From the remarkable King Richard III Visitor Centre and the National Space Centre to beautiful Bradgate Park and the famous Golden Mile — Leicester is a city of history, culture and diversity.
One of England's most diverse and historically rich cities — Leicester gained worldwide fame when Richard III's remains were discovered beneath a car park, and the city has reinvented itself as a must-visit destination.
One of England's most remarkable visitor experiences — the centre tells the story of the search for and discovery of Richard III's remains beneath a Leicester car park in 2012, and the king's subsequent reinterment in Leicester Cathedral. Utterly fascinating for history lovers of all ages.
The final resting place of King Richard III, the last English king to die in battle. The cathedral contains the king's magnificent tomb and is surrounded by a beautiful cathedral precinct. Free to visit and deeply atmospheric — a significant piece of English history in the heart of the city.
The UK's largest space attraction, with six galleries, interactive exhibits covering the Solar System, black holes, space technology and human spaceflight, plus a spectacular 42-metre rocket tower housing real rockets. The UK's only Space Theatre domes are an incredible full-dome cinema experience.
Leicester's flagship museum, free to visit and housing dinosaur fossils, ancient Egyptian artefacts, European paintings and the world's finest collection of German Expressionist art outside Germany. New Walk itself is a beautiful pedestrian promenade leading from the city centre to the museum.
Leicester's famous Golden Mile is the heart of the city's vibrant South Asian community, lined with outstanding Indian, Gujarati, Punjabi and Sri Lankan restaurants, sweet shops, sari stores and jewellers. A genuine cultural experience and one of the best places to eat in the East Midlands.
Over 850 acres of ancient parkland and heath just outside Leicester, home to free-roaming red and fallow deer. The ruins of Bradgate House — birthplace of Lady Jane Grey — stand dramatically in the landscape. Brilliant for walking, picnicking and wildlife watching at any time of year.
One of the largest outdoor covered markets in Europe, Leicester Market has been trading for over 700 years. Browse fresh produce, street food, clothing, flowers and much more across the colourful market stalls. The indoor food hall is particularly worth exploring for its diverse international food.
A fascinating Victorian pumping station housing four magnificent beam engines that once pumped Leicester's sewage. Now a free science and technology museum with interactive exhibits, the stunning engine house, and regular live steaming days when the giant engines run under their own power.
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