Guidebook for Leicester
Food Scene
Much like the other Turkish Grill houses on Narborough Road but this one does Turkish Pizza called Pide. Highly recommended.
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Istanbul Restaurant
73 Narborough RdMuch like the other Turkish Grill houses on Narborough Road but this one does Turkish Pizza called Pide. Highly recommended.
Good Italian food in the centre of town. Cafe in the day and slightly posher restaurant at night (Wed- Sat for evening meals)
Roma Cafe Bar & Restaurant
11 Halford StGood Italian food in the centre of town. Cafe in the day and slightly posher restaurant at night (Wed- Sat for evening meals)
Buddhist run vegetarian cafe and holistic centre offers meditation and food. What more could you want.
World Peace Cafe
17 Guildhall LnBuddhist run vegetarian cafe and holistic centre offers meditation and food. What more could you want.
Mithaas Leicester
103-105 Narborough RdGreat vegetarian restaurant that serves fantastic sizzles, curries and beer.
Everything Else
At the end of Braunstone Gate, two minutes walk away. Great swimming pool.
Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Leisure Centre
50 Duns LnAt the end of Braunstone Gate, two minutes walk away. Great swimming pool.
NatWest
7 Hinckley RdFree cash point here at Natwest and HSBC Bank, also cash machines at Tesco.
Arts & Culture
Leicester's Art Cinema and Cafe. Great films and a well stocked bar and decent cafe. You should have the latest guide in your room.
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Phoenix Cinema and Art Centre
4 Midland StLeicester's Art Cinema and Cafe. Great films and a well stocked bar and decent cafe. You should have the latest guide in your room.
Ever changing program of shows, Musicals, Dance, drama. See the latest guide in your room.
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Teatro Curve
60 Rutland StEver changing program of shows, Musicals, Dance, drama. See the latest guide in your room.
Opened last year. Well worth a visit to learn about King Richard III "King in the car park" discovery.
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Centro de Visitantes do Rei Ricardo III
4A St MartinsOpened last year. Well worth a visit to learn about King Richard III "King in the car park" discovery.
Great venue to see live bands and only 1.5 miles away.
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De Montfort Hall
Granville RoadGreat venue to see live bands and only 1.5 miles away.
1.4 miles away and a lovely walk up historic New Walk or a short taxi ride away for loads of gigs in three separate venues at the O2 Academy.
O₂ Academy
12 University Rd1.4 miles away and a lovely walk up historic New Walk or a short taxi ride away for loads of gigs in three separate venues at the O2 Academy.
The Donkey
203 Welford RdGood local and national bands play in this cool intimate venue, about 1 mile away.
The Musician
42 Crafton St WGood bands at this cool venue tucked away near Leicester's Cultural Quarter.
Sightseeing
Part of the Sustans National Cycle Network number 6 from Oxford to Derby. This is a good stretch for a cycle (you can borrow a bike from us) or a run. Take in a loop of the Grand Union Canal also.
Great Central Way
Great Central WayPart of the Sustans National Cycle Network number 6 from Oxford to Derby. This is a good stretch for a cycle (you can borrow a bike from us) or a run. Take in a loop of the Grand Union Canal also.
Next to the King Richard III visitors centre and a short stroll through Castle Gardens.
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Catedral de Leicester
2 Peacock LnNext to the King Richard III visitors centre and a short stroll through Castle Gardens.
Next to the new Jubilee Square and a chance to visit Leicester's oldest building. 15th century.
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The Guildhall Museum
Guildhall LaneNext to the new Jubilee Square and a chance to visit Leicester's oldest building. 15th century.
Drinks & Nightlife
If you like Real Ale this is the place. Traditional English Pub selling Hoskins Ales from Leicester.
The Ale Wagon
27 Rutland StIf you like Real Ale this is the place. Traditional English Pub selling Hoskins Ales from Leicester.
Local Everards Real Ale. This place has just been refurbished and has a grand terrace looking over Tesco car park... sweet!
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The Black Horse
Braunstone GateLocal Everards Real Ale. This place has just been refurbished and has a grand terrace looking over Tesco car park... sweet!
Entertainment & Activities
Watch the Champions of England! Blue Army!
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Leicester City Football Club
Filbert WayWatch the Champions of England! Blue Army!
Essentials
Tesco Superstore
100 New Park StYou can see the big illuminated sign from your room.
Currant Affairs
9A Loseby LnGood vegetarian and vegan cakes, cobs and other savouries.