Location: Leicester
Top Things to do in Leicester
8 Historic Sites in Leicester That You Shouldn't Miss
Coordinates: 52°38′N 1°8′W / 52.633°N 1.133°W / 52.633; -1.133
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1. Leicester Abbey
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 98 reviews
Reviewed By MarysiaW - Leicester, United Kingdom
The most beautiful part is the chinese garden from which beautiful photos can be taken and a picnic to be had
2. Leicester Guildhall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 535 reviews
Leicester is privileged to have one of the best-preserved timber framed halls in the country dating back 600 years. The Guildhall is a historic building and the oldest building still in use in the city. It was Leicester’s first police station and between 1876 and the 1900’s and saw many unsavoury characters pass through its doors. The Great Hall itself was built in about 1390 as a meeting place for the Guild of Corpus Christi (a small but powerful group of businessmen and gentry) and it’s also believed that Shakespeare performed here during Tudor times. Today, the Guildhall is best known as an excellent performance venue, attracting acts from across the country. It’s also known as a museum where visitors can step back in time and come face to face with Crankie Gemmie and Emma Smith, two of Leicester's notorious pick-pockets who can be found lurking in the Victorian police cells. The museum is also home to the Medieval Leicester galleries and The White Rose Cafe.
Reviewed By nataliehF1833SA
This guildhall was interesting and had many original features from the time of use. The mayor's room was amazing. The little signs regarding not touching anything were even very funny. This was a free admission and even had activity sheets for children to add it. The old hall was lovely too and to think it was in use until the 20s shows the longterm use of the building. Fantastic little museum.
3. 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.
4. All Saint’s Church War Memorial
5. Stoneygate Tram Depot
6. Melbourne Hall
7. Leicester Castle
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By mouseHerts
There is not a lot of the castle to see. You can climb the motte, which was levelled to provide a bowling green. The Great Hall is not available for viewing at the moment as it is part of the university. You can see the chapel in St Mary de Castro church. The gardens are pleasant to walk around.
8. The Arch of Rememberance
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By SixtyOne - Ashby de la Zouch, United Kingdom
This arch is truly breathtaking and well worth checking out. The monument is situated within Leicester’s Victoria Park. Please stop and remember those that have fallen during war.
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