Leicester Tourist Information & Visitor Guide
Leicester has a rich history and for centuries has been a historic meeting point, creating a long and unique heritage. Today, Leicester is better known for the National Space Centre, a futuristic building housing fantastic interractive displays. In complete contrast, The Golden Mile (Belgrave Street) is crammed with fabulous Indian Restaurants, colourful sari shops and plenty of exciting independent shops.
Leicester Highlights
- National Space Centre - hours of breathtaking discovery and interactive fun at this award-winning Space Centre
- Leicester Cathedral - Medieval guild Church of St Martin became Leicester's cathedral in 1927 and contains a memorial to Richard III
- Leicestershire Museum & Art Gallery - 18C-20C paintings, drawings & sculptures with other forms of arts such as ceramics & Egyptology
- Tropical Birdland - see free flying parrots, macaws, toucans, owls & many more wonderful and colourful birds
Plan your visit to Leicester
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