try it day, hosted by Hinckley Choral Union. Come and sing Haydn's Creation. Ticket price: £25 - includes music hire and ligh refreshments. Contact: hcuchoir@gmail.com or 07946 324263 Time: 9.45am to 4.30pm
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Hinckley's Oktoberfest 2025
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Saturday 11th October, 2:00pm to 10:00pm at Regent Street.
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Hinckley BID and The Clarence are pleased to introduce Hinckley's first Oktoberfest in association with Baton Rouge, Moko, Don Fenticas, Electric Chapel and other hospitality businesses in Regent Street. This German themed beer festival will feature two stages of Live Music, Street Food Vendors with Local Pop-Up Bars. Lots of businesses are taking part from all over the town! Please note, a Road Closure will be in place on Regent Street from 10am to midnight. Limited space is available for food vendors, stall holders, and musicians. Food vendors, musicians, bands please contact lisa@clarencehive.com For all other inquiries please contact info@hinckleybid.co.uk
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Hinckley BID's Halloween Treasure Trail
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Saturday 18th October to Friday 31st October, 9:00am to 5:00pm at Castle Street.
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This FUN & FREE trail will lead participants to discover some of the newest venues in town. Children who successfully complete the trail will be entered into a Treasure Prize Draw to WIN hundreds of pounds worth of prizes which have been generously donated by town centre businesses. Prizes include: 🧟♂️ £100 Holiday Lounge Voucher 🧟♂️ Family Panto Tickets at Concordia Theatre 🧟♂️ £50 Town Centre Shopping Voucher courtesy of Hinckley and Rugby Building Society 🧟♂️ A Family Hamper from Fodder & Chisit Deli 🧟♂️ Cineworld Family Pass 🧟♂️ Mini Golf for a family of up to 4 at the Birdie Bunker 🧟♂️ Halloween Goodie Bag at Yesterware Sweets 🧟♂️ Half a dozen Doughnuts to share at Rollo's Doughnuts At the end of the trail submit your completed Clue Guide Form to the Birdie Bunker and receive a free treat for children*. *The free treat is subject to availability, one per child, whilst stocks last and is subject to food tolerances. The CLUE GUIDE is available to download and print at home from the link below. Alternatively copies will be available to collect from Cineworld at The Cresecent, Hinckley Library on Lancaster Road, or Holiday Lounge on Station Road. Don't forget to bring a pen!
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Concordia Theatre: The Girl on the Train
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Wednesday 22nd October to Saturday 25th October at Concordia Theatre, Stockwell Head.
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Based on the best-selling novel by Paula Hawkins and the DreamWorks film starring Emily Blunt, THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN is a passionate and emotional thriller. Isolated and dejected, Rachel travels the commuter train wishing her life was different. Absorbed by the happy couples in the houses that flash by, she witnesses something that isn’t quite right… And when a young woman goes missing, she finds herself the prime suspect… TICKETS: £14.00 – 10% discount for 10+ group tickets for any single performance. BOOK ONLINE! This production contains adult themes and is not suitable for under 12s’.
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Children in Need: Pudsey Bear's Hinckley Visit
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Wednesday 5th November, 12:00pm to 1:45pm at Outside Cineworld, The Crescent.
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Line the route of Pudsey Bear's exciting walkabout with BBC Radio Leicester in Hinckley town centre! This exciting event will start at 12 pm outside Cineworld at The Crescent and finish at the Bandstand in Argents Mead. The full story is available on our News page HERE. To make a donation, click DONATE HERE.
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Lunchtime Concert - Sax Trilogy
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Wednesday 5th November, 1:00pm to 1:45pm at St Mary's Church, Church Walk.
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Come along and enjoy an informal concert in the beautiful setting of Hinckley's medieval Parish Church. Light classical music performed to the highest standards. Coffee and tea available in the coffee bar. Bring your own sandwiches. The perfect lunchtime break! Sax Trilogy is a group of experienced players with a repertoire ranging from Classical, Pop, Latin, Rock to Jazz. Something for everyone to enjoy! Admission: £4.50 adult / £1 child
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Roland Day at Keysound
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Saturday 8th November, 10:00am to 5:00pm at 35-37 Regent Street.
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Roland is coming to Hinckley with exclusive ONE-DAY offers you won’t want to miss! This special event is your chance to explore and play the very latest range of Roland digital pianos — from the luxurious HP & LX upright series, to the elegant GP digital grands. We have a range of models from each series in store ready for you to play on the day, with expert advice on choosing the right piano for you. Come and meet all the familiar Keysound faces and Paul from Roland Europe. Reservations are not needed, but you can book a time slot to speak to one of our experts here: https://keysound.co.uk/Roland-Piano-Store-Day.php
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