Leicester is a city in the East Midlands, which has a diverse cultural scene. The city is home to a whole host of top theatres, some excellent restaurants, and a good amount of parkland, providing a good escape from the vibrancy of the city. Leicester recently entered the media during the excavation of Richard III. The award winning National Space Centre is one of the UK's most prominent tourist attractions, bringing thousands of visitors to Leicester each year. There's a big university scene in Leicester, with Leicester University, De Montfort University and Loughborough University just a short journey north for anyone who takes up car hire in Leicester.
Leicester has a thriving theatre scene, with some of the country's favourite venues. There's the ‘Little Theatre', the Curve Theatre (one of the city's landmarks), the De Montfort Hall, and a host of other intriguingly charismatic small venues. The National Space Centre is another landmark building and an essential excursion for all ages. Leicester has excellent access to Britain's roads, with the M1 skirting down the city's western border, making car hire from Leicester popular. A short drive north brings you to Bradgate Park Trail, which is real out of town haven for locals and if you rent a car in Leicester, Watermead Park is also close by.
