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with Leicester Plan your perfect escape in Leicester. Sarah Harrison, City Centre Director tells us about a collection of eight new guides to celebrate everything Leicester
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ith over 2,000 years of history and a bright future ahead, Leicester is a thriving city with everything from great art to great dining, world-class theatre to elite sport and experiences from as far away as the Indian subcontinent and even outer space. Visit Leicester has released a new collection of eight city guides to showcase just some of the brilliant experiences in the city centre and neighbourhood areas.
Retail Guide
Leicester city centre and its surrounding neighbourhoods offer a great mix of high street giants and independent makers and creators, making it the shopping destination of choice for many people. Highcross and Haymarket shopping centres have over 140 high street and independent brands. Reflecting the city’s character, diversity and individualism are eclectic independent businesses clustered in the city centre’s Old Town area and neighbourhood communities. 10 | NICHE
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Restaurant Guide
Japanese, Indian, Italian, Turkish, Vietnamese and so many more cuisines. The city’s diverse communities shine through in the vast range of dining options on offer. Beyond the city centre, Leicester’s neighbourhoods boast their own wonderful selection of independent eateries, each with their own story to tell. Some have been part of the neighbourhood for over 30 years and others are enjoying their first months of service, but each contributes to Leicester’s vibrant restaurant scene. This wonderful range of restaurants caters for all tastes and individual needs, from vegan fine dining and dry bars to halal menus and specialist diets.
Café Guide
Whether you’re catching up with friends, looking for a space to answer emails, having a leisurely lunch or celebrating with afternoon tea, cafés are synonymous with taking a break and savouring the moment. Leicester is home to an array of cafés across the city centre and neighbourhoods, ranging from atmospheric independent coffee shops to historic tearooms. You’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to healthy breakfasts, sociable brunch venues and finding a spot for a lingering lunch. Leicester’s late-night café scene is alive and kicking, with plenty of dessert parlours as a great option for those who want something sweet after dinner or an alcohol-free place to socialise after dark.
