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Leicester is a city in the East Midlands of England, located roughly 100 miles north-west of London.

Most recently, Leicester became famous for the discovery of the remains of King Richard III in a city car park, before he was transferred to the city’s cathedral. This diverse, multicultural city is home to the largest Diwali celebrations outside of India, as well as the UK’s second largest Caribbean Carnival. Leicester boasts Europe’s largest outdoor, covered market, and is the birthplace of Walker’s crisps; as a result, it’s home to the largest crisp production plant in the world.

With a population of over 300,000 people, Leicester takes the place of being the 10th largest city in the UK and the largest city in the East Midlands. The metropolitan area covers 290 square miles, while the city centre is just over 28 square miles.

Leicester is pronounced ‘Lester’, which can be confusing for some visitors.  The name comes from various spellings and forms of ‘Legro Ceaster’, meaning a former Roman camp on the River Legro, which is now the River Soar. Over the centuries the name has shifted and changed until it settled into the form we know today.

Leicester is famous for a variety of foods, including the traditional Melton Mowbray pork pie, Stilton cheese and a vibrant selection of Indian cuisine.

Leicester is about 100 miles from London, and the train journey typically takes around an hour and 15 minutes from London St Pancras International.