Guidebook for Leicestershire
Sightseeing
National Space Centre
Interesting. Well set-out. Interactive
New Walk
Peaceful, pretty pedestrian walkway.
Leicester Cathedral
7 Peacock LaneHas the tomb of Richard III
9 locks up an incline of a canal. Interesting, but you need a car to get there.
32 moradores locais recomendam
Foxton Locks
9 locks up an incline of a canal. Interesting, but you need a car to get there.
Contains a statue to Alice Hawkins, Leicester suffragette, and memorial to locals who died in the Spanish Civil War.
Leicester Market
11 Market PlaceContains a statue to Alice Hawkins, Leicester suffragette, and memorial to locals who died in the Spanish Civil War.
Arts & Culture
Picasso ceramics, German Expressionism, Dinosaur
6 moradores locais recomendam
New Walk Museum & Art Gallery
Picasso ceramics, German Expressionism, Dinosaur
King Richard III Visitor Centre
4A Saint MartinsThe story of the King in the car park.
Abbey Mills Pumping Station
140 Abbey LnMuseum of Industry, Science and Technology.
Curve Theatre
60 Rutland StreetPhoenix Square
Local Arts cinema
Leicester Haymarket Theatre
1 Garrick WalkSue Townsend Theatre
16 Upper Brown StThe Little Theatre
Principally am-dram. Good quality am-dram.
Parks & Nature
Abbey Park
The home of Lady Jane Grey. Good visitors' centre. Climb to Old John (folly) and see the views.
39 moradores locais recomendam
Bradgate Park
The home of Lady Jane Grey. Good visitors' centre. Climb to Old John (folly) and see the views.
Entertainment & Activities
Leicester City Football Club
Leicester Tigers
Rugby Union
Leicestershire County Cricket Club
Leicester Riders
7 Charter StBasketball
Shopping
Haymarket
Highcross
Leicester Market
47 Market Pl SQueens Road
Local shops, bars and restaurants.