East Midlands Tourism

In the last two years Leicester has undergone a transformation, becoming a top city for shopping, eating out, exploring and relaxing.

  

Highcross is a brand new shopping centre and has just opened to make Leicester in the top 10 shopping destinations in the UK.  As well as hundreds of new stores and a flagship John Lewis store, there are new cafe's and restaurants and squares to relax in after a long day shopping. 

 

St Martin's Square and leicester Lanes are also great for shopping, this charming, cosmopolitan area of the city centre is a must for all visitors. With its small lanes surrounding the hub of St. Martin’s Square itself, it is home to an intriguing variety of independent fashion, interior and gift shops.

 

The Belgrave Road is also a colourful shopping experience and attracts visitors from around the world who come to the area to visit the large array of colorful saree emporiums, expensive jewellery stores and spice stores selling herbs and spices from around the world.  

 

Belgrave Road (AKA ‘The Golden Mile’) - This is the place to experience Asian cuisine at its best, with a good choice of meat and vegetarian restaurants. 

 

Culture

The Curve opened December 2008 and is a state of the art theatre and performance space, designed by world renowned architect Rafael Viñoly.  It is based in the heart of the new Cultural Quarter on Rutland Street. 

 

City history

Jewry Wall museum - Leicester is well known as an important Roman settlement, and evidence of this can be seen at the Jewry Wall Museum where there are 2000 year old remains of Roman baths. Take a guided walk around Castle Park, Leicester’s old town, and see the medieval Guildhall, and the Great Hall of Leicester Castle.

If you enjoy new music from inspirational artists then The Charlotte is the place to go in Leicester.  Or for more established bands and comedians try De Montfort Hall.  De Montfort is also host to the award winning Summer Sundae music festival each August – 4 days of comedy, music and fun for all the family.