Attractions and Places to Visit in Leicester

The city is bursting with state-of-the-art, award-winning venues including Curve, Highcross Leicester and the National Space Centre, a fantastic calendar of events and festivals, renowned museums and galleries, a range of live music venues, areas of natural beauty and 2,000 years of heritage to discover.

Leicester has a varied selection of attractions – from family favourites to historical gems and intergalactic delights, there’s bound to be something to keep you entertained in the city! The 2012 unearthing and identification of the remains of King Richard III in a council car park has sparked a revival of interest in the city’s heritage, where there are numerous historical treasures waiting to be discovered. Check 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. You can also find the family favourite dinosaur gallery at the city’s New Walk Museum – complete with the 15 metre long Rutland dinosaur!

Golf Clubs

There are superb greens and fairways with some very challenging tree-lined holes on layout which are fairly easy to walk.

Golf Clubs
Fitness Clubs & Gyms

No matter where you are in your fitness journey – whether you’re a seasoned gym goer or a complete newbie, fitness centres in Leicester are here to support you and help you achieve your goals.

Fitness Clubs & Gyms
Karting

Fantastic venues that will let you impress your friends, bowl over your clients, create chemistry with colleagues or simply indulge in the unbridled freedom

Karting
Kids & Family Activities

Leicester has no shortage of clubs, activity centres and educational groups to stimulate little minds, encourage peer interaction and run off some steam.

Kids & Family Activities
Game & Entertainment Centers

Whether you're from Leicestershire or further afield, there's plenty of things going on in the area

Game & Entertainment Centers
Yoga Classes

Yoga and Pilates centers in Leicester offer a range of facilities and classes that you can enjoy in a pleasant atmosphere and hopefully increase your level of fitness

Yoga Classes
King Richard III Visitor Centre

The incredible transformation of the former Alderman Newton’s School, located right next to the spot where the king’s remains were found

King Richard III Visitor Centre
Leicester Cathedral

Leicester Cathedral is at the physical heart of the city and county.

Leicester Cathedral
New Walk Museum & Art Gallery

New Walk Museum and Art Gallery originated in 1849 when the Literary and Philosophical Society formally presented to the town its various collections

New Walk Museum & Art Gallery
National Space Centre

With six interactive galleries, the UK’s largest planetarium, unique 3D Simulator Experience and the iconic 42m high Rocket Tower

National Space Centre
Guildhall

One of the best preserved timber framed halls in the country, dating back 600 years, the Guildhall hosts regular events

Guildhall
Ashby de la Zouch Castle

The site of Ashby de la Zouch Castle was originally occupied by a small fortified manor house

Ashby de la Zouch Castle