Earl Shilton Travel Guide
Leicester
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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.
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.
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.
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 Earl Shilton
Moxy Birmingham NEC
Stayed for an event at hall 5 of the NEC and this is an option which puts you less than a 2minute walk from that venue. It can’t be beaten for convenience in that regard. Rooms are clean and trendy with all the basic amenities you’d expect for the price. Breakfast was great with an array of hot and ...
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Hilton Birmingham Metropole
An enjoyable couple of days at the Hilton. Perfect location for the NEC. Breakfast was amazing, room was nice and staff were friendly.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club
A lovely visit and the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Burleigh Court Hotel
Overall a great hotel in a great location. We had dinner and breakfast in the restaurant and both were perfect. The bathroom did give off a sewage smell in the evening but once the bathroom door was closed- we didn’t have any other issues and it did not affect our stay. We will definitely ...
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
The Belfry
We've been to the Belfry a few times over the years but this time, we enjoyed it the most with the opening of the new Leisure Club. We loved that guests could use facilities for free which just enhanced our stay. We had an afternoon at the spa with fire and ice which was super relaxing. All staff ...
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Holiday Inn Express Birmingham Airport NEC by IHG
We were catching an early flight so it was a bonus having a coffee.and croissant in the morning.
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Earl Shilton
Narborough
Some popular features of Narborough include its bars and spas. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Cosby Golf Club or Grace Road are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.
Glenfield
While there might not be top attractions in Glenfield, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Belvoir Castle and Bradgate Park.
Westcotes
While there might not be top attractions in Westcotes, you can explore the larger area and discover places like King Power Stadium and Belvoir Castle.
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.
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.
Cultural Quarter
If you're spending some time in Cultural Quarter, Curve Theatre and Athena Conference Centre are top sights worth seeing.
