Visiting Leicestershire

To reach Leicestershire by car, take the M1 motorway and exit at junction 21A for Leicester. From there, follow signs for Leicestershire. If coming from Birmingham, take the A45 towards Coventry and then follow signs for Leicester and Leicestershire.

If taking the train, there are several stations in Leicestershire, including Leicester, Loughborough and Hinckley. From London, take the train from St Pancras International to Leicester, which takes approximately 1 hour. There are also direct trains from Birmingham, Nottingham and Sheffield.

If traveling from the nearby cities of Nottingham or Derby, take the A52 towards Leicester and then follow signs for Leicestershire. Alternatively, take the train from either city to Leicester and then transfer to a train or bus to the desired location in Leicestershire.

When visiting Leicestershire, be sure to explore notable landmarks such as the Leicester Cathedral, Bradgate Park and the King Richard III Visitor Centre.

The closest airport to Leicestershire is East Midlands Airport, which is located approximately 20 miles to the north-west of the county. If you are travelling by car, the best route to take is the M1 motorway, which will take approximately 30 minutes. Alternatively, you can catch a train from East Midlands Parkway station, which is located near the airport, to Leicester station, which will take approximately 15 minutes.