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Leicestershire ( / ˈlɛstərʃɪər, - ʃər / ⓘ LEST-ər-sheer, -shər) is a ceremonial county in the East Midlands of England. It is bordered by Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, and Lincolnshire to the north, Rutland to the east, Northamptonshire to the south-east, Warwickshire to the south-west, and Staffordshire to the west.
Leicester (/ ˈ l ɛ s t ər / ⓘ LES-tər) is a city, unitary authority area, unparished area and the county town of Leicestershire in the East Midlands of England. It is the largest city in the East Midlands with a population of 373,399 in 2022. [4]
Jun 20, 2024 · Leicestershire, administrative, geographic, and historic county in the East Midlands region of England, bordered by Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, Rutland, Northamptonshire, Warwickshire, Staffordshire, and Derbyshire.
Visit Leicestershire, a county with over 2,000 years of history where you are guaranteed a traditional taste of England and a landscape perfect for gentle adventures or active escapes. Discover the place where tourism began and unravel the mystery of King Richard III – the last Plantagenet King of England. Sample the specialty cheese and pies ...
Jun 13, 2024 · Leicester, city and unitary authority, geographic and historic county of Leicestershire, England. It lies on the River Soar and the Grand Union Canal. Leicester was the site of a prominent Roman settlement (Ratae Corieltauvorum) that marked the point where the Fosse Way (a Roman road) crossed the.
Leicestershire is a county in the East Midlands region of England. Its traditional capital is the county city of Leicester.
The earthworks of Leicestershire include hill-top camps of the 1st century BC and the sites of deserted villages abandoned in the later Middle Ages. There are hill-forts, Roman camps (e.g. Ratby ), linear earthworks, castle-sites (e.g. Hallaton ), moated homesteads and sites of deserted villages (e.g. Ingarsby ).
May 1, 2023 · There’s a lot more to Leicester though, with high-profile attractions, museums and venues like the National Space Centre, Curve Theatre, the half-timbered 15th century Guildhall, the New Walk Museum and the Cathedral where Richard III was re-buried in 2015.
Explore its rich history through museums and architecture, before journeying to the present day with Europe’s tallest street art. Tour Leicester City’s King Power Stadium or head to the Golden Mile to absorb rich cultural diversity. Take your pick from cycle routes, climbing walls, kayaking and everything in-between.
Leicester is a friendly city, bursting with heritage and culture. We have wonderful attractions, top restaurants and great night life. Visit Leicester today!
