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Located in the heart of Leicester, our boutique bedrooms are a hidden gem and are just a stone’s throw away from top visitor attractions, restaurants and the buzz of city life. Whether you’re visiting for a night or a weekend break, you won’t struggle for something to do during your stay at The City Rooms.
A visit to King Richard III Visitor Centre is one of Leicester’s most fascinating experiences, taking you deep into the dramatic story of one of England’s most controversial monarchs on the very site where his remains were discovered. Immerse yourself in interactive exhibitions that unravel medieval mystery, murder and archaeological detective work, explore the historic Old Town and enjoy a coffee or browse local gifts in the White Boar Café and shop while you’re there. It’s a great family-friendly attraction with lots to learn about Leicester’s rich heritage.
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Go behind the scenes at Leicester City Football Club and see the King Power Stadium on the stadium tour. You’ll be able to see memorabilia from LCFC’s Premier League winning season, and tour the stadium, including the tunnel, changing rooms, media suite, and dugout.
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St Martin’s Square is a charming and vibrant courtyard tucked between Silver Street and St Martin’s in Leicester’s Old Town, perfect for enjoying a leisurely afternoon of independent shopping, boutique browsing and leisurely meals. Surrounded by a diverse range of cafés, eateries and unique shops, it’s a lovely spot to relax with a coffee or lunch, discover quirky gifts and soak up the city’s lively atmosphere
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There’s some fantastic places to shop including High Cross Shopping Centre, Leicester’s Food Hall and Outdoor Market and The Lanes where you can expect cobbled streets and a selection of independent stores.
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A short walk from Leicester City Centre, New Walk Museum boasts galleries including Dinosaurs, Wild Space, the Victorian art gallery, Life and Death in Ancient Egypt, World Arts and Leicester’s internationally renowned collection of German Expressionism. The museum also offers a range of temporary exhibitions and events from children’s craft activities to lunchtime concerts.
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Located in the heart of Leicester, the Cathedral is a Grade II* listed building comprising a large nave and chancel with two chancel chapels, along with a 220-foot-tall spire which was added in 1862. It is also where the remains of Richard III are buried after being unearthed nearby, and is open for visitors almost every day.
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Curve is a spectacular state-of-the-art theatre based in the heart of Leicester’s vibrant Cultural Quarter. Unlike any other theatre in the UK, Curve have no traditional backstage area. Audiences can enjoy the full theatre making process, peek behind the scenes and maybe even spot an actor or two dashing from the stage to their dressing room or enjoying a coffee in their café. The curved façade is made from 1,192 tonnes of steel and 46000m² of glass.
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The Jewry Wall in Leicester is one of the largest remaining Roman masonry structures in Britain. It is also the only part of the Roman town of Ratae Corieltauvorum that is extensively visible above ground. Built in about AD 160, it once formed the wall between the exercise hall and the bathing suite of the town’s public baths.
Later the wall may have been repurposed as part of an early Anglo-Saxon church, which could explain its survival.
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A visit to Leicester Tigers’ Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium is a must for sports fans exploring Leicester. As the iconic home of one of England’s most successful rugby teams, you can soak up the atmosphere on matchdays or take a guided behind-the-scenes tour to explore the changing rooms, pitchside and club history while learning how Tigers prepare for big games.
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