Leicester, City of LeicesterIskconHumberstone ParkBraunstone ParkSt James the GreaterAylestone MeadowsKnighton Spinney
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Leicester

Leicester is a city in City of Leicester district, City of Leicester, United Kingdom of about 508,916 people. Within 50 km by road there are 168 places to visit: 74 churches, 31 forts & heritage and 32 parks. The must-see places are Iskcon, King Richard III and Greyfriars Church.

52.6386° N, 1.1317° WPop. 508,916

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Within 30 km83 places
Within 50 km168
Must-see293
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Iskcon, church near Leicester
Must-see

Iskcon

Church · 1 km

Must-see

King Richard III

Heritage site · 1 km

Must-see

Greyfriars Church

Heritage site · 1 km

Places near Leicester by type

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One day from Leicester

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:23 pm

35 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Leicester
  2. Braunstone Parkpark · 45 min
  3. St Mary's Churchchurch · 30 min
  4. St James the Greaterchurch · 30 min
  5. Humberstone Parkpark · 45 min
  6. Knighton Spinneynature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Leicester
Today’s loopLeicesterStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Leicester?

Iskcon (church, about 1 km), King Richard III (heritage site, about 1 km), Greyfriars Church (heritage site, about 1 km), St Nicholas (church, about 1 km), Guru Nanak Gurdwara (temple, about 1 km), Jewry Wall Museum (museum, about 1 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Leicester?

168 places on Spotwander: 74 churches, 31 forts & heritage, 32 parks, 5 treks, 8 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest church to Leicester?

Iskcon, about 1 km by road; St Nicholas (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Leicester?

King Richard III, about 1 km by road; Greyfriars Church (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Leicester?

Start in Leicester, visit Braunstone Park, then St Mary's Church, then St James the Greater, then Humberstone Park, then Knighton Spinney, and drive back — about 35 km by road in all.