Tesco Superstore 

You have a Tesco Super store right on your doorstep that will have everything you could ever need. 

Tesco Express 

Slightly closer, just a short distance through Bede Park, is a Tesco Express which you can pass on the way to your university lectures. 

Lidl 

Another option to top up groceries is Lidl.  

Budgens

The local store is just 5 metres away from our office.

Wang Fung Hong Oriental Supermarket 

Wang Fung Hong is an oriental food supermarket with an amazing selection of Asian groceries. Create all your favourite recipes with food from across the continent. 

Narborough Road 

Narborough Road is the street adjacent to CODE. It’s home to a range of grocery shops as well as some fantastic restaurants in a range of cuisines from Caribbean to Turkish. 

The Western & Cafe West 

Located next door to our office, this great pub has lots to choose from. Serving traditional English cuisine and great drinks, all at a reasonable price.  

Little Tokyo 

Just 5 minutes’ walk away on Braunstone Gate. Little Tokyo offers a range of authentic Japanese cuisine. 

Local shops that offer student discount 

We have the high cross in the centre of Leicester, with a wide host of shops inside that offer student discount.  

Find Wagamamas, Frankie and Bennies, Nandos, Pizza Express and more at Highcross Leicester.

Leicester Museum and Art Gallery 

Leicester Museum has a great Egyptian and dinosaur exhibition, it Is well worth checking out. 

 53 New Walk, Leicester LE1 7EA 

https://www.leicestermuseums.org/leicester-museum-art-gallery/  

National Space Centre  

Those who love space or those who want to know more about it, should visit the space centre. The NASA artifacts and the huge rocket is impressive!

Leicester LE4 5NS 

https://www.spacecentre.co.uk/  

King Richard III 

Leicester has a huge amount of history, but King Richard III is the only monarch found under a car park! 

King Richard III Visitor Centre, 4A St. Martins, Old Town, Leicester, LE1 5DB 

https://kriii.com/contact/  

Bradgate Park 

A little further out of the city is Bradgate Park. Lady jane Grey, who was Queen for 9 days, was born at Bradgate house. 

https://www.bradgatepark.org/ 

Bradgate Park, Newtown Linford, Leicester LE6 0HE  

Curve  

Rutland Street, Leicester, LE1 1SB

This award-winning venue not only boasts stunning architecture but is also home to over 600 events annually, including theatre performances, art exhibitions, and community projects.

See the latest events at https://www.curveonline.co.uk/whats-on/

O2 Leicester 

12 University Rd, Leicester LE1 7RH

Since opening its doors in 2010, the O2 Academy has seen the likes of Arctic Monkeys and Adele grace its stage. With a capacity of around 1,500, it provides an intimate setting for music enthusiasts. It has become a go-to spot for both emerging and established artists in the heart of the city.

Full event listings can be found at https://www.academymusicgroup.com/o2academyleicester/events/all  

De Montfort Hall 

Granville Rd, Leicester LE1 7RU

With a capacity of over 2,000, De Montfort Hall has hosted legendary acts like The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. From classical concerts to rock gigs, this venue has been a cornerstone of Leicester's diverse entertainment scene for over a century.

Find out what's on at https://www.demontforthall.co.uk/whats-on/

King Power Stadium 

Filbert Wy, Leicester LE2 7FL 
https://www.lcfc.com

Tigers Stadium  

https://www.leicestertigers.com/  

Aylestone Rd, Leicester LE2 7TR 

Victoria Park

If you love to play football with your mates, at Victoria Park you can book out football pitches. 

https://sports-facilities.co.uk/sites/view/6001413  

Saffron Lane Athletics Stadium  

https://www.leicester.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/sport-and-leisure/sports-and-leisure-centres/saffron-lane-athletics-stadium/  

Open till Late so you have a run after Uni to release any exam stress you may have. 

Knighton Park  

Palmerston Way, Leicester LE2 3RE 

Abbey Park 

During bonfire night abbey park has a wonderful firework display 

Victoria Park  

Not far from Victoria Park is Queens Road. Its bustling at the weekend with so many bars and delicious restaurants to choose from.

Majority of things you will need when moving to Leicester is right on your doorstep. However, if you want to travel by bus there are several different buses. 

• Centre bus will take you around the city centre. 
• Arriva travel will travel into the suburbs of Leicester, along with First Bus. 
• You can also head to St Margaret’s Bus Station if you wish to travel out of Leicester.