Are you in Leicester and looking for places to pass the time and have fun? Or maybe you are thinking of a great place to have your vacation? Leicester will leave you spoilt for choice. It has a vibrant nightlife for the revellers, impressive parks for family time and museums and other historical monuments. While here, your need for adventure, history, and science will be well catered to.
If you’re not sure where to start here are some of the best places you can visit in Leicester.
Richard III Visitor Centre
Richard III Visitor Centre
One of the best places to kick-start your visit in Leicester is the King Richard III Visitor Centre. It is built next to where the remains of the King were found in 2012. The visitor centre details the life and death of the last king of England to die in battle. With its interactive and state of the art equipment you will enjoy the historical richness of the centre with the aid of modern equipment.
National Space Centre
National Space Centre
Being the largest of its kind in the UK, the National Space Centre is a must-visit for space science and astronomy enthusiasts. It is a particularly great place to visit on a rainy day when you can’t be outdoors and even has a few hours of education and it is not short on the fun either. The centre has many galleries, interactive experiences, a rocket tower and it is also the UK’s largest planetarium. If you are looking for experience in another world, the National Space Centre is the best place for you to be in Leicester.
Newark Houses Museums and Gardens
First World War artefacts
If you want a quick roundup of the history of Leicester through the war and over the years, the Newark Museum will provide all that. The museums are filled with authentic First World War artefacts connected to the Regiment’s Military history. The museum also happens to host a variety of events about the city and its past, and it is also a great place for you to be if you would like some outdoor time.
Leicester Market
Leicester Market
Shopping in Leicester is like nothing you have seen before. The largest outdoor market in Europe has more than 270 stalls to offer you everything you want. Even though the market majors in fruits and vegetables, you will also find clothes, books, jewellery, and flowers. The market has plenty of history and is estimated to be more than 700 years old and is open six days a week. If you want to buy something at the heart of Leicester City, the Leicester Market is the best place for you.
The food and entertainment market in Leicester is buzzing with plenty of restaurants and cinema halls like the Phoenix Cinema. You can also enjoy live music from the different locations available around town and enjoy the safe and warm feeling that the locals extend to the visitors. Leicester is a great place for some family fun, and it is affordable, the transport network is expansive, and most of the areas of interest are easy to get to.
