City break in Leicester. Active leisure ideas for Leicester - attractions, recreation and nightlife
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The first settlement on the site of the modern city emerged during the reign of the Roman Empire. Leicester is one of the oldest cities in the country. In the center of the city there is the …
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1. Travelers coming to Leicester for the first time are sure to visit the tourist center, which is located on the Every Street. Here you can take a city guide, a detailed map and leaflets …
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Absolutely everyone will find a suitable place to do shopping in Leicester. A huge selection of clothing and accessories is offered to customers by Highcross Shopping Centre Leicester. It …
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Leicester is a city in England that is also the administrative center of Leicestershire. The city was founded approximately two thousands of years ago on the former Celtic settlement. At …
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The town of Leicester located in the heart of the United Kingdom can be a good option for a family holiday. Here you can find entertainment to suit every taste - kids should be brought to …
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One of the best restaurants specializing in British cuisine is considered The Boot Room. Its room decorated in a contemporary style and helpful attitude of the staff will be a great …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Leicester and surroundings
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National and city parks around Leicester
♥ Park 'Queen Elizabeth II' , 143.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Park 'Queen Elizabeth II' , 143.4 km from the center. On the map
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Amusement parks near Leicester
♥ Amusement park 'Twinlakes Theme Park' , 25 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Drayton Manor' , 39.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Wicksteed Park' , 39.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Gulliver’s Kingdom' , 61.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Alton Towers Resort' , 64.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Twinlakes Theme Park' , 25 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Drayton Manor' , 39.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Wicksteed Park' , 39.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Gulliver’s Kingdom' , 61.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Alton Towers Resort' , 64.1 km from the center. On the map
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Water attractions around Leicester
♥ Water park 'Alton Towers Waterpark' Staffordshire, 64.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Water park 'Water World' Stoke-on-Trent, 83.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Water park 'Calypso Cove at the Barnsley Metrodome' Barnsley, South Yorkshire, 104.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Water park 'Alton Towers Waterpark' Staffordshire, 64.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Water park 'Water World' Stoke-on-Trent, 83.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Water park 'Calypso Cove at the Barnsley Metrodome' Barnsley, South Yorkshire, 104.9 km from the center. On the map
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Michelin-starred restaurants in Leicester
♥ Restaurant 'Blacksmiths Arms' Loughborough. Type - Traditional cuisine. 13.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Boboli' Kibworth Harcourt. Type - Italian. 13.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Lighthouse' Leicester. Type - Seafood. 14.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'The Joiners' Bruntingthorpe. Type - Traditional British. 14.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant '34 Windsor St' Hinckley. Type - Modern cuisine. 18.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Blacksmiths Arms' Loughborough. Type - Traditional cuisine. 13.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Boboli' Kibworth Harcourt. Type - Italian. 13.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Lighthouse' Leicester. Type - Seafood. 14.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'The Joiners' Bruntingthorpe. Type - Traditional British. 14.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant '34 Windsor St' Hinckley. Type - Modern cuisine. 18.8 km from the center. On the map
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If you haven’t visited this event yet, there is still time to book a hotel in Dubai because Expo 2020 Dubai runs until 31 March 2022. People who are unable to visit the emirate can make a virtual tour on the Expo 2020 website. By the way, the virtual visitation has already reached 31.6 million by the end of December.
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Photogallery of picturesque Leicester
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