Experience Life
in leicester
Renowned for it’s diversity and vibrant culture, there‘s never a shortage of events to enjoy, attractions to explore and new places to discover. A compact city with a cosmopolitan buzz, it’s no wonder Leicester is frequently voted one of the best places to live in the UK.
Getting
About
The Arches sits on the fringe of the city centre and a stone’s throw from some of the best parks and attractions within the city. Perfectly positioned, you will be spoilt for choice when it comes to experiencing everything this East Midlands gem has to offer.
Travel
Leicester is a city that prides itself on being pedestrian, bike and car friendly. Easily accessible and simple to navigate, getting around is convenient and hassle free – whatever your means of travel!
Food, Shopping & Nightlife
Bursting with an exciting range of independent restaurants and bars alongside a thriving shopping scene, you can expect to see all the big names and multi-cultural independents within proximity of each other.
Events & Attractions
Leicester benefits from a jam-packed events calendar throughout the year to popular attractions that draw people to the city from far and wide. Our on-site team are always up to speed with what’s happening and where and will be happy to point you in the right direction!
History & Heritage
We can’t talk about Leicester without mentioning its rich history. One of the oldest cities in England with everything from Roman ruins to the fascinating story of King Richard III plus plenty more to uncover, Leicester perfectly balances modern city life with world renowned heritage conservation.
Sport
Leicester is home to numerous top-flight teams across a number of different sports including 2021 FA Cup winners Leicester FC, Leicester Tigers Rugby Union Club and the Leicester Riders - the oldest basketball club in Britain! Cricket, hockey and cycling are just some of the high-performing sports which make Leicester one of the UK’s top sporting cities.