Glenfield 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.
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.
Glenfield Hospital
If Glenfield Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Leicester.
Top hotels in Glenfield
The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant
Quick trip but would definitely recommend this hotel.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Best Western Appleby Park Hotel
Clean and presentable, a lot better than some of the more expensive hotels we’ve stayed at.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Burleigh Court Hotel
It's was nice a bit different from other hotels
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
The Beeches Hotel and Leisure Club
Breakfast is a little dated and could do with some additional options. Recently refurbished and in overall good condition.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel East Midlands Airport
Air conditioning not cool enough.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Leonardo Hotel East Midlands Airport
The room was clean, however for a four star hotel was very disappointed that there was no fridge in the room and also the water pressure was so bad we were unable to use the shower or the bath
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Glenfield
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.
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.
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.
Latimer
While Latimer isn't home to many top sights, National Space Centre and Athena Conference Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
