Welcome to Leicester
There's a choice of theatres and live entertainment to visit with orchestras, musicals, plays and lots more to satisfy your cultural appetite.
If you're after this season's must have, Leicester has plenty of shops and boutiques for those dedicated followers of fashion. Visit Stoneygate for an exclusive shopping experience, Belgrave Road for Indian jewellery and clothing, The Lanes in Leicester city centre are great for window shopping and visit the Highcross for John Lewis and other major shops.
Experience a day out, a weekend away or enjoy spending time with family and friends doing something different - Leicester is a city waiting for you to explore.
See the dedicated website for Leicester City.
Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre
Adventurous outdoor activity experiences designed to stimulate, educate and motivate young people and others in a challenging and safe environment.
National Space Centre
Discover six galleries, including the iconic Rocket Tower and the UK’s largest domed planetarium, crammed full of space suits, rockets, satelites and meteorites.
Treetops Adventure Golf
Play the two indoor, 18 – hole mini golf courses. Tackle the Tropical Trail or Ancient Explorer then brave the bonus 19th hole to win a free round.
Mrs Bridge Tea Rooms
Centrally located in Leicester city, call in for a cup of coffee, piece of cake or lunch.
King Richard III Visitor Centre
Turn detective and travel back through time to uncover the plot lines, birth rights and family connections that create an intricate story of medieval murder, mystery and mayhem.
Chutney Ivy
Contemporary dining space, Asian culinary magic, combined with traditional Indian hospitality and a late night weekend basement bar.
Ramada Encore Hotel
Modern hotel located in the cultural quarter of Leicester city centre.
New Walk Museum
Galleries include Ancient Egypt, Dinosaurs, Wild Space, The Den gallery for the under 5s, the Victorian art gallery, Arts & Crafts gallery and Picasso Ceramics.
White Peacock
Book a formal lunch and dinner in a relaxing ambience with passionate staff on hand to care for you from the moment you step in.
Watermead Country Park
Surfaced paths are great for walking, running and cycling, and many seats along these trails are ideal places for visitors to sit and enjoy the peace and quiet.
College Court Hotel & Conference Centre
Based in the heart of Leicester the venue provides functional meeting space, stylish accommodation and tranquility within its four acres of landscaped gardens.
