Cultural Quarter Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Curve Theatre showing street scenes and a city
Cultural Quarter
Curve Theatre which includes heritage architecture, street scenes and theatre scenes
New Walk Museum which includes interior views
New Walk Museum which includes interior views and art

Popular places to visit

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
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
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
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
Leicester which includes a square or plaza, a city and a monument

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.

Haymarket Memorial Clock Tower

Activities

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Our pick of the best Cultural Quarter Hotel Deals

Ramada Encore by Wyndham Leicester City Centre

Ramada Encore by Wyndham Leicester City Centre

3 out of 5
84-90 Charles St, Leicester, England
The price is AU$99 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$99
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Leicester. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Good location, reasonable price, feel safe in the area."

Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025

Ramada Encore by Wyndham Leicester City Centre
The Belmont Hotel

The Belmont Hotel

4 out of 5
20 De Montfort St, Leicester, England
The price is AU$155 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$155
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Leicester. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
Stayed here for graduation
"Really lovely hotel, breakfast was excellent. Room was very clean and spacious. Blackout curtains in a bay window. Deep bath, quickly filled."

Reviewed on 18 Jul. 2025

The Belmont Hotel
ibis Leicester City

ibis Leicester City

3 out of 5
St. George's Way, Constitution Hill, Leicester, England
The price is AU$128 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$128
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Leicester. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Excellent property. Welcoming and friendly staff. Easy walk from the train station and town centre."

Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025

ibis Leicester City
voco Leicester by IHG

voco Leicester by IHG

4 out of 5
101 Welford Road, Leicester, England
The price is AU$130 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$130
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Leicester. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (549 reviews)
Embrace a relaxed latin feel with air con
"Lovely hotel with modern spacious rooms in a Style inspired by cool latin jazz/ West side story theme. Very dressy but relaxed atmosphere. Parking is a issue as the hotel only has a tiny car park. We found the adjacent multi storey car park was well monitored u barriers and cctv at £13.30 for 24 ..."

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025

voco Leicester by IHG
Radisson Blu Hotel East Midlands Airport

Radisson Blu Hotel East Midlands Airport

4 out of 5
Herald Way, Pegasus Business Park, East Midlands Airport, Derby, England
The price is AU$149 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$149
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Derby. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"Great breakfast"

Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025

Radisson Blu Hotel East Midlands Airport
Novotel Leicester

Novotel Leicester

4 out of 5
2 Great Central Street, Leicester, England
The price is AU$172 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$172
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Leicester. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (837 reviews)
"Great location for the city centre, Highcross shopping centre and lots of dining options nearby. Not a great place for taxis to pick up/drop off. As with many hotels, I'm sure, the double bed was 2 single beds joined together, but this was very noticeable and there was an uncomfortable dip in the ..."

Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

Novotel Leicester
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Other neighbourhoods around Cultural Quarter

Leicester featuring a cemetery, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

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.

Leicester City Centre
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Latimer

While Latimer isn't home to many top sights, National Space Centre and Athena Conference Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.

Latimer
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Westcotes

While there might not be top attractions in Westcotes, you can explore the larger area and discover places like King Power Stadium and Leicester Cathedral.

Westcotes
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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.

Clarendon Park
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Belgrave

While there might not be top attractions in Belgrave, you can explore the larger area and discover places like National Space Centre and Temples.

Belgrave
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Hamilton

While there might not be top attractions in Hamilton, you can explore the larger area and discover places like National Space Centre and Athena Conference Centre.

Hamilton

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