Westcotes Travel Guide
Leicester
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Leicester Cathedral
Home to the crypt of King Richard III, this medieval church also has impressive carvings, ornate chapels and a public art instillation.
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.
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.
University of Leicester
Explore the campus of University of Leicester during your travels in Leicester. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Top hotels in Westcotes
Elegant 2-bed Home - Prime City Centre Location
Campbell's Guest House
Please put tissue box in Room. And also Handwash in Washroom. Rest All was great and Awesome. Parking is free after 6pm infront of It till 7:30am.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Abinger Guest House
The caretaker Paul didnt know we were coming and initially was more interested in his amazon parcels, told us the owner books people and dosent tell him (happens all the time) id booked one double and one single with 3 beds on the same floor - I got one double with single beds in the attic and my ...
Reviewed on 9 Sept 2025
Burleigh Court Hotel
Clean bedding. Bathroom old with shower over the bath
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel East Midlands Airport
Always a friendly welcome and nothing is too much trouble. Excellent food and service.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Leonardo Hotel East Midlands Airport
Convenient location but probably the worst hotel I have stayed in. The rooms were shocking quality and dirty. The sheets, carpet, everything. The bathrooms were absolutely filthy. In dire need of a refurbishment.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Westcotes
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 Curve Theatre while you're in town.
Cultural Quarter
If you're spending some time in Cultural Quarter, Curve Theatre and Athena Conference Centre are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Latimer
While Latimer isn't home to many top sights, National Space Centre and Athena Conference Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Glenfield
While there might not be top attractions in Glenfield, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Braunstone Leisure Centre and Belvoir Castle.
