Leicester - Wikipedia
WebLeicester (/ ˈ l ɛ s t ər / ⓘ LES-tər) is a city, unitary authority area, unparished area and the county town of Leicestershire in the East Midlands of England.It is the largest city in the East Midlands with a population of 373,399 in 2022. The greater Leicester urban area had a population of 559,017 in 2021, making it the 11th most populous in England, and the 13th most populous in the ...
Visit Leicester - The Place Where Tourism Began
WebOne of Leicester’s biggest free festivals celebrates its 25th Anniversary, with fun on and off the water. Activities at Bede Park, Western Boulevard, Castle Gardens, the River Soar and new for this year, the De Montfort University (DMU) Campus.
Attractions & Things To Do In Leicester | VisitBritain
WebLeicester city centre has a plethora of boutique hotels, each with its own luxury interior. International hotel chains and serviced apartments help cater to all budgets. Country houses and spa breaks. Nestled within the Leicestershire countryside is a wide selection of country house hotels, offering luxury set within historic surroundings. Some ...
Leicester | England, Map, Population, & Facts | Britannica
WebMay 5, 2024 · Leicester, city and unitary authority, geographic and historic county of Leicestershire, England.It lies on the River Soar and the Grand Union Canal. Leicester was the site of a prominent Roman settlement (Ratae Corieltauvorum) that marked the point where the Fosse Way (a Roman road) crossed the River Soar. The Jewry Wall, a remnant of a Roman bath house and palaestra (exercise hall), and its ...
16 Best Things To Do In Leicester This Year - Time Out
WebFeb 28, 2024 · The ruins of Bradgate House – the childhood home of Lady Jane Grey, Queen of England for nine days – are visible to walkers, whilst the eighteenth-century landmark of Old John’s Tower sits ...
Leicester - Wikiwand
WebLeicester is a city, unitary authority area, unparished area and the county town of Leicestershire in the East Midlands of England. It is the largest city in the East Midlands with a population of 373,399 in 2022. The greater Leicester urban area had a population of 559,017 in 2021, making it the 11th most populous in England, and the 13th most populous in the United Kingdom.
15 Best Things to Do in Leicester (Leicestershire, England)
WebMay 1, 2023 · 4. Leicester Guildhall Source: shutterstock Leicester Guildhall. Leicester’s town hall until the 1870s, the timber-framed Guildhall was founded at the end of the 14th century as a meeting place for the Corpus Christi guild. This was an association of businessmen and men of high social status, all with connections to the church.
Attractions - Visit Leicester
WebCheck out the magnificent Roman Jewry wall, the King’s tomb in Leicester Cathedral and the out-of-this world National Space Centre for a journey through time – to infinity and beyond! Art lovers will be pleased to learn that amongst the city’s impressive galleries is the largest collection of German Expressionist artwork in the UK.
Leicester – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WebLeicester is the largest city in the East Midlands region of England, the capital of the traditional county of Leicestershire, with a population of almost 370,000 in the city and 510,000 in the urban area (2021). Leicester is a cosmopolitan city with friendly people from all races, backgrounds and cultures creating a culturally diverse city.
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WebDe Montfort Hall has been one of Leicester's premier entertainment venues for over a century, hosting live music ranging from pop to classical, theatre, stand-up comedy, musicals and operas. Where: Granville Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 7RU. Contact details: +44 (0) 1162333111.
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