Leicester is home of the University of Leicester, an important building that contributed to the recognition of the city as one that looks to the future .You can easily find attractions in the city centre of Leicester that make it a multi-cultural city. You can visit interesting museums like the Jewry Wall Museum where you can admire numerous mosaics that will satisfy the interest of art lovers. You will find below a few of the most popular attractions in the city centre that will help you choose Leicester and make it the final destination for your vacation.
Jewry Wall Museum
Every year, from February to October, you can admire here at the museum, archaeological collections dating from the Middle Ages that show the history of the city from the Iron Age and until the present.
Leicester Castle
It's in the west part of the city centre of Leicester. It was probably built around the year 1070, a time when the Normans were holding England. Leicester Castle was used for decades for ceremonial purposes. The castle was established in the late 1060's by Hugh de Grentmesnil.
Guildhall Museum
Guildhall was built around 1390.Before becoming a museum, it was used as a police station and now it is used as a venue for musical events. In the surrounding area, the Cathedral of St. Martin's is also included.
Wygston House
It is a beautiful building in the heart of the city centre of Leicester. It's on Applegate, a street nearby Leicester Catehedral. The house was built in the 15th century for a merchant named Roger Wygston. It was used as a museum but now it is used for seminars and meetings. The costume displays that were held here can now be seen at Snibston Discovery Park, at Coalville.
New Walk Museum and Art Gallery
New galleries are set to open in 2011 and will include interesting and unique objects like a new type of plesiosaurus or the 165 year old Rutland Dinosaur. The old galleries were closed this year in November and were situated on the historical New Walk area of the Leicester. It is a place for people who appreciate art and natural history.
Highcross Leicester
120 small and large units are waiting here for you if you love to shop and if you decide to take a break and catch your breath you can choose from about 15 restaurants and cafes to grab a good cup of coffee or a meal that will leave you wanting more. Shopping lovers from all over the Midlands come here on weekends and it can get very crowded. You can get here by taking a walk across Victoria Park from the Stoneycroft Hotel or you can get there in 5 minutes distance from Leicester city centre, by bus.
Victoria Park
You can find it near the Railway station, on London Road and it is not far from the city centre of Leicester. It is also near the New Walk where you can find attractions for all visitors.
Leicester University
It has a highly teaching quality and it is the choice of many students all over the world.v
Leicester Race Course
It is one of the biggest attractions in the city and a source of entertainment for visitors and tourists.
Allendale Road and Queens Road
It a chain of lovely bars and shopping units and you will not leave Leicester without buying souvenirs if you get here.
Leicester City Football Club
If you love football pay a visit to Walkers Stadium where you can find the 1st Division Leicester City Football Club.
De Montfort Hall
Festivals are held here annually, like the Caribbean Carnival and it is Leicester's famous venue for theater and music.
Belgrave Hall
It is considered an oasis of peace in a busy modern city and it was built in the 18th century. The owners took good care of the house over the years. It is now opened for public who are able to see a part of Leicester's local history. The gardens surrounding the house were an important aspect in the Victorian Period and it was a symbol that revealed the wealth of the family.