Cultural Quarter Travel Guide
Leicester
Visit Cultural Quarter
Popular places to visit
Curve Theatre
At the heart of Leicester’s Cultural Quarter is this modern theater, which hosts everything from ballets and concerts to dramas and stand-up comedy shows.
New Walk Museum
Examine millennia-old dinosaur fossils, mummies from ancient Egypt and work by artists such as J.M.W. Turner at this museum and gallery.
National Space Centre
Learn about the solar system and famous space missions, become a trainee astronaut for the day and attend planetarium shows at this interactive museum.
Leicester Cathedral
Home to the crypt of King Richard III, this medieval church also has impressive carvings, ornate chapels and a public art instillation.
Leicester Town Hall
Marvel at the intricate craftsmanship of this 19th-century landmark, take a tour of its stately rooms and relax in a leafy public square.
Athena Conference Centre
After visiting Athena Conference Centre, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Leicester. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Top hotels in Cultural Quarter
The Belmont Hotel
Food not very good
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
The Grand Hotel Leicester by The Unlimited Collection
Everything was pretty good, just wish the rooms had a thermostat/AC
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Ramada Encore by Wyndham Leicester City Centre
The lobby, bar, and staff were the best about the stay. Smart, clean, and very helpful. Then there's the room, very dated. It was at least clean. No carpet so noise from above and below could be heard. And the mattress definitely needed replacing, I could feel every spring.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
ibis Leicester City
Clean room, lovely staff
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Burleigh Court Hotel
We had a wonderful stay at Burleigh Court.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Leonardo Hotel East Midlands Airport
Unable to book parking. Can only be done as part of a stay & fly package directly with the hotel.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Cultural Quarter
Leicester City Centre
Travellers come to Leicester City Centre for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Leicester Town Hall and Haymarket Memorial Clock Tower while you're in town.
Latimer
While Latimer isn't home to many top sights, National Space Centre and Athena Conference Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.
Westcotes
While there might not be top attractions in Westcotes, you can explore the larger area and discover places like King Power Stadium and Welford Road Stadium.
Clarendon Park
Though Clarendon Park may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like De Montford Hall and Welford Road Stadium.
Belgrave
While there might not be top attractions in Belgrave, you can explore the larger area and discover places like National Space Centre and Athena Conference Centre.
Hamilton
While there might not be top attractions in Hamilton, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Leicestershire Golf Club and National Space Centre.
