10 TOP Things to Do in Leicester May 2024

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

Places to Visit in Leicester

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Discover the most popular places to visit in Leicester

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

University of Leicester

5/5(1 review)

Explore the campus of University of Leicester during your travels in Leicester. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

Victoria Park

Explore the great outdoors at Victoria Park, a lovely green space in Leicester. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

De Montfort University

5/5(1 review)

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of De Montfort University during your trip to Leicester. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Explore areas of Leicester

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.

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 Abbey Park and Bradgate Park.

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.

Earl Shilton

The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travellers visit Earl Shilton. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Mallory Park and Burbage Common And Woods are a few top sights nearby.

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.