St George’s Tower

A collaboration between Graffwerk and BID Leicester resulted in the transformation of one of the city’s most iconic buildings, as a team of five local artists scaled the 82-metre-high structure to create one of the tallest artworks in the world.

Located on St George’s Tower, just a short walk from Leicester train station and colloquially known as “the Blue Tower”, this landmark mural stands as a pinnacle of the city’s street art scene. Created by local writers and universally admired by residents and visitors, it has become a proud symbol of Leicester’s creative energy and identity.

The artwork features visual themes celebrating Leicester’s unique heritage and culture — from the striking orange fox at the top of the tower, to an astronaut referencing the city’s links to space research and its famous National Space Centre. A DNA strand nods to the University of Leicester’s pioneering work in DNA fingerprinting, including the identification of King Richard III’s remains. At the base of the mural, a vibrant tiger pays tribute to Leicester Tigers rugby union club.

The mural stands at an impressive 82 metres tall, almost doubling the current UK record and covering 717.5 square metres, making it Europe’s tallest artwork and one of the tallest murals in the world.