Earl Shilton Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Photo "Earl Shilton" by Andrew Tatlow (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo by Andrew Tatlow (CC BY-SA)
Photo "Earl Shilton" by Mat Fascione (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo by Mat Fascione (CC BY-SA)

Popular places to visit

National Space Centre featuring signage and interior views

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.

National Space Centre
Curve Theatre featuring modern architecture and theatre scenes

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.

Curve Theatre
Leicester Cathedral featuring a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Leicester Cathedral

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Home to the crypt of King Richard III, this medieval church also has impressive carvings, ornate chapels and a public art instillation.

Leicester Cathedral
Leicester Town Hall which includes an administrative building, a square or plaza and night scenes

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.

Leicester Town Hall
New Walk Museum which includes interior views

New Walk Museum

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Examine millennia-old dinosaur fossils, mummies from ancient Egypt and work by artists such as J.M.W. Turner at this museum and gallery.

New Walk Museum
Leicester which includes a square or plaza, a city and a monument

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.

Haymarket Memorial Clock Tower

Activities

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NZ$5
per traveller
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Leicestershire: Twycross Zoo Entry Ticket

Leicestershire: Twycross Zoo Entry Ticket

NZ$50
per adult
Leicestershire: Twycross Zoo Entry Ticket
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Our pick of the best Earl Shilton Hotel Deals

Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club
Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club
4 out of 5
Maxstoke Lane, Meriden, Birmingham, Solihull, England
The price is NZ$153 per night from 24 July to 25 July
NZ$153
24 July - 25 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Solihull. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Only comments are how hot our room was and breakfast waiting staff appear to have little serving training. There was a small fan in the room but could do with something more cooling or larger fan. Great facilities and although we didn't eat lunch/dinner, the food looked amazing. Waiting staff lent ..."

Reviewed on 4 Jul. 2025

Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club
Royal Court Hotel & Spa Coventry
Royal Court Hotel & Spa Coventry
3 out of 5
Tamworth Road, Keresley End, Coventry, England
The price is NZ$101 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$101
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Coventry. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
6.6/10 (1,003 reviews)
Good value for money!
"Good value for money!"

Reviewed on 2 Jul. 2025

Royal Court Hotel & Spa Coventry
voco Leicester by IHG
voco Leicester by IHG
4 out of 5
101 Welford Road, Leicester, England
The price is NZ$144 per night from 11 July to 12 July
NZ$144
11 July - 12 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Leicester. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (507 reviews)
"Jolly nice, loved the bathroom especially the aperture (by design) in the shower screen so you can turn the water on before getting in"

Reviewed on 2 Jul. 2025

voco Leicester by IHG
Moxy Birmingham NEC
Moxy Birmingham NEC
3 out of 5
Marston Green, Birmingham, England
The price is NZ$173 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$173
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (754 reviews)
"A very nice hotel. Good location, handy for the NEC - depending on which hall, we still had a long walk through the NEC building. The hotel has a boutique feel while still part of a larger chain so quality assured as expected. Very quiet and clean. There was a fresh new feel to the room & corridors.The ..."

Reviewed on 22 Jun. 2025

Moxy Birmingham NEC
Telegraph Hotel - Coventry
Telegraph Hotel - Coventry
4 out of 5
157 Corporation Street, Coventry, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$159 per night from 13 July to 14 July
NZ$159
13 July - 14 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Coventry. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (908 reviews)
"Great breakfast and comfortable bed. Good bits of printing history shown in places."

Reviewed on 29 Jun. 2025

Telegraph Hotel - Coventry
Holiday Inn Express Birmingham NEC by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Birmingham NEC by IHG
3 out of 5
Bickenhill Parkway, Birmingham, England
The price is NZ$128 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$128
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Made to Feel Part Of A Family - H/Inn Express NEC
"Naz at reception was very accommodating and caring, she really looked after me and made sure I was comfortable. Mackenzie and Euan also helped me greatly at reception and the night receptionist who's from Liverpool was also super friendly. It is a very homely relaxed hotel that serves a generous ..."

Reviewed on 2 Jul. 2025

Holiday Inn Express Birmingham NEC by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Earl Shilton

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Narborough

Some popular features of Narborough include its bars and spas. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Cosby Golf Club or Grace Road are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.

Narborough
Leicestershire showing street scenes and a city

Glenfield

While there might not be top attractions in Glenfield, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Belvoir Castle and Bradgate Park.

Glenfield
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Westcotes

While there might not be top attractions in Westcotes, you can explore the larger area and discover places like King Power Stadium and Leicester Cathedral.

Westcotes
Leicester featuring a park, a cemetery and heritage architecture

Leicester City Centre

Travellers come to Leicester City Centre for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Leicester Town Hall and Haymarket Memorial Clock Tower while you're in town.

Leicester City Centre
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Clarendon Park

Though Clarendon Park may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like De Montford Hall and Welford Road Stadium.

Clarendon Park
Curve Theatre featuring street scenes and a city

Cultural Quarter

If you're spending some time in Cultural Quarter, Curve Theatre and Athena Conference Centre are top sights worth seeing.

Cultural Quarter

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