Leicester is a multicultural city with beautiful architectural buildings, hospitable people and parks that will take you back in time. It’s a rich city in culture. Take a tour of the city to feel the pulse of a city that lives and breathes football.
Currency: Pound Sterling
Calling Code: +44
Nearest airports from city center: Leicester Airport (10km), Birmingham Airport (58km), Manchester Airport (112km), Heathrow Airport (137km). Gatwick Airport (177km).
TOP – 10 SIGHTSEEING
*** NATIONAL SPACE CENTER (Exploration Dr, Leicester LE4 5NS)
You must visit! It’s one of the largest attractions in the world dedicated to space. Explore six galleries crammed full of rockets, satellites and meteorites.
*** LEICESTER MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY (53 New Walk, Leicester LE1 7EA)
Enjoy art, history and science for free. It’s an amazing museum. There are collections spanning art history and the natural worλδ.
*** ΤΗΕ GUILDHALL MUSEUM (Guildhall Ln, Leicester LE1 5FQ)
It once functioned as the town hall. Its construction is wooden and its first part was made in 1390.
*** BRADGATE PARK (Bradgate Park, Newtown Linford, Leicester LE6 0HE)
It’s about 20 minutes away from the city center. If you have time, we suggest you visit it.
*** ASHBY DE LA ZOUCH CASTLE (South St, Ashby-de-la-Zouch LE65 1BR)
It’s about 40 minutes away from the city center. Ιt was a Royalist garrison. Began as a manor house in the 12th century and reached castle status in the 15th century.
*** ABBEY PUMPING STATION MUSEUM (Corporation Rd, Leicester LE4 5PX)
It collects and displays the industrial, technological and scientific heritage of the city.
*** KIRBY MUXLOE CASTLE (Off Oakcroft Ave, Kirby Muxloe LE9 2AP)
This fortified mansion was built for Lord Hastings, who executed by Richard III in 1483. Work on the castle was begun in 1480.
*** VICTORIA PARK (Granville Rd, Leicester LE1 7RY)
It’s about 69 acres and 5km walk. A green space, which built to commemorate the dead of the First World War. Τhe imposing arch dominates in the park. See the beautiful wrought iron gates at the parks Peace Walk and London Road entrances.
*** LEICESTER CATHEDRAL (St Martins House, 2 Peacock Ln, Leicester LE1 5PZ).
In the heart of the city, it’s the mother church for the Diocese of Leicester and the seat of the Bishop of Leicester.
*** KING RICHARD III VISITOR CENTER (4A St Martins, Leicester LE1 5DB)
Don’t forget to discover the incredible story of the King.
THINGS TO DO
*** Go for a walk to Abbey Park (Abbey Park Rd, Leicester LE4 5AQ)
*** Explore the importance of global biodiversity in University of Leicester Botanic Garden (2ld, 3 Glebe Rd, Oadby, Leicester LE2 2LD).
*** Don’t forget to take a picture in the Clock Tower (3 E Gates, Leicester LE1 5YA).
*** If you have time go to Belvoir Castle (about 1 hour away from the city center). It’s a unique retail village with old estate buildings. Go to taste local food and for shopping!
FOOD AND DRINK
You can find everywhere all the cuisines and especially indian! If you love cheese, then you are in the suitable place. A lot of pubs are in the city center and around.
WHERE TO STAY
The most of the sightseeings are in the city center. So you can find hotels at good prices in the city center.
FUN AND SHOPPING
*** Fosse Park (Fosse Park Ave, Leicester LE19 1HY)
*** Haymarket Shopping Center (1 Kildare St, Leicester LE1 3YH)
*** Highcross (5 Shires Ln, Leicester LE1 4AN)
*** Leicester Market (Market Pl, Leicester LE1 5GG)
*** St Peters Square (8 Bath House Ln, Leicester LE1 4SA)
*** Tropical Birdland (Lindridge Ln, Desford, Leicester LE9 9GN)
*** For shoppings there are a lot of boutiques and stores in High Street, Gallowtee Gate, Humberstone Gate, Belvoir Street.
HOW TO GET AROUND
It’s a lovely city for all the walkers. You can use bus and bicycle! We suggest you to explore the city on foot.
CITIES NEAR LEICESTER
Major cities close to Leicester are Nottingham (35km), Coventry (35km), Derby (38km), Birmingham (55km), Wolverhampton (67km), Sheffield (86km) and Manchester (119km).
