Two Day itinerary for groups – Leicester

Experience the best of historic Leicester with this itinerary
that takes you through a 2,000-year journey from roman times to space exploration.

This is just one example of the many varied itinteraries that we could offer for Leicester, depending on your groups needs and interests. Please get in touch with ask to ask about other ideas.
King Richard III statue

Day 1

Morning

KING RICHARD III VISITOR CENTRE
Take a step back in time at the award-winning King Richard III Visitor Centre where you can discover the incredible story of the King’s life and death through beautiful story-telling and cutting-edge interactives.

A glass floored space allows you to see the exact spot where the King’s remains were buried over 500 years ago and learn how he was dramatically identifi ed to the world.

LEICESTER CATHEDRAL, HERITAGE & LEARNING CENTRE AND LEICESTER GUILDHALL
Leicester Cathedral sits at the heart of Leicester’s Old Town. Built on the site of Roman ruins, it offers over 900 years of history and is known today for being King Richard III’s final resting place. Explore
the tranquil gardens and relish in the fine architecture of this beautiful and peaceful cathedral.
Leicester’s Medieval Guildhall is next door and is one of the UK’s best preserved timber-framed halls. It’s Leicester’s oldest civic building, so well worth a visit.

Lunch
Enjoy a light lunch at Wygston’s House – the oldest house in Leicester that has been here since medieval times and is now a beautiful restaurant and bar. Alternatively, head to your afternoon destination and have lunch at Jewry Wall café.

Afternoon

JEWRY WALL – A Real Roman Experience
See the finest collection of Roman discoveries in the Midlands including expertly crafted mosaics, glass and jewellery and experience everyday life in Roman Leicester through this immersive and interactive multimedia exhibition.

Night – Accommodation Options

The Gresham Aparthotel
Self-contained luxury apartments in a restored historic building.

Grand Hotel Leicester
Newly refurbished Grade II listed Victorian hotel close to the train station.

Holiday Inn Leicester City
The very first Holiday Inn in England with spacious rooms and modern contemporary design. Short walking distance to key city attractions.

The Belmont Hotel
Beautiful 19th century property located on leafy New Walk, close to the railway station.

Voco Leicester
Very modern and stylish hotel in the heart of the city with gold standard accessibility

• Dine in your hotel or head into the city for an array of retaurants and cafes.
• Check out the restaurant and cafe options on the Visit Leicester website.
• If you fancy a show book seats at The Curve theatre for a world-class theatre experience

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child and mother pointing to the side. There is a space capsule above them

Day 2

NATIONAL SPACE CENTRE
Get an out of this world experience at the National Space Centre, home to the UK’s largest planetarium and six galleries crammed full of rockets, satellites and meteorites.

Just across the road pop to

ABBEY PUMPING STATION
Opened in 1891, Abbey Pumping Station revolutionised Leicester’s sewage system. A grand building with a 150ft chimney, it is now a museum and houses the famous Woolf steam-powered engines, the only machines of their kind in the world.

Lunch

A selection of food and drink is available at the cafe in the National Space Centre, Abbey Pumping Staton does not have an onsite cafe. Or, head straight to Great Central Railway for lunch on a steam train.

Afternoon

GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY
Take an exciting excursion through the idyllic English countryside on the UK’s only double track heritage railway. Experience the magic of the golden age of steam as you make your way from Leicester to Loughborough aboard a restored railway carriage. Dine on the train or jump off for lunch at one of the heritage stations.

Depart at leisure.

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