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Places to explore

The National Space Centre

Exploration Dr, Leicester, LE4 5NS
3.17 MI/ 5.1 KM away

The National Space Centre is a museum and educational resource covering the fields of space science and astronomy, along with a space research programme in partnership with the University of Leicester.

Leicester Tigers Rugby Club

Leicester Tigers Rugby Club, Aylestone Rd, Leicester, LE2 7TR

voco® Leicester is so close to Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium, the home of Leicester Tigers rugby club, that it’s linked by a footbridge! Leicester Tigers are a professional rugby union club based in Leicester, England. They play in Premiership Rugby, England's top division of rugby.

Abbey Park

Abbey Park, Abbey Park Rd, Leicester, LE4 5AQ

Hugging the banks of the River Soar in the north of the city is Abbey Park – a beautiful green space to relax and admire Leicester’s riverside scenery. Heritage lovers will enjoy a stroll around the remains of the twelfth century Leicester Abbey and the ruins of Cavendish House, a 17th century mansion. The Abbey was founded by the second Earl of Leicester, Robert le Bossu.

Curve Theatre

60 Rutland St, Leicester, LE1 LSB

Curve is a spectacular state-of-the-art theatre based in the heart of Leicester’s vibrant Cultural Quarter. Opened in 2008 by Her Majesty The Queen, the award-winning building, designed by acclaimed architect Rafael Viñoly, offers a completely unique visitor experience.

King Richard III Visitor Centre

4A St Martins, Leicester, LE1 5DB

Visit King Richard III’s grave site and the award-winning exhibition about his life, death and one of the greatest archaeological detective stories ever told. Immerse yourself in the beautiful story-telling and cutting-edge interactives about Richard III’s life, death and the science behind his re-discovery.

Leicester Botanic Garden & Attenborough Arboretum

5-23 Carisbrooke Rd, Leicester, LE2 3TQ

Firmly linked with the University of Leicester, the botanical gardens were founded in 1921. When they were completed in 1925, the Gardens comprised a woodland garden which was designed to display the typical flora of the Charnwood Forest, sections devoted to medicinal plants, culinary herbs and dye plants, a rock and water garden, British order beds, an experimental area planted with various grasses on different soils, and a general planting of interesting specimens.

Leicester City Football Club

King Power Stadium, Filbert Way, Leicester, LE2 7FL

Leicester City Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Leicester. They compete in the EFL Championship, the second level of the English football league system. The club was founded in 1884 as Leicester Fosse F.C, and became known as Leicester City in 1919.

Leicester Guildhall

Guildhall Lane, Leicester, LE1 5FQ

The Grade I listed, timber-framed Guildhall has been at the centre of Leicester history for 630 years. Over the years it has been used as a court, town hall, venue for Shakespeare, prison, and now a museum and venue. Believed to be one of the ‘Most Haunted’ places in Leicester, uncover its ghostly stories.

The Space Centre
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Local Area Guide

We’re perfectly placed in the heart of Leicester – a free-kick from the King Power, and a short punt from Welford Road and the University. Whether you’re here for business or leisure. Whether you’re local or global, you’ll love the hustle and the bustle o

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For sports fans, the Leicester Tigers Rugby Club is on our doorstep while the Leicester City Football Club and the Leicester Rider Basketball Club are a few minutes away. The Haymarket Shopping Centre is the ideal venue for some retail therapy. We also suggest the National Space Centre, the King Richard III Visitor Centre and the Curve Theatre.

Places to explore

The National Space Centre

Exploration Dr, Leicester, LE4 5NS
3.17 MI/ 5.1 KM away

The National Space Centre is a museum and educational resource covering the fields of space science and astronomy, along with a space research programme in partnership with the University of Leicester.

Leicester Tigers Rugby Club

Leicester Tigers Rugby Club, Aylestone Rd, Leicester, LE2 7TR

voco® Leicester is so close to Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium, the home of Leicester Tigers rugby club, that it’s linked by a footbridge! Leicester Tigers are a professional rugby union club based in Leicester, England. They play in Premiership Rugby, England's top division of rugby.

Abbey Park

Abbey Park, Abbey Park Rd, Leicester, LE4 5AQ

Hugging the banks of the River Soar in the north of the city is Abbey Park – a beautiful green space to relax and admire Leicester’s riverside scenery. Heritage lovers will enjoy a stroll around the remains of the twelfth century Leicester Abbey and the ruins of Cavendish House, a 17th century mansion. The Abbey was founded by the second Earl of Leicester, Robert le Bossu.

Curve Theatre

60 Rutland St, Leicester, LE1 LSB

Curve is a spectacular state-of-the-art theatre based in the heart of Leicester’s vibrant Cultural Quarter. Opened in 2008 by Her Majesty The Queen, the award-winning building, designed by acclaimed architect Rafael Viñoly, offers a completely unique visitor experience.

King Richard III Visitor Centre

4A St Martins, Leicester, LE1 5DB

Visit King Richard III’s grave site and the award-winning exhibition about his life, death and one of the greatest archaeological detective stories ever told. Immerse yourself in the beautiful story-telling and cutting-edge interactives about Richard III’s life, death and the science behind his re-discovery.

Leicester Botanic Garden & Attenborough Arboretum

5-23 Carisbrooke Rd, Leicester, LE2 3TQ

Firmly linked with the University of Leicester, the botanical gardens were founded in 1921. When they were completed in 1925, the Gardens comprised a woodland garden which was designed to display the typical flora of the Charnwood Forest, sections devoted to medicinal plants, culinary herbs and dye plants, a rock and water garden, British order beds, an experimental area planted with various grasses on different soils, and a general planting of interesting specimens.

Leicester City Football Club

King Power Stadium, Filbert Way, Leicester, LE2 7FL

Leicester City Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Leicester. They compete in the EFL Championship, the second level of the English football league system. The club was founded in 1884 as Leicester Fosse F.C, and became known as Leicester City in 1919.

Leicester Guildhall

Guildhall Lane, Leicester, LE1 5FQ

The Grade I listed, timber-framed Guildhall has been at the centre of Leicester history for 630 years. Over the years it has been used as a court, town hall, venue for Shakespeare, prison, and now a museum and venue. Believed to be one of the ‘Most Haunted’ places in Leicester, uncover its ghostly stories.