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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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| Location
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
and walk in the woods. |
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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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| Botanic
Gardens, at Oadby, university gardens in 16 acres or
so, Tel: 0116 2717725 |
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Days Out in and around Leicester
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de la Zouch or Loughborough. |
Towns near Leicester To Visit - straight line distance:
Loughborough Tourist Information (9.92 miles) Market Bosworth Tourist Information (11.09 miles) Coalville Tourist Information (11.48 miles) Hinckley Tourist Information (11.84 miles) |
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Telephone Code
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Information
Centre
7-9 Every Street Town Hall Square
Leicester
LE1 6AG |
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