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Town/City Name
Leicester
County
Leicestershire
Population
357400
About Leicester
Leicester is a city that flourishes every year, providing its residents and visitors various things to do. It is a city that has a population of 330,000 plus with diverse culture and a unique mix of communities, advances in engineering, manufacturing of life science, space, and digital technology. Leicester holds many events and festivals each year, has plenty of natural beauty and spectacular scenery.
Its sensational landmarks include the Leicester cathedral, Jewry wall museum, and Ashby de la Zouch Castle, which are medieval and Ancient Roman monuments. It has many parks and eateries across the city, ready to satisfy families who are looking for a decent day out.
Leicester has many parks and consists of a local nature reserve called Aylestone meadows, an 8.8 hectare of land, where you can go for a long stroll to escape the heavy traffic of this wild city. Aylestone Meadows is home to a range of wildlife; it is also a great place to carry out fishing, boating, cycling, and a splendid place to have a picnic. It is a great place to do some bird watching as you spot otters along the riverside; there are also two dedicated child play areas which would be great to occupy younger children as you all enjoy the fresh air and tranquillity of the countryside.
There are plenty of combinations of bars and restaurants across this city which is bustling with life, such as the; Cosy club, which offers many fantastic meal deals consisting of breakfast, lunch, and dinner while hosting some live performances from time to time. Leicester's best restaurants include Reece's, Gilly's sandwich bar, and spice bazaar, which all offer exquisite cuisine that will satisfy your taste buds wanting to come back for more.
Places to eat in Leicester, Restaurants in Leicester
Places to drink in Leicester, Pubs and Bars in Leicester
A brief history of Leicester
Leicester holds a history of being England's oldest city, where there is a variety of medieval and Ancient Roman history. It is home to the famous crisp's factory known as Walkers, founded by Henry Walker in 1948 and has been advancing since becoming the nation's favourite. It is also renowned for having large Diwali celebrations as it is a city that is open to different cultures and backgrounds. Leicester has more traffic lights than any other city in the UK, which may be a headache; however, it protects innocent by-passers and manages the heavy traffic well.
What makes Leicester unique? During the Roman occupation, the Jewry wall public baths were constructed, and the city was named Ratae. You can visit this museum today, which stands near St Nicholas church and circle. Leicester market has sat at the same place for 700 years and is a place where you can find great bargains and good-quality groceries and products. Recently the remains of King Richard the third have been discovered in have been reburied in Leicester Cathedral.
Alice Hawkins was a suffragette who resided in Leicester and proudly fought for women's rights to vote. She went to prison five times after launching social and political campaigns. In 2018 a statue of Alice Hawkins was revealed in Leicester market square.
Popular things to do in Leicester
- King Richard visitor centre: https://kriii.com/
- Social climbing: https://www.social-climbing.com/
- Curve theatre: https://www.curveonline.co.uk/
Free things to do in Leicester
- Abbey park: https://www.leicester.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/parks-and-open-spaces/our-parks/abbey-park/
- Leicester Cathedral: http://leicestercathedral.org/
- Watermead country park: https://www.leicscountryparks.org.uk/watermead-visitor-information/
Great for kids in Leicester
- Bean Gaming Board Game Café: https://www.bean-gaming.co.uk/
- Showcase Cinema: https://www.showcasecinemas.co.uk/cinema-info/showcase-cinema-de-lux-leicester?utm_source=google-listing&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=de-lux-leicester
- Trampoline park: https://www.boosttrampolineparks.co.uk/
Dog friendly bars
- The white horse: http://www.thewhitehorsebirstall.co.uk/
- Bradgate Arms: https://www.bradgatearmscropstonleicestershire.co.uk/
- The black horse: https://www.blackhorseaylestone.co.uk/
Dog friendly restaurants
- Cow and plough: https://steamin-billy.co.uk/foodpubs/cowandplough/
- Healthy Louisa Cafe Deli: https://healthylouisa.com/contact/
- The old horse: https://www.oldhorseleicester.co.uk/
Did you know?
During 1930 Leicester had the most successful clothing industry making it the second richest city in England. Leicester is also home to BBC’S first local radio station and has the most diverse streets in England full of different cultural backgrounds making it worth the visit.
The hidden gems of Leicester
Offering plenty of views and activities lies Aylestone nature reserve, a place offering plenty of pursuits. Other hidden gems include tropical Birdland where you can see a variety of different topical birds.
Unique to Leicester
Stilton cheese, Mowbray pie and Red Leicester cheese are Leicester’s three most famous products.
