Leicester City Centre Hotels - Useful information about Leicester

Money & Costs

Leicester is using the British pound. Visitors and tourists categorized Leicester as a not so expensive city comparing to London. It is a city rich in culture and history and accessible to anyone. You can find delicious meals that fit your budget and you will have money remaining for souvenir shopping. The average cost for most of the hotels around Leicester city centre is of about £ 73. In the city area, a bus ticket will cost you £ 2.70 and a journey with a regular coach service from the Heathrow Airport to Saint Margaret's Bus Station usually costs £ 35.

Health & Safety

For you own safety keep an eye on your things. Put your money in a pocket in front of your jacket that way you watch out for thefts. The hospitals in Leicester offer high quality health services and the doctors pay close attention to the patients during their stay at the hospital. The city also has prompt ambulance services.

Weather

The weather in UK is influenced by the sea which surrounds the British Isles, which keeps winters relatively warm but also makes summers cooler. Even in the summer, you may consider wearing warm clothes in the evening, because it can get a little cold. Very hot temperatures are not common here.

Population

Leicester is the biggest city in the East Midlands with a population of 609,579, in 2001. Leichester covers 2,084 square km and it has the largest population in the UK, followed by Loughborough.

Education

Leicester is home of many great universities like the Leicester University, Loughborough University and De Montfort University which have quality education and are renowned in the world. You can also find private schools like Leicester Grammar School or Ratcliffe College. It also has primary schools like Kibworth Primary School and Loughborough Church of England Primary School.