Local Information

The city of Leicester has a population of nearly 300,000 and is a cosmopolitancity with its many cultures reflected in its restaurants, clubs, shops and festivals. The 700 year old market is one of the largest covered markets in Europe (and is where Gary Lineker used to work on his Dad's stall). The city centre and other areas provide a wide choice of shops.

Specifically, the Shire’s centre offers the choice of inner city shopping, or visit Fosse Park for that out of town experience just off junction 21 of the M1.<

Leicester city football club has developed the new state of the art stadium as part of its long term commitment to football in the city and in conjuction with both the Leicester Tigers Rugby and Leicester cricket club. The city is well serviced for sport.

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The National Space Centre is one of Leicester’s newest major attractions and is heavily involved with the countries space programme.

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Demontfort Hall, located on the edge of Victoria Park in Leicester, offers a variety of events, concerts and festivals, which cover the interests of the multi cultural local population.

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Leicester holds an annual Caribbean Carnival, which is believed to be the largest event of its type in the UK, after London's Notting hill Carnival.


For those of you who would prefer a more relaxing time. Leicester is spoilt with its share of parks and places of natural beauty. Both Abbey & Victoria Park are within working distance of the city centre and both hold regular events and concerts. With Bradgate Park a short drive to see the remains of the home of the 9 day queen, Lady Jane Grey.


Slightly further out of Leicester about 1/2 hours drive you will find at the Heart of the National Forrest, CONKERS. A great educational and fun day out for the whole family.

Useful Links

The Shires
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http://www.theshires.co.uk/

Leicester Football Club
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http://www.lcfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/Home/0,,10...

National Space Centre
Click here to find out more about the National Space Centre
http://www.nssc.co.uk/

Conkersq
More information about Conkers
http://www.visitconkers.com/

Leicester
Click here to find out more information about Leicester.
http://www.discoverleicester.com/