SKY PLAZA HOTEL
14-17 Abbey Street Leicester LE1 3TE
Sky Plaza Hotel.Sky Plaza is an attractive and well-appointed city centre hotel situated in the heart of Leicester and is a great base for exploring...
Hostels in LEICESTER, ENGLAND
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About LEICESTER
City Leicester in England- Where Facts Meet Fiction
Leicester is one of the oldest cities in England and boasts a history of over two thousand years. This city of the county Leicestershire is an interesting mosaic of various cultures and customs. A land of interesting paradoxes, this city blends the old world charm with new age surprises including the largest planetarium in the whole of UK. From architecture to arts, history and shopping options, there are many attractions to be explored in this beautiful city. This city has an impressive festival calendar dotted with unique traditions and festivals like Hallaton Bottle Kicking.
History
The erstwhile Celtic settlement of Leicester was home to many rulers including the Romans and the Danish. It became a prosperous city with wool making as its principal source of revenue. In 1997, it was made a unitary authority.
Popular places:
One of the most popular attractions in this city is undeniably the National Space Centre that has been voted as the Large Visitor Attraction of the Year for 2009. Here you can set out on a voyage top the milky-way in the largest planetarium in the whole of UK. There are over 150 exciting interactive experienced and a 42m Rocket Tower to complete the fun. Newarke museum, which has an impressive collection of artefacts and crafts, is an essential stopover. The shopaholicas would find this city a perfect haven as it offers exciting shopping options and a diverse shopping experience ranging from Asian shops to high end designer wear outlets and more.
Getting around:
This city is well connected with road and rail networks and the city centre is best explored on foot. The travel guide in Leister features an array of interesting travel options including free rickshaws, which are great options to move around in this pretty city.
Places of Entertainment:
Leicester has a vibrant night life, well represented by clubs and pubs. No matter whether you like to enjoy live music or waltz all night, there are plenty of options in this city. There is an impressive line up of cafes and restaurants too to cater to the diverse palates. From Italian, Mexican, Indian and Chinese there is something special for everyone. There are many theatres at the city centre where you can catch up with the latest movies and stage shows including ballet, comedy shows or jazz.
Accommodation Options:
There are many convenient accommodation options including Youth hostel, budget hotels, bed and breakfast, guesthouse, etc which ensure comfortable staying options at easy rates.
Currency:
The currency is the pound sterling and the smaller units are pence. (100 pence =one pound). You can get the latest exchange rates from the news and internet.
Group Accommodation in Leicester | Cheap hostels & budget hotels
Leicester is one of the oldest cities in England and boasts a history of over two thousand years. This city of the county Leicestershire is an interesting mosaic of various cultures and customs. A land of interesting paradoxes, this city blends the old world charm with new age surprises including the largest planetarium in the whole of UK. From architecture to arts, history and shopping options, there are many attractions to be explored in this beautiful city. This city has an impressive festival calendar dotted with unique traditions and festivals like Hallaton Bottle Kicking.
History
The erstwhile Celtic settlement of Leicester was home to many rulers including the Romans and the Danish. It became a prosperous city with wool making as its principal source of revenue. In 1997, it was made a unitary authority.
Popular places:
One of the most popular attractions in this city is undeniably the National Space Centre that has been voted as the Large Visitor Attraction of the Year for 2009. Here you can set out on a voyage top the milky-way in the largest planetarium in the whole of UK. There are over 150 exciting interactive experienced and a 42m Rocket Tower to complete the fun. Newarke museum, which has an impressive collection of artefacts and crafts, is an essential stopover. The shopaholicas would find this city a perfect haven as it offers exciting shopping options and a diverse shopping experience ranging from Asian shops to high end designer wear outlets and more.
Getting around:
This city is well connected with road and rail networks and the city centre is best explored on foot. The travel guide in Leister features an array of interesting travel options including free rickshaws, which are great options to move around in this pretty city.
Places of Entertainment:
Leicester has a vibrant night life, well represented by clubs and pubs. No matter whether you like to enjoy live music or waltz all night, there are plenty of options in this city. There is an impressive line up of cafes and restaurants too to cater to the diverse palates. From Italian, Mexican, Indian and Chinese there is something special for everyone. There are many theatres at the city centre where you can catch up with the latest movies and stage shows including ballet, comedy shows or jazz.
Accommodation Options:
There are many convenient accommodation options including Youth hostel, budget hotels, bed and breakfast, guesthouse, etc which ensure comfortable staying options at easy rates.
Currency:
The currency is the pound sterling and the smaller units are pence. (100 pence =one pound). You can get the latest exchange rates from the news and internet.
Group Accommodation in Leicester | Cheap hostels & budget hotels
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