Location: Leicester
Top Things to do in Leicester
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Coordinates: 52°38′N 1°8′W / 52.633°N 1.133°W / 52.633; -1.133
Restaurants in Leicester
1. Social Climbing
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 126 reviews
We are Leicester's first dedicated bouldering wall. We have over 700sqm of climbing for all ages and abilities.
Reviewed By Z9478RNmikel
I climb here quite a lot - the staff are really supportive and helpful, giving you lots of tips when climbing. There is a great chilled vibe, with everyone supporting each other. It doesn't matter if you are a complete beginner or a pro, everyone is non-judgemental and just want you to do well. Try it and I'm sure you'll love it!
2. New Walk Museum and Art Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 775 reviews
Leicester Museum & Art Gallery is a world of discovery with collections and displays spanning the natural and cultural world. General entry is free to all visitors. On the historic New Walk, the museum is a family friendly day out with galleries including Ancient Egypt, Dinosaurs, Wild Space, the Victorian art gallery, Arts & Crafts gallery, Picasso Ceramics: The Attenborough Collection and Leicester's internationally renowned collection of German Expressionism. The museum welcomes a vast array of temporary exhibitions, featuring works from the collections, touring exhibitions from national museums and a programme of contemporary art and craft displays. The museum hosts a range of events from curators' talks to lunchtime concerts, a cafe and museum shop.
Reviewed By mouseHerts
What a wonderful museum. It is packed full of exhibits including, dinosaurs, natural history, Egyptian artefacts, arts and crafts, ceramics, Victorian art. My favourite was the exhibition of children’s clothes. They were so intricately made with fine needlework and stitching. Children would enjoy going through the tunnels in the wild life section. So did I!
3. Curve Theatre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,317 reviews
Curve Theatre is Leicester’s magnificent home for theatre and the performing arts and is situated at the heart of the city’s Cultural Quarter. Curve is a proud supporter of new and emerging talent and actively participates in the development of the next generation of artists, writers and directors. As well as presenting some of the world’s finest touring work, Curve produces a varied programme of diverse, exciting and inspiring theatre including large scale musicals to rival the West End.
Reviewed By jamesb337 - Leicester, United Kingdom
we went to the curve to watch a performance of phantom of the opera the theatre is well appointed with food and drinks available the performance was excellent and seating layout very comfortable
4. Newarke Houses Museum & Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 238 reviews
Newarke Houses Museum is composed of two historic houses, Wygston's Chantry House and Skeffington House and tells the story of contemporary Leicester and the history of the Royal Leicestershire Regiment. The museum displays include a cinema experience, a collection of toys from Tudor to present day and a play area for children to try various games. Find out more about Leicester's famous son Daniel Lambert and visit a 1950s street scene inspired by Wharf Street that includes the Jolly Angler public house, a grocer and a pawnbroker, with sounds and conversations from the times. Discover more about the story of Leicester at War. Through personal stories find out about the home front and the history of the Regiment, including a recreation of a First World War trench with sound and lighting. Through oral histories, archive film, computer interactives and collections discover the histories of Newarke Houses, the surrounding historic area and contemporary Leicester.
Reviewed By Tamara285 - Leicestershire, United Kingdom
I like this museum for the way it focuses on the detail of day to day life in the past - the toys, the old street, the shops. It's interesting, especially as some of the exhibits are from living memory! My kids particularly like the bit about Daniel Herrick and call it 'The Fat Man's House'!
5. Abbey Pumping Station
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 421 reviews
Abbey Pumping Station is Leicester's museum of science and technology, displaying the city's industrial, technological and scientific heritage. Opened in 1891, Abbey Pumping Station pumped Leicester's sewage to the treatment works at Beaumont Leys. The grand Victorian building and beautifully decorated beam engines were a cause of great civic pride, having built in the city by Gimsons. They are rare examples of Woolf compound rotative beam engines, and with all four beam engines now restored to working condition, they can be seen in steam on special event days – the only place in Britain this magnificent sight can be seen.
Reviewed By MarysiaW - Leicester, United Kingdom
A good day out to take the whole family, full of history and even a train ride so what are you waiting, take a picnic and get down there
6. King Power Stadium
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 501 reviews
Reviewed By 514martyd - Oamaru, New Zealand
I live in NZ so don't get to many games. Many years ago I had my photo taken with The Birch. I emailed to say I was attending and wondered if it was possible for an updated photo. The club were amazing, not only wrangling a pitchside meet and greet with The Birch but also presented me with a squad signed ball. Truly amazing day. The memorial garden is a wonderful tribute, the fanstore excellent and the stadium first class
7. King Richard III Visitor Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,094 reviews
The award-winning King Richard III Visitor Centre is in Leicester city centre, opposite Leicester Cathedral. It has been created around the location where King Richard III's remains were buried for more than 500 years. Using storytelling, design and 21st century technology, visitors can discover the incredible story of the King's life and death, and one of the greatest archaeological detective stories ever told
Reviewed By I2589WAnicolac - Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
We enjoyed our visit here very much; the displays give a good context to the Wars of the Roses and the upstairs exhibition, giving details of the archaeological dig and the scientific identification of Richard III's body are particularly fascinating. Being able to see the grave site is a moving experience, especially as you can then go across the road to see Richard III's tomb in the cathedral.
8. Abbey Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 356 reviews
Reviewed By W1928CDkevine - Leicester, United Kingdom
A beautiful place to visit in the heart of the city, lovely to walk around with a river and boating lake as well as a boating lake. Ideal for children with a big swings area, miniature railway and pets corner and a lovely café
9. Leicester Cathedral
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,240 reviews
Reviewed By pesue1 - Nuneaton, United Kingdom
Came to the cathedral to see the final resting place of Richard 111, his crypt is free to view by the public, it a lovely setting in a beautiful cathedral, there are viewing videos to show the finding, and manufacturing of the granite tomb, well worth seeing, although we didn't pay to go into the visitors centre because we live close to Bosworth and have been several times.
10. National Space Centre
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 3,335 reviews
The National Space Centre really is a visit that is out of this world. Take a journey through our themed galleries, stopping at over 150 interactive experiences! Sit back in awe in the UK’s largest planetarium as we take you on a voyage of discovery in this 360° fulldome experience. The National Space Centre is an all weather attraction for all the family. On site we have over 400 parking spaces, restaurant, shop and all the facilities you would expect from a world class attraction. The National Space Centre hosts many exciting weekend events, including astronomy evenings, movie themed events, astronaut visits, even special Star Wars, LEGO and Time Lord weekends and many more… see the website for full details Opening Times: School Holidays Monday – Sunday 10:00 – 17:00 School Term Time Monday – Friday 10:00– 16:00 Saturday and Sunday 10:00– 17:00 (please check the website before visiting to ensure we are open). We suggest you allow a minimum of 4 hours for your visit
Reviewed By johnb16121
Plenty of fascinating and inspiring exhibits, and where else are you going to come face-to-face with a pair of genuine 90-foot tall rockets? For us the highlight was the Rocket Tower and the wealth of information, displays and artifacts charting the history of space exploration. And of course riding the Tower’s lift up and down beside the mighty Blue Streak and Thor Able rockets! There’s a lot to see and do for all ages, so expect to spend a few hours at the Space Centre. Good to know: Be sure to visit Abbey Pumping Station next to the Space Centre. It’s another excellent museum, so add another couple of hours to your itinerary and make a day of it by visiting both venues. If you found any part of this review helpful please hit the “Thanks” button below, and my thanks to you in return!
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