If you are planning on moving to Leicester, we have listed some of the best attractions and places you must see and visit
[quote font=”georgia” font_style=”normal” color=”#000000″ bcolor=”#f48a00″]Living in Leicester is a wonderful and exciting place to be. With the state of the art, attractions and centres in Leicester and Leicestershire, its hard to be bored, there is always some thing to do in Leicester, for the young and the old.[/quote]
Leicester has a massive population of 329,839 people, and is situated in the middle of England, with an hours drive to cities like London, you are never that far away from the rest of UK. We have a proud history in Leicester, dating back some 2000 yrs. Many of the orignal buildings and features are still in use today. Leicester was is famous for finding the remains of the King Richard 3 within the Citys Cathedral grounds.
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Family days out:
[icon type=”image” icon=”search” size=”24″ ]The National Space Centre – Has the latest interactive space technology. Space themed events are run throughout the year for the whole family to enjoy.
[icon type=”image” icon=”search” size=”24″ ] Leicester Race Course – Leicester race course is not only the place to be if you love Horse racing. The race course offer a number of events throughout the year from race days to Golf and Music events the Racecorse has it all. They also have a great venue that you can hire and often have product launches, exhibitions and conferences taking place at the venue.
[icon type=”image” icon=”search” size=”24″ ]Leicester Outdoor pursuits Centre – Provides adventurous outdoor activity experiences designed to stimulate, educate and motivate young people and others at affordable prices in a challenging and safe environment.
[icon type=”image” icon=”search” size=”24″ ]Hollywood Bowl – Hollywood bowl provides a fun day or night out for all ages. With 24 bowling lanes , amusements, pool tables, big screen sports tv, cafes, bars and a restaurant there will be something to amuse all of the family all under one roof.
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Cinemas / Museums:
[icon type=”image” icon=”search” size=”24″ ]Curve – The Curve Venue is a visually superb building that is relatively new to Leicester City. It has a State of the art theater, that holds a huge variety of live concerts and shows.
[icon type=”image” icon=”search” size=”24″ ]Showcase – Showcase is Leicesters main cinema. Located underneath the Highcross shopping center it is only a 10 min walk from Leicester train station. They have 12 screens along with a bar and a cafe within the cinema.
[icon type=”image” icon=”search” size=”24″ ]Jewry War Museum – The Jewry War Museum holds a vast amount of Leicesters past from Prehistoric times until the Medieval period. It has a unique collection of Roman Armor along with rare Medieval glass ware and beautifully painted Mosaics.
[icon type=”image” icon=”search” size=”24″ ]New Walk Museum – Leicester museum is a fun day out for all ages. There will be something for everyone when visiting the museum, with exhibitions ranging from a huge collection of Dinosaur remains to Artwork of all styles .
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Shopping:
[icon type=”image” icon=”search” size=”24″ ]Highcross Leicester – Highcross shopping Centre based in the heart of the city is home to a huge range of brand name and independent retailers. So whatever your style or whichever gift you may be looking for you’ll be sure to find it in the Highcross. The center also has a number of cafes and eateries.
Christmas Shopping Hours opening times are as follows:
Sunday – Friday 9.00 – 21.00
Monday 11.00 – 17.00
Christmas Eve 9.00 – 17.00
Christmas Day CLOSED
Boxing Day, Saturday 27th December,Sunday 28th December 9.00 – 21.00
Monday 29th December 11.00 – 17.00
Tuesday 30th December 9.00 – 21.00
New Year’s Eve 9.00 – 17.00
New Year’s Day CLOSED
[icon type=”image” icon=”search” size=”24″ ]The Haymarket – The Haymarket is one of Leicesters oldest attractions, boasting over 50 top name stores along with bags of parking it may be the ideal chrismas shopping location for you.
Christmas Shopping Hours opening times are as follows:
Monday – Saturday 9.00 – 18.00
Monday 11.00 – 17.00
Christmas Eve 9.00 – 17.00
Christmas Day CLOSED
Boxing Day 10.30 – 16.30
Saturday 27th December & Sunday 28th December 09.00 – 18.00
Monday 29th December 11.00 – 17.00
Tuesday 30th December 9.00 –
New Year’s Eve 8.00 – 17.00
New Year’s Day CLOSED
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Parks:
[icon type=”image” icon=”search” size=”24″ ]Abbey Park – Situated in the heart of Leicester Abbey park has beautiful grounds ideal for an afternoon stroll. There are also a number of children’s play areas along with a cafe in the center of the park. The park is also host to a number of events during the year including Bonfire displays, Funfairs and Christmas events.
[icon type=”image” icon=”search” size=”24″ ]Victoria Park – Victoria park is known for being the venue of the yearly Caribbean Carnival, it also has some great events throughout the year including live music concerts, Circuses and a variety of Funfairs. The park also offers sporting facilities including a Basketball court a Football court and a Skate park.
[icon type=”image” icon=”search” size=”24″ ]Watermead Country park – Watermead country park is a very popular destination for both dog walkers and family picnics. With great wildlife within the park as well as a nature trail for the youngsters Watermead is an idyllic location for all ages.
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There is so much to do, to keep you occupied in Leicester, with the city centre offering its best attractions, to people moving to Leicester and its rural surroundings in Leicestershire.
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