In sporting terms, the city of Leicester is home to football club Leicester City, rugby club Leicester Tigers, basketball team Leicester Riders, the Leicester City Hockey Club, and the Leicestershire …

Jan 11, 2026 · Although Leicester lost its city status in the 11th century, a royal charter of incorporation was granted in 1589, and in 1919 it was again officially recognized as a city.

Explore ideas and plans for your next visit with our expertly crafted itineraries, designed to help you make the most of your visit. Leicester and Leicestershire are bursting with exciting things to see and …

From a medieval monarch found under a car park to the city’s celebration of multicultural modern life, Leicester has it all. Explore Leicester’s rich history through museums and architecture, before …

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Leicester City’s King Power Stadium is where Leicester comes alive on matchday. From the first song to the final whistle, the atmosphere is electric and welcoming for families, friends and first-timers…

Leicester is the largest city in the East Midlands region of England, the capital of the traditional county of Leicestershire, with a population of almost 370,000 in the city and 510,000 in the urban area (2021).

May 1, 2023 · Fast forward 500 years and modern Leicester hosts the UK’s National Space Centre, an uplifting day out for young astronauts, while there are dinosaur fossils and Egyptian mummies at the …

Standing alongside these retail hotspots is one of the city's most popular attractions, Leicester Market, which is the largest covered market in Europe and boasts a vast range of wares.

Explore two thousand years of history, from Leicester's humble beginnings through to a modern-day city. Find out how Leicester’s social and built heritage plays a key part in the city today and into the future.