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Leicester Train Station

Leicester Museum and Art Gallery

If you’re going to visit Leicester, the first thing you need to know is how to pronounce it. It’s pronounced Lester, like the person’s name. Situated in the East Midlands approximately 100 miles north of London, it makes a great place to stop on a journey from the capital to more northerly cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, or Edinburgh.

The population of around 350,000 people, Leicester is the biggest city in the East Midlands and the 13th biggest in the UK as a whole. Leicester was once the site of a Roman fortification, and an Iron Age village before that, making it one of the oldest towns in the UK.

In the medieval period, the Earls of Leicester became increasingly powerful, with King Henry IV being descended from the family. With the coming of the industrial age, Leicester grew in importance thanks to the many coal mines in the area. Factories and mills sprang up, and the population of the town soared along with many other cities in the Midlands. Following the First World War, Leicester was considered the 2nd richest city in Europe thanks to its thriving industries.

The 2nd half of the 20th century saw many of Leicester's industries decline as they moved overseas to find cheaper labor costs. However, the central location of the town and its excellent transportation links meant Leicester was able to reinvent itself as a distribution center. Also, Leicester received many immigrants from around the world during the 50s, 60s, and 70s. It is now one of Britain's most multicultural cities, with an especially high Indian and Asian population.

Although Leicester doesn’t get nearly the amount of visitors some other British cities do, that’s not because of a lack of attractions. In fact, Leicester has some great things to do, especially for a town its size. Whatever you like to do on vacation, you may find yourself pleasantly surprised by all that Leicester has to offer.

Travel the galaxy without leaving Leicester at the National Space Center. This unique attraction is home to the UK's largest planetarium and is also a museum of objects related to space travel and exploration. Interactive exhibits help kids and adults alike get a better understanding of the science behind space travel and what the future may hold for this exciting field of knowledge.

Peer into Leicester's distant past at the Jewry Wall Museum. The Jewry Wall itself is part of the ruins of Leicester's old Roman bathhouse, is one of the most substantial pieces of Roman construction still standing in the UK. The museum holds artifacts from the Iron Age, Roman Leicester, and the medieval period, and explains the origins of the city and its important place in early British history.

Visit the final resting place of one of England’s most notorious kings at Leicester Cathedral. Home to the tomb of Richard the 3rd, this grand church dates back to 1086 and has been the spiritual heart of the city for a thousand years.

Learn more about the last English king to die in battle at the Richard the 3rd Visitor Center. This much-maligned monarch died in battle near Leicester in 1485. His body was lost until 2015, when it was discovered underneath a car park in Leicester. DNA testing revealed the king's identity, and he was buried in the cathedral in the first royal funeral since 1972.

Although Leicester doesn't have an airport of its own, it is close to East Midlands Airport, which offers flights to many European destinations. It is also close to Birmingham International Airport, a larger airport that flies to destinations around the world. Both airports can be reached from Leicester by train or bus.

Leicester’s main train station lies just to the east of the city center. Trains can be boarded here destinations throughout the UK and beyond.

Leicester is served by a number of different bus companies offering everything from city routes to long-distance travel. The Haymarket bus station is the main terminus in the city where most bus routes end up.

As a smaller city, many of Leicester's top attractions are quite close to each other. You can easily spend a day wandering the city center and seeing much of what makes Leicester worth visiting. The best way to do that is to drop off any heavy bags you may have at a Bounce luggage storage in Leicester. That way, you'll be able to travel light as you explore this underrated town, knowing that your belongings will be safely looked after until you return to pick them up.

Activities and attractions near Leicester

Leicester City Football Club: Experience the excitement of one of the world's greatest sporting leagues, soccer's English Premier League, by catching a home game of Leicester City football club. After long years playing in the lower leagues, Leicester City had the unlikeliest successful Premier League campaign in 2016, beating 5000-1 odds in the process. The club remains one of the league's best teams, and Leicester fans are known for their unrivaled passion. If you can get tickets for a home game, it's an experience not to be missed.

National Forest: See the wilder side of England just outside Leicester at the National Forest. This forest was created just 25 years ago to reclaim the industrial landscape of the Midlands and return it to a more natural state. Incorporating existing remnants of more ancient forests, the National Forest is a great place for hiking and picnicking that feels a long way from the nearby city. Make sure to leave heavy bags at a luggage storage service in Leicester before heading to the forest for your trip.

Ashby de la Zouch: Visit atmospheric castle ruins at Ashby de la Zouch. Just 30 minutes outside Leicester, this castle dates back to 1473. Intentionally damaged to prevent it from being used for rebellion in 1648, enough of the castle remains to offer a perfect place for photos. Made famous by the novel Ivanhoe, the castle occupies a two-acre park that makes a great place to stretch your legs.

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Leicester Train Station is a surprisingly impressive structure in the heart of this East Midlands city. Currently administered by East Midlands Railway, the station has been known in the past as Leicester Campbell Street and Leicester London Road.

The first station in the city opened all the way back in 1840. However, in 1894, a new station was built, and this is the station that serves as the main train station of the city today.

Leicester was one of the very first cities to be served by passenger rail, and it remains a popular way to come and go in the city to this day. Whether you're in town to watch Leicester City football club in the King Power Stadium or have come to Leicester on business, Leicester station remains an important gateway to the city.

Some British train stations offer luggage storage facilities, particularly the large train stations in London. However, if you're looking for convenient luggage storage, Leicester Station can't help you. Fortunately, you can take advantage of Bounce luggage storage and find a secure location for left luggage close to the station itself.

Is there a drop-off point at Leicester Train Station?

There is nowhere to drop off your luggage at Leicester station. Instead, you'll need to take advantage of a luggage storage service like Bounce that can store luggage of any size for a few hours or for days at a time.

What time does the Leicester Train Station ticket office open?

The ticket offices at Leicester Train Station are open from 5:20 a.m. to 10:30 pm. Monday to Friday. They keep the same hours on Saturday, but on Sunday morning, they don't open until 7:15 am. 

Leicester Train Station is on the Midlands Main Line, which runs from London St Pancras to Nottingham and Sheffield.

Things to do near Leicester Train Station

Probably the closest attraction to the train station itself, Leicester Museum and Art Gallery is the cultural heart of the city and a great place to explore when you visit. Just a five-minute walk down Nelson Street will bring you from the station to the museum, and you can learn all about the rich history of Leicester and the surrounding area here, as well as enjoy art by local artists.

This was actually one of England's first public museums, opening its doors in 1849. Among other treasures, it has a spectacular dinosaur gallery that contains the remains of George, a cetiosaurus that is one of the most complete sauropod skeletons in the world. The museum also contains a fossil of international importance, the Charnia fossil, which proved that life on earth began far earlier than scientists once thought.

Along with that ancient history, there is an Egyptian gallery that holds four authentic Egyptian mummies. There are galleries displaying the history of Leicester, including a gallery that explains the search for the body of Richard III. There is even an exhibit on beloved animated film characters Wallace and Gromit.

In short, this museum has a little bit of something for everyone. And given that it's free to visit, there's really no reason not to stop by and see what it has to offer.

Leicester Museum and Art Gallery bag policy

There is a limited number of storage lockers at the main entrance of the museum. You'll need a £1 coin to use the lockers, and can only store small bags. For large items, take advantage of Bounce luggage storage near the museum. We allow booking online and can store any size of bags for as long as you need, from a few hours to an entire day or even longer.

Sometimes, you want to get a sense of what a city is like for locals. And when that's the case, there are few better places to visit the local market.

Leicester market has been in operation for the last 800 years and has occupied its current location close to the center of the city for 700 years. It holds the distinction of being the largest outdoor covered market in Europe, so it's a place you can go in any kind of weather. Open from Monday to Saturday, the market offers almost 300 stalls, with everything from meat and produce to prepared foods, souvenirs, and household items.

It's a great place to shop for souvenirs. And thanks to its food hall, it's also one of the best places to eat in Leicester. Enjoy local produce from the people who make it at one of the city's most notable places.

For another glimpse of local life, this shopping center is a key part of Leicester's retail experience. Opened in 1973, this is one of the oldest North American-style shopping malls in England. It offers more than 60 shops covering everything from fashion to housewares to gifts, and the food court offers a variety of quick meals to keep you fueled up.

King Richard III is one of England's most famous kings and was the last English king to die in battle. His death marked the end of his dynasty and the rise of the Tudor family, and he was portrayed as a villain by people hoping to gain the favor of the British aristocracy after his death, including Shakespeare.

For centuries, his last resting place was unknown, but in 2012, archaeologists discovered his skeleton under a parking lot in Leicester.

This Visitor Center explains the story of this famous king, including his life and death and the circumstances around his final discovery and eventual royal burial centuries after his death. It's the perfect place to learn more about one of the most fascinating characters in English history.

Airport travel from Leicester Train Station

East Midlands Airport to Leicester Train Station

East Midlands Airport is the closest major airport to Leicester Train Station, and this airport offers low-cost flights across the UK and mainland Europe. The quickest way to get from the airport to the station is by taking a bus from the airport to Lemyngton Street, then another bus to Loughborough train station, followed by a train to Leicester. Depending on the timing of the transfers, this whole journey can take around an hour, but the cost is very variable, so it can be anything from £11 to £50 or more.

If you want to make things simpler, there's a bus that goes directly from the airport to Leicester Coach Station. From there, it's around a 15-minute walk to the train station. The journey will only take around an hour and 10 minutes and costs £5 for an adult, so it's probably a better option than the train/bus combo.

Getting around Leicester from Leicester Train Station

This impressive cathedral has been the spiritual heart of the city for a thousand years, although most of the architecture you will see here is more recent. Although the church was extensively altered from the 13th to the 15th centuries, much of the Gothic architecture you'll see now is a result of Victorian reconstruction. Still, this serene and beautiful building is a great place to get a sense of the long history of the city. It's also now the final resting place of King Richard III, who finally received the honor of royal burial in 2015, 530 years after he was killed in battle.

You can reach the Cathedral from the train station by taking bus route 22A, which leaves from Prebend Street just outside the train station. The journey takes about 10 minutes, so it's an easy way to see one of the most important historical sites in the city.

Although you won't hear much Latin being spoken in Leicester today, it's true that this was once an outpost of the Roman Empire. And you can see what remains of Roman Leicester at the Jewry Wall and Roman Baths.

The wall was built in the second century by Roman soldiers to protect the city from native tribes. Why it's called the Jewry Wall is lost to history, but it and the attached Roman baths are a great place to learn more about Leicester's earliest history. The walls offer an interactive experience that will take you back in time to Roman Leicester and learn more about what this period of British history was like.

You can reach the wall from Leicester Train Station in around 15 minutes by taking the Hospital Hopper bus. This leaves right outside the train station and will bring you directly to the wall on its way to the city hospital. It costs £2.40 for an adult single ticket, or £3.60 for a day pass.

Luggage storage near Leicester Train Station

Leicester isn't a small town by any means, but compared to big cities like London, it is relatively compact. It's easy to walk around the city and see most of the top attractions, but it's even easier if you take advantage of our left luggage facilities and travel light. Our luggage storage facilities are everywhere, including Leicester, so book convenient luggage storage today and start exploring.

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