"Leicester: Ancient Roman City in the Midlands" Top 5 Page for this destination Leicester by Tom_Fields
Leicester Travel Guide: 59 reviews and 120 photos
Leicester has a vibrant urban core, with a number of attractions. It dates back to Roman times, and has more Roman ruins than any other British city except Bath. It's also a great place to shop and just hang out.
This river runs through the heart of Leicester. It's popular for boating and other recreation.
- Pros:Lots of good shopping and sightseeing
- In a nutshell:Great city for a day visit
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Leicester Town Hall
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Newarke Houses Museum
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St Mary de Castro Church
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It seems that there's a lot to see in this town. Thanks for adding the information! Best regards from northern Germany - Karl