Leicester
The largest city in the English East Midland and a traditional county town of Leicestershire, Leicester is town with a modern charm. This delightful town flaunts a beautiful countryside, splendid gardens, ancient houses and array of things to explore. With a huge population, Leicester holds the tag of the 10th largest city in England, adding to its glory. The unspoilt town exhibits a blend of both historic and modern day themes with a number of features it treasures in its every green countryside.
The town has not been so busy and crowded by tourists, giving all guest enough air and space to explore the place without having to elbow aside the competition. The ancient castle showcases the historic relevance of Leicester town. Out of this the Belvoir Castle enamours all with its architectural style and immaculate design standing at Grantham. This castle boasts a sumptuous display of timeless beauty, the collection of paintings by Gainsborough, Holbein and the artistic works fascinates many. The town also houses a series of medieval manor houses telling the long tale of the place.
Adding another feather to the cap of this stunning town the Churches too have a great role in the heritage of Leicester. Market Harborough church with its soaring broach spire is worth a watch. Other than that there are many more churches in Leicester adding to the delights of the town. The present day Leicester is also a busy industrial town with a variety of industrial works going on like food processing, knit-wears, electronics, hosiery, engineering and others. The busy city centre holds a Victorian feel, with clock tower ticking like the heart beat of the city. The place is also an ideal place for shoppers with Haymarket and the Shires providing abundance of shopping treat to visitors. So here you can shop from clothes to artefacts- everything for everyone at one place.
This Roman city with a history dating back to 2000 years has a rich lifestyle and bustling culture attracting a wide section of visitors to host their special occasion here. From Hen weekends, Stag weekends, Corporate events and Birthdays, the town has architected several events with its unending charm. Apart from many museums, churches, castle and buzzing city centre the town has much more to shower for its guest. Guided by well planned roads and rail routes, the place gives huge scope for travellers to explore. |
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