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Leicester : Things to see and do
Leicester : Organise your stay
Leicester :
Unmissable tourist sites
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Leicester Hotel tips
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ibis leicester city from34.00 £
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Premier Inn Leicester City Centre from39 £
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mercure leicester city hotel from63.20 £
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Travel guide Leicester
Leicester : The Michelin guide review
Leicester was the capital of the legendary Lear's kingdom, the seat of 8C East Mercian bishops, and one of the five Danelaw towns (with Derby, Lincoln, Nottingham and Stamford) in 865, the time of Viking invasions. Later, William I built a castle here, whose castellans were Simon de Montfort, Earl of Leicester, and John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster. The medieval city prospered thanks to the hosiery trade. More recently, a university and newer industries have enhanced Leicester’s position.
Tourist attractions Leicester : Things to see and do
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New St Michael's
7 Priory Row GB - Coventry CV1 5EX
Although regarded by traditionalists as too modern and by modernists as too traditional, Coventry Cathedral is one of the few modern buildings to meet with the approval of its visitors. The majestic porch was designed to link the new cathedral with t..
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St Martin's Cathedral
21 St. Martins GB - Leicester LE1 5DE
The first St Martin's was Norman. The church that replaced it is Early English with a Perpendicular clerestory. Note the Robert Herrick family memorials in the north choir aisle dating back to 1589, the Richard III memorial stone in the chancel and t..
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Guildhall
Guildhall Lane GB - Leicester LE1 5FQ
The oldest part of the Guildhall was built in the 14C and the remainder in the 16C. It was the site of the last stand of the Leicester Parliamentarians during the Civil War. The building contains one of the earliest public libraries in England.
Hotels Leicester
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ibis leicester city
St George's Way GB - LEICESTER LE1 1PL
"Ibis Leicester is a budget hotel, a short drive from the M1, M6 and M69 motorways. Just 5 minutes walk from Leicester city centre and Leicester railway station. All 94 guest rooms have wireless internet access and satellite TV. Reception is op..
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The City Rooms
Hotel Street GB - Leicester LE1 5AW
Prix Prices from : 90 GBP
Having undergone a careful restoration, this beautiful Georgian Grade I Listed Building now boasts 4 luxurious Boutique hotel suites in the heart of Leicester City Centre. A place for celebration and business, The City Rooms can provide the settin..
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Sky Plaza Hotel
Abbey St GB - Leicester LE1 3TE
Prix Prices from : 35 GBP
In Leicester city centre, Sky Plaza offers rooms with free high-speed internet and satellite TV. There is a modern bar and lounge, and the main shopping district is within a 2-minute walk. Leicester’s bars and restaurants are on the doorstep of the ..
Restaurants Leicester
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Red Lion
Main St GB - East Haddon NN6 8BU
Thatched, honey-stone inn set in an attractive village and boasting pretty gardens and a pleasing mix of exposed wood and slate. With the chef and owner both having worked at Rhodes 24, food is taken seriously, and menus offer upgraded pub classics. ..
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Berkeley Arms
59 Main St GB - Wymondham LE14 2AG
Attractive 16C village pub run by an enthusiastic, experienced local couple. Low-beamed bar and slightly more formal dining room. Gutsy, satisfying dishes rely on local produce. Choose from daily changing bar snacks or the more adventurous à la carte..
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Horseshoe Cottage Farm
Roecliffe Rd, Hallgates GB - Cropston LE7 7HQ
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Jim's Yard
3 Ironmonger St GB - Stamford PE9 1PL
Two 18C houses in a courtyard: conservatory or first-floor dining options. Smart tableware enhances enjoyment of great value menus employing well-executed, classic cooking.
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The Joiners
Church Walk GB - Bruntingthorpe LE17 5QH
Neat and tidy whitewashed pub with characterful interior. Good value menus offer a mix of refined pub classics and brasserie-style dishes, cooked and presented in a straightforward manner.
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Cherry's
De Montfort St GB - Leicester LE1 7GR
Formal restaurant in a friendly, family-run hotel. Wide-ranging menus are classically based; choose from a 3-choice set menu or 4 course à la carte. Seasonal cooking has a Mediterranean edge.
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Sizeable restaurant located in former shoe factory, with industrial style, relaxed ambience and friendly service. Simple, straightforward British cooking with European touches.
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Red Lion Inn
2 Red Lion St GB - Stathern LE14 4HS
Large, whitewashed village pub. Menus offer straightforward cooking and refined pub classics with the odd international twist. Produce is sourced from their allotment and local suppliers.
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Leicester Marriott
Smith Way, Grove Park, Enderby GB - Leicester LE19 1SW
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Chutney Ivy
41 Halford Rd GB - Leicester LE1 1TR
Keenly run warehouse conversion with smart, industrial feel. Menus mix modern and classical dishes, with influences coming from Hyderabad, Goa and Bengal. Floor-to-ceiling windows open onto the pavement and there's a popular basement bar.
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Glass-fronted restaurant in a stylish hotel. Dark wood, round booths and silk drapes create a Moorish feel. Refined cooking uses local and allotment produce, and is Mediterranean and Asian-led.
