Coach travel to Leicester
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Getting cheap tickets to Leicester
Taking a journey to the East Midlands has never been more affordable and if you book at least three days in advance, you can even enjoy extra discounts using Coachcards or our Low Fare Finder.
So check how cheap your ticket to Leicester could be, or continue reading to learn a little more about what to do when you get there.
Things to do in Leicester
Right in the heart of the country, bustling Leicester is an attractive destination for groups, families and couples. With wonderful seasonal events and amazing local restaurants and nightlife, you won’t have trouble finding great things to do.
Check out our recommendations for some ideas on how best to spend your time in one of England’s most ancient cities.
Where to drink
The Cookie
Boasting a fantastic range of live acts including comedians such as Seann Walsh, The Cookie is one of Leicester’s hippest venues. As if that wasn’t enough to be worthy of a visit, there is also a rooftop gin bar to cement its place as one of Leicester locals’ favourite nightspots.
Hakamou Bar
Serving drinks in pineapples, coconuts and seashells, vibrant Hamakou brings a taste of the South Pacific to the East Midlands. Don your loudest shirt and try its impressive range of obsessively-engineered cocktails.
Manhattan 34
Another must-visit for cocktail fans, look no further than Manhattan 34, an art deco cocktail bar where gifted mixologists serve up some of the best cocktails in the city. If you fancy shaking things up yourself, why not take on the challenge of their Cocktail Masterclass?
Where to shop
Leicester Market
The hustle and bustle of Leicester Market gives it a vibrant, characterful atmosphere. Europe’s largest outdoor covered market is a great place to buy fresh, local food, footwear, confectionary and pretty much anything else you could imagine. There’s been a market on this spot for the last 700 years, so they’re obviously doing something right.
Highcross Leicester
Boasting over 150 shops and restaurants, Highcross is Leicester’s biggest shopping centre. With a great mix of high street chains and niche, independent stores, you’ll find what you’re looking for. There’s also a 12-screen cinema and a range of eating options.
Top tourist attractions
King Richard III Visitor Centre
This new facility tells the fascinating story of how, in 2013, the remains of King Richard III were found under a Leicester city centre car park. Transformed from an old school building into a beautiful museum, Richard III Visitor Centre walks visitors through the cutting edge forensic processes that allowed the monarch’s body to be recovered and correctly identified. Learn about Richard’s story, the War of The Roses and Medieval Leicester in an experience which tells the story of a 15th century king with 21st century technology.
Guildhall
It’s often easy to forget that modern, vibrant Leicester has a very ancient heart, but a trip to its perfectly preserved 14th-century Guildhall is a bona fide step back in time. Marvel at the magnificent Great Hall or stay out of trouble in the police complete with ghoulish 19th-century gallows and two notorious Leicester pick-pockets, Crankie Gemmie and Emma Staff. The staff at the Guildhall are said to be very friendly and helpful, which is more than can be said for its ghosts.
National Space Centre
If you dream of escaping to another galaxy, then the National Space Centre is for you. Boasting the UK’s largest collection of spacecraft and space-related artefacts, there is more than enough at the National Space Centre to keep you fascinated. With wonderfully informative tours and guides, the science of space travel has never seemed so accessible. A must for all future Tim Peakes or Helen Sharmans, the National Space Centre is a must visit for anyone fascinated with space and the science behind it.
Things to do for kids
Retro Computer Museum
Technology moves at such an incredible pace that it would be difficult for most kids to imagine a time before internet on their phones. In the Retro Computer Museum, you can let them explore the computers that were used back in a more analogue age, as well as playing some classic computer games like Streetfighter 2 and Sonic The Hedgehog. Sharing your nostalgia with your kids is a lovely way to spend the day and the Retro Computer Museum is something to be shared.
Leicester in one day
Start out by grabbing breakfast at Crafty St Martin’s cafe, near the Odeon arcade. From here, you can sink into a big leather couch as you watch the city wake up.
From there, we would recommend blasting off to the National Space Centre to get an early hit of exploration and awe. If you’d rather save your feet, a range of public transport options are available too.
Once you’ve satisfied your hunger for knowledge, head to Middleton’s Steakhouse and Grill for a sumptuous lunch. The fixed price menu provides an incredible two or three course lunchtime deal.
Just next door is King Richard III Visitor Centre where you’ll get some fascinating insights on the famous king and his impact on the city.
Finally, our recommendation for an evening bar is the Cookie. From here, you can close out the day with some dinner, or just head up to the rooftop bar for a fantastic view of the city.
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