About Leicester, UK

Leicester is the largest city the East Midlands of England which lies on the River Soar.

It is also one of the oldest cities of England dating back to the Iron Age. Leicester’s wonderful museums are perfect tool for looking at the turbulent history of this land. One of such museums is the Archaeology Museum which shows many Roman relicts and other artifacts of Leicester’s history from prehistoric times to the Middle Ages. From the modern wonders of Leicester you have bright opportunity of visiting the National Space Centre which is indeed the largest attraction in the UK dedicated to space. The Leicester Guildhall is a unique medieval building of national importance, incorporating civic murals, the Mayor's parlour, old town library and 19th century cells. Among other Leicester attractions are Gas Museum, Jewry Wall Museum, New Walk Museum and Art Gallery, Belgrave and Abbey Park.