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Leicester Attractions & ActivitiesHistoric Sites
Ready to look into the past and learn about the heritage of this fascinating city? We list historic homes, plantations, battlegrounds, and churches that are rich in history and provide for an educational travel diversion.
Category: Historic Sites - Leicester Attractions & Activities
Address: Guildhall Ln, Leicester LE1 5FQ
This building, which dates back to 1390, has seen many incarnations. Originally built for the Guild of Corpus Christi, it was extended during the 1400's to include two halls. The Guildhall has been used as the town hall, city library, courtroom, school, and even a museum. The building's interior features exposed wood beams and an elaborate gilded...
Category: Historic Sites - Leicester Attractions & Activities
Address: end of the Haymarket block, Leicester
This renowned local landmark is a sight to see. The Clock Tower stands twenty-one meters and is located in one of the city's busiest pedestrian areas. The structure dates back to 1868 and has four statues that honor Simon De Montfort, Gabriel Newton, Sir Thomas White, and William Wigston. The Clock Tower also features spiral moldings atop its...
Category: Historic Sites - Leicester Attractions & Activities
Address: The Newarke, Oxford Street, Leicester LE2 7BY
The Magazine, which was built around 1400, originally served as a gateway into the Newarke residential precinct. Because the gateway did not have the traditional sliding iron door, its main purpose was to impress visitors, instead of being a defense mechanism. In the 1600's, The Magazine functioned as a military armory and endured battle in 1645...
