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Where to Shop in Leicester - Independent Stores to the Shopping Mall and Market

Leicester has enough shops and stalls to suit every budget, with highlights including Leicester City Market, where vendors sell handmade and imported goods. The market is a foodie's dream with a glassed food hall, where you'll find locally made cheeses like nutty Red Leicester. At The Stoneygate Shops and Queens Road, you'll find the neighbourhood's trendsetters enjoying a clutch of small shops and cafés.

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Where to Stay in Leicester - Popular Chains with Modern Amenities and Boutique Hotels

Leicester has lots of choice to suit everyone, from budget-friendly chains to boutique hotels. Many hotels have spacious rooms with a full menu of amenities including flatscreen TVs, gym equipment, and free WiFi. Or you can choose to stay in a Victorian building with comfortable, elegant rooms and excellent services.

What to See and Do in Leicester - Visiting King Richard III and Watching Live Theater

Culturally rich Leicester is chock full of local heritage and an array of exciting things to do. Highlights include the King Richard III Visitor Centre and Leicester Cathedral, where you can retrace the monarch's fascinating life and pay your respects at his final resting place. For fresh air, there's a medieval park where hundreds of deer roam free. Or there's a flagship theatre designed by a world-renowned architect.

A City Guide to Leicester - Cultural Quarter, New Walk Promenade, and Golden Mile

Leicester is a culturally diverse city known for its thriving universities and for being the burial place of King Richard III, whose tomb rests in Leicester Cathedral. The Cultural Quarter is the place to enjoy world-class theatre, live music, and art, while The Golden Mile is a haven for foodies. Along the city's Victorian promenade, New Walk, you'll discover Parisian lampposts and tree-lined avenues leading to boho-chic Clarendon Park.

Nightlife and Entertainment in Leicester - Chic Bars, Rustic Pubs, and Exhilarating Live Music

Nights on the town in Leicester often involve edgy stand-up comedy and intimate live music venues, which host some of Britain's most popular bands and lots of emerging talent. Visitors are also treated to their pick of cosmopolitan bars, rustic pubs with real ale, and student hangouts.

Family Friendly Fun in Leicester - Wild Adventure Golf, Thrilling Space Center, and Indoor Play

There's plenty for families to enjoy in the city of Leicester, where history meets space exploration and golfing can lead to laser tag. Visitors can explore local museums to learn more about the city's rich heritage, or can wander through the National Space Centre, which captivates space enthusiasts of all ages.

Arts and Culture in Leicester - Contemporary Art, Ancient Artifacts, Live Performances, and Historic Reenactments

Arts and culture thrive in Leicester, where there's an array of fun things to do. The Jewry Wall Museum is the place to be to learn about the city's Roman ties. You can relive King Richard III's famous Battle of Bosworth before paying your respects at Leicester Cathedral, or enjoy live performances at the state-of-the-art Curve Theatre.

Where to Eat in Leicester - Vegetarian, Indian Cuisine, and Fine Dining

Leicester's food scene is eclectic and exciting, not unlike the city itself. Traditional British food served with a modern twist is popular, as is contemporary European fare, and authentic world cuisine, including Indian, Thai, and Italian. There's also a number of excellent vegetarian eateries serving flavorful meals that attract meat-eaters and veggies alike.

Insider Travel Tips for Historic Leicester

Leicester is a multicultural city, so embrace the various foods, cultures, and lifestyles on offer. Thanks to a mild East Midlands climate, visiting is comfortable year round, though the city comes alive during spring and summer. Exploring the site of the Battle of Bosworth and Leicester Cathedral makes for a fascinating afternoon of British history, courtesy of famed monarch and warrior King Richard III. Bradgate Park is perfect for nature lovers.

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