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Taken at Tropical Birdland in Leicestershire, UK. #TropicalBirdland #Birdland #Animallover #animal #bird #parrot #beautiful #pretty #dayout
Taken at Tropical Birdland in Leicestershire, UK. #TropicalBirdland #Birdland #Animallover #animal #bird #parrot #beautiful #pretty #dayout
Farmland on the edge of Desford. The industrial buildings are on Desford Lane, Newtown Unthank, SK4904
Photo by Kate Jewell (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Taken at Tropical Birdland in Leicestershire, UK. #TropicalBirdland #Birdland #Animallover #animal #bird #parrot #beautiful #pretty #dayout

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Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club

Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club

4 out of 5
Maxstoke Lane, Meriden Solihull England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$169 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
AU$169
2 Apr - 3 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Solihull. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,111 reviews)
The receptionist was very good; incredibly friendly, speedy and welcoming.

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club
Telegraph Hotel - Coventry

Telegraph Hotel - Coventry

4 out of 5
157 Corporation Street Coventry England
The price is AU$124 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
AU$124
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Coventry. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
Excellent

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Telegraph Hotel - Coventry
Burleigh Court Hotel

Burleigh Court Hotel

4 out of 5
Loughborough University Loughborough England
The price is AU$132 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
AU$132
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Loughborough. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
Lovely stay and excellent food. Just wish they provided drinking water in the room.

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Burleigh Court Hotel
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The Gresham Aparthotel

The Gresham Aparthotel

3.5 out of 5
36 Market St Leicester England
Stay at this aparthotel in Leicester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (410 reviews)
Clean room, good size and value for money. Great location in the centre. The overall design of the room was modern with a lovely bathroom. We booked a windowless room as it was only for one night and wouldn’t be in the room for long, however there was a skylight in the sloping roof that let in natural ...

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

The Gresham Aparthotel
Sky City Apartments

Sky City Apartments

3 out of 5
250 Radford Road Coventry England
Stay at this business-friendly apartment in Coventry. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Coventry Transport Museum ...
7.8/10 Good! (145 reviews)
Booked on the day and all emails and text are not set up for this. Not receiving check in details. Phoned the office and she was rude just telling me it was my fault and I should read the email sent. Despite not receiving this ??? Finally after an hour I gained access. Very disappointing. Getting ...

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Sky City Apartments
Old Silk Apartments by Covstays

Old Silk Apartments by Covstays

3 out of 5
59 Lower Ford St Coventry England
Stay at this apartment in Coventry. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Priory Visitor Centre and St Mary's Guildhall ...
Old Silk Apartments by Covstays
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Popular places to visit

National Space Centre featuring signage and interior views

National Space Centre

Learn about the solar system and famous space missions, become a trainee astronaut for the day and attend planetarium shows at this interactive museum.

National Space Centre
Curve Theatre featuring modern architecture and theatre scenes

Curve Theatre

At the heart of Leicester’s Cultural Quarter is this modern theater, which hosts everything from ballets and concerts to dramas and stand-up comedy shows.

Curve Theatre
Leicester Cathedral featuring a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Leicester Cathedral

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Home to the crypt of King Richard III, this medieval church also has impressive carvings, ornate chapels and a public art instillation.

Leicester Cathedral
Leicester Town Hall which includes an administrative building, a square or plaza and night scenes

Leicester Town Hall

Marvel at the intricate craftsmanship of this 19th-century landmark, take a tour of its stately rooms and relax in a leafy public square.

Leicester Town Hall
New Walk Museum which includes interior views

New Walk Museum

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Examine millennia-old dinosaur fossils, mummies from ancient Egypt and work by artists such as J.M.W. Turner at this museum and gallery.

New Walk Museum

University of Leicester

5/5(1 review)

Explore the campus of University of Leicester during your travels in Leicester. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

University of Leicester

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