Desford Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club
"The staff were helpful and the room was great. Just very warm and no air con. Also no mini bar/ fridge in room made it difficult to stay cool on the hottest day of the year. But the pool came on handy for that."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
voco Leicester by IHG
"Overall great facility"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Royal Court Hotel
"Selected uncleaned areas found in bedroom , very low budget furniture used. Tv unwatchable due to pixilation on every channel. Two bus tours prioritised over other guests .went without dinner because nothing acceptably edible by time when independant travellers allowed to eat so went without dinner. ..."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
The Gresham Aparthotel
"I have stayed here many times and it is my go to for friends and family."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Elegant 2-bed Home - Prime City Centre Location
Sky City Apartments
Popular places to visit
National Space Centre
Learn about the solar system and famous space missions, become a trainee astronaut for the day and attend planetarium shows at this interactive museum.
Curve Theatre
At the heart of Leicester’s Cultural Quarter is this modern theater, which hosts everything from ballets and concerts to dramas and stand-up comedy shows.
New Walk Museum
Examine millennia-old dinosaur fossils, mummies from ancient Egypt and work by artists such as J.M.W. Turner at this museum and gallery.
Leicester Cathedral
Home to the crypt of King Richard III, this medieval church also has impressive carvings, ornate chapels and a public art instillation.
Haymarket Memorial Clock Tower
This 19th-century monument is a favorite meeting point for locals and a gateway to the city’s shopping districts, historic attractions and vibrant Cultural Quarter.
Leicester Town Hall
Marvel at the intricate craftsmanship of this 19th-century landmark, take a tour of its stately rooms and relax in a leafy public square.
