Cultural Quarter Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Leicester Cathedral
Home to the crypt of King Richard III, this medieval church also has impressive carvings, ornate chapels and a public art instillation.
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.
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.
Our pick of the best Cultural Quarter Hotel Deals
Ramada Encore by Wyndham Leicester City Centre
Nice hotel with clean and spacious rooms. Great value for money compared to other city centre hotels.
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
The Belmont Hotel
Hood
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
ibis Leicester City
It was a good stay with everything nearby
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Doubletree by Hilton Coventry
Clean rooms, excellent staff Did have an issue with one of the staff members but it quickly corrected by another member and reassured us that the staff member would spoken to
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Leonardo Hotel and Conference Venue Hinckley Island
Great value, easy parking and massive rooms, booked last minute and pleasently surprised with the facilities including a great bar and resturant
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Leicester Marriott Hotel
Staff and cleanliness superb. Disappointed that the tv was not working. There was a problem with all the new smart tv’s it seems, but our plan after a long day and needing an early start in the morning was to chill out watching Strictly! So very disappointing. Mattress was very hard, otherwise everything ...
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Cultural Quarter
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 Curve Theatre while you're in town.
Latimer
While Latimer isn't home to many top sights, National Space Centre and Athena Conference Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.
Westcotes
While there might not be top attractions in Westcotes, you can explore the larger area and discover places like King Power Stadium and Belvoir Castle.
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.
Belgrave
While there might not be top attractions in Belgrave, you can explore the larger area and discover places like National Space Centre and Abbey Pumping Station.
Hamilton
While there might not be top attractions in Hamilton, you can explore the larger area and discover places like National Space Centre and Athena Conference Centre.
