Things to do in Leicester

Whether you’re a nature lover, cinephile, history buff, high-roller or a wannabe Bradley Wiggins, Leicester has a varied roster of activities to keep you entertained during your stay.

With a variety of parks – and even a maze – hugging the edge of the city and a handful of historic buildings, including the final resting place of a certain ‘car park king’, there’s plenty to see for the wide-eyed visitor.

Thanks to its array of galleries, an eclectic mix of museums and creative festival calendar, including the Comedy Festival and the Leicester City Festival, Leicester is an exciting destination for culture lovers.

A packed roster of theatre, comedy, music and sport in venues across the city, such as the O2 Academy, De Montfort Hall and the King Power Stadium means there’s always something going on.

Leicester has a legendary out-of-hours scene thanks to its student population, but away from the drink deals, you’ll find historic pubs, real-ale champions and bars serving up everything from champagne afternoon teas to adventurous cocktails.

You won’t be short on options to eat out in the former curry capital of the UK, with a city centre bustling with restaurants from around the world and a worthy reputation of some of the finest Indian dining in the country.

Thanks to the addition of Highcross to Leicester’s roster of shopping centres and destinations, the city has a wealth of high street and quirky independent shops right in the heart of the city, for all tastes and budgets.

Leicester has cemented its reputation as one of the country’s top sporting destination, with exceptional football, rugby, horse racing and even musical performances all unfolding in the city’s stadiums.

Right in the heart of the country, Leicester has convenient connections to many major cities and three international airports, due to its enviable train network. And if you’re travelling within the city, Leicester’s twin bus stations will get you where you need to go.