Leicester Market, Leicester city centre

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Leicester city centre: tips and FAQs

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本地经验

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See the king's story in order

Visit the King Richard III Visitor Centre, on the Greyfriars site where his remains were found, then cross to the cathedral to see where he was reburied in 2015.

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Leicester Museums runs the Museum & Art Gallery, Guildhall, Newarke Houses and Abbey Pumping Station; Abbey Pumping Station's general entry is free except on event days.

Combine the Space Centre and Abbey Pumping Station

Both are north of the city centre, near each other; take a bus rather than walk out from the centre.

Check event dates

Diwali, the Caribbean Carnival and the Comedy Festival bring big crowds; check Visit Leicester for dates before booking.

常见问题

常见问题

Where is Leicester city centre?

Leicester city centre is in Leicester, England. The old walled town, the cathedral quarter, the market and the Cultural Quarter. Nearby stops and stations include Leicester station, Haymarket Bus Station, Skylink.

How long do I need in Leicester city centre?

A full day for the cathedral quarter and museums; add half a day for the Space Centre. Allow longer if you plan to eat out or visit several attractions.

有哪些亮点？

Highlights include Leicester Cathedral, King Richard III Visitor Centre, Jewry Wall Museum. See the Things to do page for more.

如何前往？

Nearby: Leicester station (East Midlands Railway and CrossCountry); Haymarket Bus Station (Arriva, First Bus and Centrebus); Skylink (East Midlands Airport bus). The Getting there page links to the official timetables and journey planners.

哪里可以吃喝？

We list 12 places to eat and drink in and around Leicester city centre, with filters to help you choose.

住在哪里好？

我们列出了附近的 6 家酒店及其他住宿。空房和价格请向各住宿方确认。

Is Leicester city centre accessible?

无障碍条件因街道、建筑和场所而异。出行前请查看各景点或运营方提供的无障碍信息。

While you are here

Things to see in Leicester city centre

A few of the sights in the area. The Things to do page lists them all, with directions and official links.

Leicester Museum & Art Gallery, Leicester city centre
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Leicester Museum & Art Gallery

Museum on New Walk, opened in 1849 as one of the UK's first public museums; some galleries are closed during refurbishment.

 Newarke Houses Museum, Leicester city centre
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Newarke Houses Museum

Museum of Leicester life and of the Royal Leicestershire Regiment, near the 15th-century Magazine Gateway.

 Leicester Castle, Leicester city centre
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Leicester Castle

Remains of the castle of the Earls of Leicester: a large motte, the Great Hall and the ruined Turret Gateway, west of the centre.

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