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   Leicester (/ ˈ l ɛ s t ər / ⓘ LES-tər) is a city, unitary authority area, unparished area and the county town of Leicestershire in the East Midlands of England. It is the largest city in the East Midlands with a population of 373,399 in 2022. [4]

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3. www.visitleicester.infoVisit Leicester - The Place Where Tourism Began

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   Things to See & Do. Leicester is a friendly city, bursting with heritage and culture. We have wonderful attractions, top restaurants and great night life. Visit Leicester today!

4. www.visitbritain.com › england › leicesterAttractions & Things To Do In Leicester | VisitBritain

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   Things to do. Places to stay. Travel. Why we love Leicester. From a Medieval monarch found under a car park to celebrations of multicultural modern life, Leicester has got it all. Explore its rich history through museums and architecture, before journeying to the present day with Europe’s tallest street art.

5. www.tripadvisor.co.uk › Attractions-g186334The 10 Best Things to Do in Leicester - Tripadvisor

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   Things to Do in Leicester, England: See Tripadvisor's 195,445 traveller reviews and photos of Leicester tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in June. We have reviews of the best places to see in Leicester. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.

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6. www.visitleicester.info › see-and-doThings to Do in Leicester | See and Do - Visit Leicester

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   Search See & Do. Leicester is a unique city and a wonderful place to visit, with a superb range of visitor attractions and shopping that is second to none. It's a city that combines the finest English traditions with multicultural activities and the cosmopolitan buzz of city life.

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   Where is Leicester in England?

   • Leicester ( / ˈlɛstər / ⓘ LES-tər) is a city, unitary authority area, unparished area and the county town of Leicestershire in the East Midlands of England. It is the largest city in the East Midlands with a population of 373,399 in 2022.

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   Is Leicester a good place to visit?

   • Home > See & Do Leicester is a unique city and a wonderful place to visit, with a superb range of visitor attractions and shopping that is second to none. It's a city that combines the finest English traditions with multicultural activities and the cosmopolitan buzz of city life.

   Things to Do in Leicester | See and Do - Visit Leicester

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   When did Leicester become a city?

   • Following the Norman conquest, Leicester was recorded by William 's Domesday Book as Ledecestre. It was noted as a city ( civitas) but lost this status in the 11th century owing to power struggles between the Church and the aristocracy [citation needed] and did not become a legal city again until 1919.

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   What is Leicester known for?

   • The Grand Union Canal linked Leicester to London in the early 19th century, and later, in 1832, the railway joined the town with the small Leicestershire coalfield to the northwest. Rapid industrial development followed. The city’s oldest industry is hosiery and knitwear, but in the 19th century Leicester became famous for footwear manufacture.

   Leicester | England, Map, Population, & Facts | Britannica

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8. www.britannica.com › place › Leicester-city-andLeicester | England, Map, Population, & Facts | Britannica

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   4 days ago · Leicester, city and unitary authority, geographic and historic county of Leicestershire, England. It lies on the River Soar and the Grand Union Canal. Leicester was the site of a prominent Roman settlement (Ratae Corieltauvorum) that marked the point where the Fosse Way (a Roman road) crossed the River Soar. The Jewry Wall, a remnant of a Roman ...

9. www.visitengland.com › things-to-do › leicestershirePlaces to visit in Leicestershire | VisitEngland

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   Visit Leicestershire, a county with over 2,000 years of history where you are guaranteed a traditional taste of England and a landscape perfect for gentle adventures or active escapes. Discover the place where tourism began and unravel the mystery of King Richard III – the last Plantagenet King of England.