Cultural Quarter Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
New Walk Museum
Examine millennia-old dinosaur fossils, mummies from ancient Egypt and work by artists such as J.M.W. Turner at this museum and gallery.
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.
Leicester Cathedral
Home to the crypt of King Richard III, this medieval church also has impressive carvings, ornate chapels and a public art instillation.
Haymarket Memorial Clock Tower
This 19th-century monument is a favorite meeting point for locals and a gateway to the city’s shopping districts, historic attractions and vibrant Cultural Quarter.
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.
Our pick of the best Cultural Quarter Hotel Deals
The Grand Hotel Leicester by The Unlimited Collection
Excellent overnight business stop over, oldy world charm with a boutique feel and modern recent refit, lovely staff and excellent city centre location.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
The Belmont Hotel
Room clean and tidy good breakfast and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Ramada Encore by Wyndham Leicester City Centre
Room was grubby and not overly clean
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
ibis Leicester City
Not my cup of tea, property not my properly serviced.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
voco Leicester by IHG
The hotel is great, just think the bar is understaffed and slow service. The hotel would benefit from an experienced bar staff. That said the staff are pleasant they just lack the bar training and experience.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Burleigh Court Hotel
The room was excellent, comfortable and everything you would need. The hotel is within the Uni campus and a short drive into thectown centre. The spa facilities were excellent we enjoyed the steam room, sauna, pool and jacuzzi. The changing rooms are well equipped. Great relaxing stay.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Cultural Quarter
Leicester City Centre
Travellers come to Leicester City Centre for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Leicester Town Hall and Haymarket Memorial Clock Tower while you're in town.
Latimer
While Latimer isn't home to many top sights, National Space Centre and Athena Conference Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.
Westcotes
While there might not be top attractions in Westcotes, you can explore the larger area and discover places like King Power Stadium and Belvoir Castle.
Clarendon Park
Though Clarendon Park may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like De Montford Hall and Welford Road Stadium.
Belgrave
While there might not be top attractions in Belgrave, you can explore the larger area and discover places like National Space Centre and Athena Conference Centre.
Hamilton
While there might not be top attractions in Hamilton, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Leicestershire Golf Club and National Space Centre.
