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Leicester
Featured Hotels
Leicester is one of
the largest cities in the East Midlands region of England, the capital
of the traditional county of Leicestershire, with a population of some
330,000 in the metropolitan area. Leicestershire Tourist Information Centre
is the official provider of tourism information for Leicester, Leicestershire
and Rutland.
Leicester is one of the oldest
English cities, having been founded by the Romans as Ratae Coritanorum
in 50 CE. Presently, it is one of the most ethnically diverse cities in
the United Kingdom. It is also Britain's first environment city. Leicester
has grown rapidly throughout the centuries and is now a cosmopolitan city
with friendly people from all races, backgrounds and cultures creating
a culturally diverse city.
Attractions:
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National Space Centre
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Gas Museum
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Leicester Guildhall
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Jewry Wall Museum
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New Walk Museum and Art Gallery
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Abbey Park
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The Golden Mile (Belgrave)
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The City Gallery (Granby Street)
Those who wish to visit historic
sights can visit the Jewry Wall museum located near the city centre,
this is the 2000 year old remains of the Roman Bath House in the
City and is the second largest such survival in the UK, the adjacent Museum
tells Leicester's history since ancient times. The City had the roman name,
Ratae Corieltauvorum.
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National
Space Centre is also a popular tourist attraction with tourists visiting
daily from all over the world. It is the nation's only Space Centre of
its kind and features a space theatre.
Abbey park located
near the Belgrave roundabout, is a large park with a pets corner, large
sports fields, childrens play areas and beautiful gardens. The park features
a 12th Century Abbey ruin and the ruins of Cavendish House, destroyed during
the English Civil War and the seige of Leicester.
Bradgate Park located
just northwest of the city, encompassing 850 acres of land. A good place
to take a walk or a picnic, there is also a visitor's centre on site, the
ruins of the former home of Lady Jane Grey (Queen for 9 days) Bradgate
House, are within the park as is Old John, a hilltop folly in the shape
of a beer tankard built in 1784. Both structures were built by the Grey
family (Lady Jane's family) of Groby from the 15th Century onwards. The
park is also a protective zone for many bird, deer and plant species.
The city centre of Leicester
has a vibrant and friendly atmosphere along with many department stores
and a large shopping centre called The Shires, High Street. Shoppers
can expect to find the majority of items and services offered within a
main city in the UK.
The Haymarket centre
has also recently undergone changes and has improved within the last 10
years.
Leicester also has some interesting
independant shops around the 'Lanes' area leading from Loseby Lane.
The St Martins area also has interesting small boutiques, delicatessans
and cookware shops. The Shires is currently undergoing a huge expansion
which will hopefully tempt larger and more diverse stores to Leicester.
Already committed to arriving is a flagship John Lewis store which should
open sometime in 2008.... read
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Leicester
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Belmont
Hotel Leicester
This business-friendly historic
hotel is located in the heart of Leicester, close to University of Leicester,
New Walk Museum, and Phoenix Arts Centre. Also nearby are Leicester Cathedal
and Jewry Wall. Belmont Hotel has a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a coffee
shop/café. Room service is available during limited hours. Business
amenities at this 3.0-star property include a business center, complimentary
wireless Internet access, meeting rooms for small groups, and secretarial
services. Event space measuring 500 square feet consists of conference
rooms and banquet facilities. T |
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Days
Inn Leicester Forest East
Ideally located at M1 Motorway,
this property is easily accessible from the Fosse Park Shopping Centre,
Great Central Railway and Grand Union Canal. This property is 60 minutes
by car from the Leicester, Nottingham as well as Milton Keynes. This
property offers finely furnished accommodation units that are endowed with
all the indispensable amenities to ensure you a comfortable stay.
There is no restaurant available on-site. However, you can savour various
delectable dishes at the restaurants nearby. Guests can visit Charnwood
Forest, Coalville Mining Town, Bosworth Battlefield and many other attractions
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Hilton
Leicester
This business-friendly hotel
is located in Leicester, close to Grace Road and Walkers Stadium. Also
nearby are Jewry Wall and Leicester Cathedal. Hilton Leicester has a health
club, an indoor pool, a spa tub, a steam room, and a sauna. Hilton Leicester
features a full-service spa. Business amenities at this 4.0-star property
include a business center, meeting rooms for small groups, and secretarial
services. Hilton Leicester has a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a coffee
shop/café. 24-hour room service is available. Event facilities include
conference rooms. |
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Holiday
Inn Leicester City
This city-center hotel is
located in Leicester, close to Jewry Wall and Leicester Cathedal. Also
nearby are Phoenix Arts Centre and New Walk Museum. Holiday Inn Leicester
City has an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness facility. Business amenities
at this 3.0-star property include a business center, high-speed Internet
access, business services, and secretarial services. Holiday Inn Leicester
City has a restaurant and a bar/lounge. 24-hour room service is available.
Event facilities include conference rooms. The staff can arrange concierge
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Marriott
Leicester
This family-friendly property
is situated in the suburbs, in Leicester. Grace Road, Jewry Wall, and Leicester
Cathedal are area attractions. Marriott Leicester has a health club, an
indoor pool, a fitness facility, and a pool. This 4.0-star Leicester property
features body treatments, facial treatments, and a hair salon. Business
amenities include a 24-hour business center, wireless Internet access,
business services, and technology support staff. Marriott Leicester has
a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a coffee shop/café. Room service
is available during limited hours. |
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Ramada
Leicester
This business-friendly hotel
is located in Leicester, close to Leicester Town Hall, Phoenix Arts Centre,
and Haymarket Shopping Centre. Also nearby are New Walk Museum and Leicester
Cathedral. Ramada Leicester has a steam room and a sauna. Ramada Leicester
features a full-service spa. Business amenities at this 3.0-star property
include business services, secretarial services, and audio-visual equipment.
Ramada Leicester has a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Room service is available
during limited hours. Event facilities include conference rooms. The staff
can arrange dry cleaning/laundry services and express check-out. |
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