Barkby Thorpe
Travel Guide
Visit Barkby Thorpe
The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant
"Nice looking hotel. Rooms really nice , bed comfortable, nice bathroom with good shower pressure. Decent wifi speeds. Full English breakfast, loads of choice, we'll presented. Would recommend if you're playing at Dusk till Dawn poker club, 15 min drive away. Loads of parking"
Reviewed on May 25, 2026
voco Leicester by IHG
"Booked in for a one night. From reception and throughout our stay I could not fault anything."
Reviewed on May 28, 2026
Burleigh Court Hotel
"Really nice hotel with friendly staff and great facilities. Food was really good in the restaurant. My only frustration was that the pool and gym didn’t open til 8am on BH Monday which was too late for us and we didn’t find out til that morning."
Reviewed on May 25, 2026
The Gresham Aparthotel
"I have stayed here many times and it is my go to for friends and family."
Reviewed on May 25, 2026
Elegant 2-bed Home - Prime City Centre Location
River Rooms Nottingham
"clean. Basic but that was all we needed. Convenient location"
Reviewed on May 27, 2026
Popular places to visit
National Space Centre
Learn about the solar system and famous space missions, become a trainee astronaut for the day and attend planetarium shows at this interactive museum.
Curve Theatre
At the heart of Leicester’s Cultural Quarter is this modern theater, which hosts everything from ballets and concerts to dramas and stand-up comedy shows.
New Walk Museum
Examine millennia-old dinosaur fossils, mummies from ancient Egypt and work by artists such as J.M.W. Turner at this museum and gallery.
Leicester Cathedral
Home to the crypt of King Richard III, this medieval church also has impressive carvings, ornate chapels and a public art instillation.
Haymarket Memorial Clock Tower
This 19th-century monument is a favorite meeting point for locals and a gateway to the city’s shopping districts, historic attractions and vibrant Cultural Quarter.
Leicester Town Hall
Marvel at the intricate craftsmanship of this 19th-century landmark, take a tour of its stately rooms and relax in a leafy public square.
