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Tourist Attractions in Leicester

The most interesting and beautiful tourist sites in Leicester. Photos, reviews, descriptions, and links to maps.

25 Attractions
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Leicester is one of United Kingdom's most rewarding places to explore — discover 25 of its best-loved tourist attractions below, each with ratings, photos and directions.

Top-25 Tourist Attractions in Leicester

Bradgate Park — National park, rated 4.8/5 1
National park Park

Bradgate Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 12,000 reviews

Park set in 830 acres, with footpaths, a stream, a playground plus roaming peacocks and fallow deer.

Bradgate Park, Newtown Linford, Leicester LE6 0HE, UK
Opening hours · Today: 8:00 AM – 8:30 PM
  • Monday8:00 AM – 8:30 PM
  • Tuesday8:00 AM – 8:30 PM
  • Wednesday8:00 AM – 8:30 PM
  • Thursday8:00 AM – 8:30 PM
  • Friday8:00 AM – 8:30 PM
  • Saturday8:00 AM – 8:30 PM
  • Sunday8:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Good for kids Dogs allowed Cards accepted
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Escape Leicester — Theme park, rated 5/5 2
Theme park Amusement Center

Escape Leicester

5 ★★★★★ 2,853 reviews
3rd Floor, Horsefair House, 1-5 Horsefair St, Leicester LE1 5BP, UK
Opening hours · Today: 9:30 AM – 9:30 PM
  • Monday9:30 AM – 9:30 PM
  • Tuesday9:30 AM – 9:30 PM
  • Wednesday9:30 AM – 9:30 PM
  • Thursday9:30 AM – 9:30 PM
  • Friday9:30 AM – 9:30 PM
  • Saturday9:30 AM – 9:30 PM
  • Sunday9:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Good for kids Restroom Cards accepted
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Leicester Square — Market, rated 4.5/5 3
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Leicester Square

4.5 ★★★★★ 25,141 reviews

Bustling square founded in 1670 featuring a small park, statues of film characters & major cinemas.

Leicester Square, London WC2H 7LU, UK
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Abbey Park — Park, rated 4.6/5 4
Park City Park

Abbey Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 6,988 reviews

Sprawling, 32-acre grounds with a river and flower displays set on Augustinian monastery ruins.

Abbey Park Rd, Leicester LE4 5AQ, UK
Opening hours · Today: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Monday6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Saturday6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Sunday6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Good for kids Dogs allowed Cards accepted
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National Space Centre — Planetarium, rated 4.5/5 5
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National Space Centre

4.5 ★★★★★ 10,803 reviews

Themed galleries displaying rockets, satellites & interactive exhibitions about space travel.

Exploration Dr, Leicester LE4 5NS, UK
Opening hours · Today: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Monday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Good for kids Cards accepted
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Highcross Leicester — Market, rated 4.4/5 6
Market Shopping Mall

Highcross Leicester

4.4 ★★★★★ 17,058 reviews

Modern mall with high-street shops and department stores, plus food outlets and 12-screen cinema.

5 Shires Ln, Leicester LE1 4AN, UK
Opening hours · Today: 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Monday9:30 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday9:30 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday9:30 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Thursday9:30 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Friday9:30 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Saturday9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Sunday11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Cards accepted
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Victoria Park — Park, rated 4.5/5 7
Park City Park

Victoria Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 4,896 reviews

Sprawling city park known for its striking war-memorial arch, ambling trails, playgrounds & fields.

Granville Rd, Leicester LE1 7RY, UK
Opening hours · Today: Open 24 hours
  • MondayOpen 24 hours
  • TuesdayOpen 24 hours
  • WednesdayOpen 24 hours
  • ThursdayOpen 24 hours
  • FridayOpen 24 hours
  • SaturdayOpen 24 hours
  • SundayOpen 24 hours
Good for kids Dogs allowed
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Leicester Museum and Art Gallery — Museum, rated 4.5/5 8
Museum

Leicester Museum and Art Gallery

4.5 ★★★★★ 4,649 reviews

Victorian museum with Ancient Egyptian & natural history collections, plus 18th-20th century art.

53 New Walk, Leicester LE1 7EA, UK
Opening hours · Today: 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Monday11:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday11:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday11:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday11:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday11:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Good for kids
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King Richard III Visitor Centre — Landmark, rated 4.6/5 9
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King Richard III Visitor Centre

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,167 reviews

Modern museum featuring interactive exhibits on King Richard III's life, death & grave discovery.

4A St Martins, Leicester LE1 5DB, UK
Opening hours · Today: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Monday10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Good for kids Parking Cards accepted
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Treetop Golf Leicester — Miniature Golf, rated 4.6/5 10
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Treetop Golf Leicester

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,128 reviews
3 Shires Ln, Leicester LE1 4AN, UK
Opening hours · Today: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Monday11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Tuesday11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Wednesday11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Thursday11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Friday11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Saturday10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Sunday10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Good for kids Parking Cards accepted
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Aylestone Meadows Local Nature Reserve — Natural wonder, rated 4.6/5 11
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Aylestone Meadows Local Nature Reserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,993 reviews

Riverside nature reserve featuring walking/cycling paths, plus otters, swans & other wildlife.

Canal St, Leicester LE2 8LZ, UK
Opening hours · Today: Open 24 hours
  • MondayOpen 24 hours
  • TuesdayOpen 24 hours
  • WednesdayOpen 24 hours
  • ThursdayOpen 24 hours
  • FridayOpen 24 hours
  • SaturdayOpen 24 hours
  • SundayOpen 24 hours
Good for kids Dogs allowed
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Leicester Cathedral — Religious site, rated 4.6/5 12
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Leicester Cathedral

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,504 reviews

Medieval building with ornate sculptures, a Georgian spire plus regular tours and choral services.

St Martins House, 2 Peacock Ln, Leicester LE1 5PZ, UK
Opening hours · Today: 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Monday10:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday10:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday10:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday10:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday10:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday10:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Sunday12:00 – 3:00 PM
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The Guildhall Museum — Museum, rated 4.7/5 13
Museum

The Guildhall Museum

4.7 ★★★★★ 945 reviews

Medieval building, centred on Great Hall, celebrating Richard III, whose remains were found nearby.

Guildhall Ln, Leicester LE1 5FQ, UK
Opening hours · Today: 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Monday11:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday11:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday11:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday11:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday11:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday11:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Sunday11:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Good for kids Parking
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The Clock Tower — Historic site, rated 4.3/5 14
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The Clock Tower

4.3 ★★★★★ 2,069 reviews

Iconic clocktower with statues honoring city benefactors, a popular meeting point for locals.

3 E Gates, Leicester LE1 5YA, UK
Opening hours · Today: Open 24 hours
  • MondayOpen 24 hours
  • TuesdayOpen 24 hours
  • WednesdayOpen 24 hours
  • ThursdayOpen 24 hours
  • FridayOpen 24 hours
  • SaturdayOpen 24 hours
  • SundayOpen 24 hours
Good for kids
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Spinney Hill Park — Park, rated 4.3/5 15
Park City Park

Spinney Hill Park

4.3 ★★★★★ 2,014 reviews

Circa-1885 green space offering playgrounds, ball courts, paths, outdoor gym equipment & an eatery.

St Saviours Rd, Leicester LE5 3SG, UK
Opening hours · Today: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Monday6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Saturday6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Sunday6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Good for kids Dogs allowed
Entrance Parking
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Wistow Maze, rated 4.6/5 16
Tourist attraction

Wistow Maze

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,014 reviews
Kibworth Rd, Leicester LE8 0QF, UK
Opening hours · Today: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Monday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Sunday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Good for kids Parking
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Castle Park — Park, rated 4.5/5 17
Park

Castle Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,131 reviews
Castle View, Leicester LE1 5WH, UK
Opening hours · Today: 5:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Monday5:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday5:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday5:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Thursday5:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Friday5:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Saturday5:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Sunday5:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Good for kids Dogs allowed Parking
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Town Hall Square Leicester — Landmark, rated 4.4/5 19
Landmark Fountain

Town Hall Square Leicester

4.4 ★★★★★ 1,204 reviews
7-9 Every St, Leicester LE1 6AG, UK
Opening hours · Today: Open 24 hours
  • MondayOpen 24 hours
  • TuesdayOpen 24 hours
  • WednesdayOpen 24 hours
  • ThursdayOpen 24 hours
  • FridayOpen 24 hours
  • SaturdayOpen 24 hours
  • SundayOpen 24 hours
Dogs allowed
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Bede Park — Park, rated 4.2/5 20
Park City Park

Bede Park

4.2 ★★★★★ 1,632 reviews

Riverside park featuring a playground & paved walking paths, plus a large open lawn.

Bede Park, Western Blvd, Leicester LE2 7HN, UK
Opening hours · Today: Open 24 hours
  • MondayOpen 24 hours
  • TuesdayOpen 24 hours
  • WednesdayOpen 24 hours
  • ThursdayOpen 24 hours
  • FridayOpen 24 hours
  • SaturdayOpen 24 hours
  • SundayOpen 24 hours
Good for kids Dogs allowed
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Gorse Hill City Farm — Zoo, rated 4.2/5 22
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Gorse Hill City Farm

4.2 ★★★★★ 1,027 reviews
Anstey Ln, Leicester LE4 0FJ, UK
Opening hours · Today: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Monday10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Sunday10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Good for kids Cards accepted
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University of Leicester Botanic Garden — Garden, rated 4.7/5 23
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University of Leicester Botanic Garden

4.7 ★★★★★ 337 reviews

Landscaped collection of plants with a greenhouse, plus sculpture tours and small arts festivals.

2ld, 3 Glebe Rd, Oadby, Leicester LE2 2LD, UK
Opening hours · Today: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Monday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Good for kids Dogs allowed
Entrance Parking Restroom
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Jewry Wall & Roman Baths — Historic site, rated 4.1/5 25
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Jewry Wall & Roman Baths

4.1 ★★★★★ 274 reviews

Ruins of a wall from a 2nd-century-CE Roman bath complex, with an adjacent archaeology museum.

St Nicholas Cir, Leicester LE1 4LB, UK
Opening hours · Today: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Monday10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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