Leicester

LEICESTER - AT A GLANCE

• Leicester is historic but futuristic, buzzing yet relaxed.
   
• Unusual shops, fine restaurants, a vibrant nightlife and a strong cultural diversity have all contributed to Leicester's recent style revolution.
   
• The final resting place of Richard III, you can even follow in his last steps here.
   
• Alternatively, explore infinity and beyond at the National Space Centre.
   
• If you like being on the move, take a boat trip on the Grand Union Canal, or experience the past with a steam train journey at the Great Central Railway.
   
• You can get to Leicester by train from London in around 1 hour and 15 minutes.