What to do in Leicester

Activities, attractions and tours
Leicester Town Hall which includes a fountain, a square or plaza and an administrative building

Leicester Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Leicester has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

Leicester is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Leicester to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

Leicester Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Leicester.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Leicester attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.


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Leicester featuring a cemetery, a park and heritage architecture

Leicester City Centre

Travelers come to Leicester City Centre for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Leicester Town Hall and Haymarket Memorial Clock Tower while you're in town.

Leicester City Centre
Leicestershire featuring street scenes and a city

Glenfield

While Glenfield might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Abbey Park and Bradgate Park.

Glenfield

Narborough

Well-liked for its bars and spas, you might stop by Cosby Golf Club and Grace Road while you're exploring Narborough and the surrounding neighborhoods.

Narborough
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Earl Shilton

The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travelers visit Earl Shilton. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighborhood, you can visit Mallory Park and Burbage Common And Woods, a few notable attractions nearby.

Earl Shilton

Hamilton

While there might not be top attractions in Hamilton, you can explore the larger area and discover places like National Space Centre and Athena Conference Centre.

Hamilton

Latimer

Though Latimer might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Abbey Park and National Space Centre.

Latimer

Day trip destinations from Leicester