Considering the fact that Leicester has an unbroken lineage dating back to the Saxon era, anyone with an interest in local history will find many buildings of note around the city; from the ruins of Leicester Castle, the gothic splendour of St Martin's cathedral or the historic central clock-tower, to the remains of the city's Roman Leicesters that lie alongside Leicester's famous Jewry Wall.

The town centre offers a huge range of high street names, many of which lie within the newly regenerated Highcross Quarter, as well as many smaller specialist shops. Standing alongside these retail hotspots is one of the city's most popular attractions, Leicester Market, which is the largest covered market in Europe and boasts a vast range of wares. Leicester has an extensive range of things to do with a selection of places to eat and drink, adventures and activities, plan your stay and visit to Leicester.