Historic Attractions
Visitors to Leicester can discover more about the city’s amazing 2,000 years of history by following the Uncover the Story trails from Visit Leicester.
There is also a Heritage Panel Trail which is the largest project of its type in the country, featuring around 300 heritage interpretation panels installed across the city and surrounding areas, that tell the city’s story through its people, places and events.
Across the county you can find many different historic attractions including houses and castles.
Our historic walking trails
Explore historic attractions on one of our fun walking trails.
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King Richard III Trail
King Richard III Trail
From Car Park to Cathedral – A King’s Journey That Took 530 Years In August 1485 King Ri…
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Costume Drama Played out in the historic quarter
Costume Drama Played out in the historic quarter
Costume drama played out in ancient quarter Take a walk around Leicester’s ancient quarter, The Newa…
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Bringing Well Seasoned History to the table
Bringing Well Seasoned History to the table
Bringing well-seasoned History to the Table Leicester’s Old Town has many notable attractions but th…
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Stroll through 2000 years of history
Stroll through 2000 years of history
Stroll through 2000 years of local history From boards trodden by Shakespeare to shopping centres on…
King Richard III Visitor Centre
Uncover the Story of King Richard III at the King Richard III Visitor Centre in Leicester. The Perfect Family Friendly Attraction
Leicester Museums
Leicester’s rich history is reflected in our fantastic range of Museums. Nearly all of them are free to attend, with a wide array of exhibitions to enjoy throughout the year.
Carillon Tower and War Memorial Museum
Visit the spectacular 46-metre-high Carillon Tower in Queen’s Park, Loughborough celebrated its centenary in 2023. The tower is a memorial built to remember local men who lost…
Kirby Muxloe Castle
Grand design left unfinished by conspiracy theory
1620s House & Garden
A house of plotting, witchcraft and enlightenment
Bouskell Park Ice House
Bouskell Park was once the site of a medieval village, the remains of which were cleared to create parkland and gardens for Blaby Hall. Much of the park’s features date back to…
Staunton Harold Estate and Ferrers Centre for Arts…
This 18th Century estate is a beautifully crafted canvas.
Rockingham Castle
Rockingham Castle has stood on this wonderful escarpment position for almost 950 years.
Bosworth Battlefield
The Leicestershire field that changed the landscape of English history.
