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Travelling
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Leicester,Junction
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Leicestershire
& Rutland Features
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Leicestershire
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 Leicester
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 Leicester,
a thriving city and the county town, with a university.
There is lots going on with clubs, restaurants and the Haymarket
Theatre.
The city has good shopping facilities with pedestrianised
shopping streets and the Shires Shopping Centre.
When you are visiting take a look at the famous unusual clock
tower, and try the canal walks along the Grand Union and Soar
river.
Historic Roman pavements and baths still remain from the
early settlement of the site.
Most museums are free in this city, which is useful for tourists
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There is a large Indian population with a good Hindu temple.
For sport, there is a racecourse, at Wigston A50 south of
the city, and a popular football team(!).
Outside the city, there are wild moorland and woods
at Bradgate, and at Swithland (B5328 off A6 towards
Loughborough), which also has a reservoir and golf course.
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Map of Leicester |
What
To See -
Leicester Tourist Attractions
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 The
National Space Centre, try the new National
Space Centre! Recently opened with lots to do and see on a Space
related theme. 2 miles north of Leicester,well signposted and
bus service from city centre in special buses. Lots to do for
children and adults, activities, displays, films. Take a look
at www.spacecentre.co.uk
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| The
Guildhall in Leicester |
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| Jewry
Wall museum records the city's past on the site of Roman
baths, and has mosaic pavements. |
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| Newarke
Houses Museum, social history in the 1511 Chantry House |
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| St
Martins Cathedral, on a Saxon site and former Roman temple |
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| Church
of St Mary de Castro, Norman church. |
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| Leicestershire
Museum & Art Gallery, New Walk, has children's 'Discovery'
room, art collection and has exhibitions. |
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| Wyston's
House Museum Of Costume, cloths from the 17th century
to now, Tel: 0116 247 3056 |
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| Belgrave
Hall, to the north, A6 and A607 junction, 18th
century house, gardens,shop etc, Tel: 0116 2666590 |
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| Abbey
Pumping Station, museum of public health, with beam engine,
shop, Tel: 0116 299511 |
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| Gas
Museum, a favorite museum,shop, Tel: 0116 2503190 |
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Knitters Museum, at Wigston, A50 south,in restored 18th
century house, Tel: 01162883396 |
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| Bradgate
Country Park, Newtown Linford, B5327 via Anstey north
west, Charnwood Forest, the former royal hunting forest, an
area untouched for nearly 800 years, you can see the ruins of
the home of Lady Jane Grey with a visitor centre, see the deer
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Kirby
Muxloe Castle, off A47 just over the M1, 15th century
ruins, built then the owner killed, shop etc, Tel: 0116 2386886
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Gardens, at Oadby, university gardens in 16 acres or
so, Tel: 0116 2717725 |
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Wykin
Shires - Memory Lane Horse Drawn Tours
50 Almeys Lane, Earl Shilton, Leicestershire LE9 7AL
Tel: Ann Tomlin on 07955 171917 Email: anntomlin@wykinshires.co.uk
These are 12 mile circular tours on our 12 seater horse
drawn omnibus with a three course carvery meal at Upton
Barn and admission to the Bosworth Battlefield Heritage
Centre included. See our Horse
Drawn Tours website
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Where
To Stay in Leicester
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13 - 21 St Nicholas Place Leicester LE1 4LD MAP
This stunning boutique hotel sets a new standard in city centre accommodation in Leicester. The contemporary rooms and the suite provide relaxed luxury surroundings for a business stay or a romantic weekend escape.
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Smith Way Grove Park Leicester LE19 1SW MAP
Close to the M1, sports venues and top universities, this hotel offers spacious, air-conditioned guest rooms and a heated swimming pool and gym. Leicester Marriott Hotel is set in a quiet area, and is perfect for business or leisure.
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299 Leicester Road Wigston Leicester LE18 1JW MAP
Conveniently situated just 10 minutes from City Center and, junction 21 off the M1/M69 motorways. The Best Western Leicester Stage Hotel offers every modern amenity whilst maintaining traditional values.
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360 London Road Stoneygate Leicester LE2 2PL MAP
Whatever the purpose of your stay, this exquisitely restored Victorian Town House Hotel will charm you with its grace and elegance.
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De Montfort Street Leicester LE1 7GR MAP
The Belmont, a town house hotel of character, offers a unique city centre position beside the leafy New Walk, an elegant Victorian conservation area. It is just minutes from the City centre, and has ample free car parking.
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14-16 Abbey Street Leicester LE1 3TE MAP
Enjoy the heart of Leicester. Perfect Days Out in Leicester. Traditional hotel within a 2 minute journey of expansive multi-cuisine, theatres and shopping centres.
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73 Granby Street Leicester LE1 6ES MAP
Stay at the Ramada Leicester and experience everything that you would expect from an international hotel company. 3 star property. City centre location. Club Bar & Restaurant. Free use of local health club. Free guest parking.
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Guest
Houses, Bed & Breakfasts, Inns and Other Hotels
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6 Bath Lane Leicester LE3 5BD
These luxury serviced apartments with a city centre location offer a choice of studios, one or 2 bedroom accommodation and penthouses. All apartments are fully furnished and offer balconies.
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Bath Lane Leicester LE3 5BA
A stunning new waterfront development, these stylish duplex apartments are ideally situated in the heart of Leicester, overlooking the River Soar and the city centre.
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Around
The Leicester Area
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| Visit Ashby
de la Zouch or Loughborough. |
Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:
Loughborough (9.92 miles) Market Bosworth (11.09 miles) Coalville (11.48 miles) Hinckley (11.84 miles) Lutterworth (12.66 miles) Melton Mowbray (13.83 miles) Market Harborough (14.14 miles) Kegworth (15.11 miles) Nuneaton (15.88 miles) Ashby de la Zouch (16.03 miles) Ruddington (17.76 miles) |
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Our
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