3 Hours In Leicester
So you've got three hours in
Leicester - that's great news. Let's see how you can best use your time while you're here.
Last updated 20th February 2024
If you have 2-3 hours to spend in Leicester, there are a few things you could do:
- Visit the Leicester Cathedral: The cathedral is a beautiful building with medieval architecture. You can take a tour inside or simply admire the building's exterior. This will take around 30-45 minutes.
- Explore the New Walk Museum and Art Gallery: This museum has a collection of art and artifacts from around the world, including ancient Egypt and local history. You can easily spend 1 hour here and it's free!
- Shop at the Highcross Shopping Centre: Leicester's largest shopping centre with over 100 stores, restaurants and a cinema. You can spend 1-2 hours exploring and shopping.
- Visit the King Richard III Visitor Centre: A museum dedicated to King Richard III and his connection to the city of Leicester. This will take around 1 hour.
Overall, you have a few options to fill the 2-3 hours in Leicester. Depending on what you're interested in, you can visit the cathedral, the museum and/or the visitor centre or go shopping which can take the most amount of time.
