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Leicester City guide, including Leicester Hotels
On first impression, Leicester is a resolutely modern thriving city and baths, and has mosaic pavements. In the Roman times the settlement at Leicester was the capital of Coritani. It also charts Leicester's history from prehistoric to medieval times. The most interesting artefacts are Roman, a hotchpotch of archaeological finds from Fosse Way milestones to two splendid mosaics. chapel. The rites and beliefs of the Jains, a long-established Indian religious sect, focus on an extreme reverence for all living things. The temple, the only one of its kind in Western Europe, has a splendidly garish white marble facade, and visitors may enter the lobby or even view the interior by prior appointment. adjoining Jacobean houses, makes a pleasant setting for an exploration of the town's social history. temple. By the 8th century Leicester had a bishop, though the bishopric lapsed in 874 A.D. and was not re-instated until 1926 which is when the 14th century St. Martin’s Church became a cathedral. has a 'Discovery' room for children, an art collection and ever changing exhibitions. It is easily the best of the city's museums. Things to do: Leicester's Hindu population put on a massive and internationally famous Diwali, Festival of Light, in October or November, while the city's sizeable Afro-Caribbean community celebrates its culture in a whirl of colour and music on the first weekend in August. Bradgate House, birthplace of Lady Jane Grey, who was Queen of England in 1554 for just nine days. walks and views. Other beauty spots include the rocky summit of Beacon Hill and the long ridge occupied by the Outwoods. Billa Barra and Altar Stones are unusual hills on the west side of Charnwood, whilst Broombriggs Farm, Windmill Hill and Groby Pool add to the variety. constructed, various areas were set aside to cater for different types of leisure pursuits. At the eastern end, sailing and sail boarding are popular, while in the central section trout fishing takes place, both from boats and from the shore. The western part of the reservoir is a nature reserve, but throughout the year large numbers of water birds can be seen in all sections of the reservoir. mile north of the City centre. The River Soar divides this beautiful park into two distinct areas: to the east of the river lies the highly decorative Victorian part of the park with its evergreen shrubberies, trees, lakes and formal flower displays. To the west lies the fascinating Abbey Grounds where the remains of the twelfth century Leicester Abbey and the ruins of Cavendish House, a seventeenth century mansion are located. "staircases" of five locks and is located on the Leicester line of the Grand Union Canal. Staircase locks are used where a canal needs to climb a steep hill, and consist of groups of locks which open directly into each other. Foxton Locks are the largest flight of staircase locks on the English canal system. The locks are a popular tourist attraction and the county council has created a country park at the top. Food & Drink: People come from miles around to eat in Leicester’s Indian restaurants. run by Gujaratis, and this moderately priced place is strictly vegetarian and uses no garlic or onions; if you're here on a weekend, try their delicious house speciality, undhyu, or the multi-flavoured Bobby's Special Chaat. breads and pickles are served together on large steel plates. of fine wines and great European cuisine, including excellent tapas, in a trendy environment with candlelit tables. A place for those "smart casual" occasions. They have plenty of entertainment and good food and drink those appeals to all ages from 19 to 70 years old. With a lively trouble free atmosphere anyone who comes here will be in for a great time market, 150 years ago; you can come along to enjoy a good drink in a lively atmosphere. Good pub food is available from their own menu which includes homemade favourites. Why not join us for Sunday lunch when we offer a choice of two roasts. nowadays, with low-beamed ceilings and cosy nooks and crannies; it oozes atmosphere and days of long gone service and civility. Leicester Hotels & Accommodation: The hotels and accommodation in the city of Leicester are geared for the business traveller, with most of the large chain hotels having outlets there. For the traveller seeking smaller hotels or guest houses, these can be found in the outlying villages on the edge of the Charnwood Forest or in the towns of Loughborough, and Market Harborough. All Ideal bases for seeing Leicester and Leicestershire Entertainment The performing arts come up trumps in Leicester at the excellent comedy, music, theatre and dance, whilst doubling up as an independent cinema. It began life as a temporary venue whilst the Leicester Haymarket theatre was being built. With strong links with De Montfort University, the Centre is now a major venue for the performing arts, providing a contemporary programme that is different from, but associated with, the Haymarket. Granville Road - adjoining Victoria Park at the end of New Walk. Here you can see a programme range from jazz, ballet, comedy and opera to world and roots music, West End musicals and our superb classical programme featuring the Philharmonia Orchestra. In-house productions, visiting companies, education outreach, foyer exhibitions, singles nights and theatre clubs. Leicester is a multi-cultural, modern city located on the edge of Charnwood Forest. It offers the visitor plenty of scope in deciding on how to spend a short break there. Easily accessible by road and rail it is the ideal place for a short stop over whilst travelling around, or as a destination for those wanting to experience a culturally diverse region of England from a single base. Biography Name: Maria Williams Website: http://www.sleepuk.com Biography: Maria writes for Sleep UK - providers of hotels in Leicester.
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