Things to Do in Leicester

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Things to Do in Leicester


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  • Charlotte P
    Kidderminster, UK37 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Our first visit here today. It was so interesting and fascinating to see the exhibits. The planetarium show was incredible too.

    The only reason for marking it down was the cost of items in the shop! Some bits were reasonable enough but a lot was very expensive. I get that the attraction is a charity, but some bits were overpriced on top of an already fairly expensive entry fee and parking fee.

    The entry fee works out well if you’re local and can benefit from the free returns but not great for those travelling from further afield.
    Written January 27, 2024
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  • Sandra P
    United Kingdom140 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Really lovely couple of hours looking at all the birds, plenty of variety. Loved the walk through aviary. The parrot experience at the end of the park was fantastic. We had a great time, not expensive and highly recommended. Staff really nice, shop reasonable and coffee/cake also really good, next door.
    Written March 16, 2024
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  • Jaynie1967
    24 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    What a fabulous informative exhibition! Loved every minute of it! Very reasonably priced, we bought tickets at Bosworth for both centres and saved £’s.
    From the minute you walk in you are greeted with history.
    I was fine but my partner did get a headache half way around, he thinks the lights flashing and noise, particularly in the battle area where there was alot going on on the walls around you caused it.( I thought it was great!)
    Written March 17, 2024
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  • Paula lcfc
    Leicestershire, UK5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We’ve been here a few times with an autism charity. It is such a fantastic place takes me right back to my childhood and is great showing my son the games like manic miner, attic attac and granny’s garden!! The staff are all so friendly and helpful, and very knowledgeable. Real gem of a place,
    Written March 17, 2024
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  • Tony
    North East England, UK2 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Really nice theatre with friendly and helpful staff. Plenty of legroom in the seats so you are not too cramped. Nice cafe or bar options with lots of seating space. Downside is the area is saturated with beggars. Lots of options close to the theatre for food and drink both pre and post show.
    Written March 2, 2024
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  • iansimonetaylor
    Cambridge, UK138 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We past this place as It was close to our hotel and was on a very nice walk in to town, "The New Walk'. It has a variety of displays ranging from dinosaurs, to modern art. I am not normally a fan of modern art, but I must admit, I liked the Picasso pottery. In the dinosaur section they have put frames around outlining the shapes and sizes of some of animals. I liked this idea. There was a good display of some of the recent History of Leicester, and the poem read out on a loop, with the words written out on the wall was very emotional. All in all, a good time well spent.
    Written February 27, 2024
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  • Patricia E
    Leicester, UK72 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I have always loved this beautiful medieval building and have visited it several times since we moved to Leicester three years ago. I had a big birthday last weekend and thought I would be having a surprise meal at a restaurant but when we turned towards the Guildhall and discovered my family had organised a party there for me I was speechless! It was a dream come true, I know weddings and events are held there (I’ve been to a few events) but couldn’t have imagined a party for me. It was a wonderful evening, guests particularly loved visiting the cells. A huge thank you to Ben, my family said he was so helpful in arranging the party and welcoming guests on the evening and Bethan who with Ben ran the bar. An unforgettable evening at the Guildhall.
    Written February 14, 2024
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  • TravellingSolo_11
    Birmingham, UK653 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Car park is down the road from the house
    You can either walk or get shut the bus.
    Guided tour of the house is very interesting
    It’s a lovely house
    Grounds beautiful.
    Café disappointing as there’s not much on the menu !
    Written October 31, 2023
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  • jane1966666
    West Midlands, UK1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    An amazing behind the scenes stadium tour that had fantastic and knowledgeable tour guides (Martian and Chris). A must see that’s fully recommend. Much better then the big clubs.
    Written March 3, 2024
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  • Gail G
    5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This was the first time I had visited and was hugely impressed. It's a perfect venue, superb acoustics and architecturally very attractive with friendly and organised staff. Set in parkland with easy car parking facilities and near to some lovely restaurants. Highly recommend .
    Written March 2, 2024
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  • SolihullRichard
    Dorridge, UK928 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    The free to enter (a few specialist days excepted) museum has a variety of exhibits before you go through to the immense pumping station room which must be amazing when in operation. The processes to deal with water provision and disposal are the main focus of the initial displays, along with items relevant to Leicester manufacturing. A decent length film covering trams in the city is shown in a small cinema. There’s a decent playground for younger kids outside, and a small gauge train for rides around the edge of the site - but check for times
    Written March 15, 2024
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  • Penny M
    United Kingdom5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Had great time today with dog on fields going in floods to get ball nice walks got garden centre ,maze ,very busy weekend
    Written January 5, 2024
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