Leicester Heritage Trail

Leicester Heritage Trail

About

Leicester Heritage Trail

From boards trodden by Shakespeare to shopping centres on the site of Roman market places, stages graced by The Beatles and Buzz Aldrin’s underpants, history and heritage are at the heart of Leicester.

The remarkable story of Leicester, the people and the places that shaped its history, can be discovered on the city’s streets via Heritage Panels. Over 175 of the colourful information panels have been installed to give residents and visitors the chance to find out more about Leicester’s extensive history.

This guide will help you navigate your way through the city, discovering these panels as you go, and many are across the road from the actual building they relate to so you can get a good view of them whilst you read their story

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE HERITAGE TRAIL

Add Leicester Heritage Trail to your Itinerary

Visitor Details

Key Information

Leicester Old town, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 5PZ

TripAdvisor

Map & Directions

Accreditations & Awards

Video

  • Heritage Trail video

What's Nearby

  1. Leicester Cathedral

    Leicester Cathedral is currently undergoing renovation and will reopen to the public on…

  2. Leicester Guildhall

    From Shakespeare to Civil War – 600 years of drama. The Grade I listed, timber-framed…

  3. King Richard III Visitor Centre

    The greatest lost-and-found story ever told. The discovery of King Richard III put the…

  4. The Big Difference Venue

    The Big Difference Venue is an independent music, comedy, arts venue and bar in the heart…

  1. Showcase Cinema de Lux

    Situated in the Highcross shopping complex in the centre of the city, Showcase Cinema…

  2. St Martin's Square

    St Martin’s Square is in a delightful spot, tucked between Silver Street and St Martin’s.…

  3. Treetop Adventure Golf

    Looking for an epic mini-golf adventure? Come and play Tropical Trail & Ancient Explorer…

  4. Angle Axe Throwing

    Axe Throwing! Its where you throw axes!

  5. Jewry Wall Museum

    Jewry Wall Museum is currently closed for refurbishment. Check back here for details of…

  6. Distillers Kitchen

    The Distillers Kitchen, is a new Gin School and exclusive venue as part of the 45 Bar…

  7. Highcross Leicester

    Highcross offers an awe-inspiring mix of fashionable stores, stylish restaurants and a…

  8. Firebug

    Opened in the summer of 2004, Firebug has fast become an essential part of Leicester’s…

  9. Leicester Market

    With more than 800 years of history under its belt, buzzing Leicester Market is a…

  10. Green Dragon Square

    Whether you're attending an event, meeting up, or just finding a spot to enjoy your…

  11. Leicester’s Theatrical Traditions

    Curtain up on a city with theatre in its blood

  12. Pubs with History

    High spirits at historic inns

Previous Next

Search What's Nearby

Product Type
Proximity
Within miles

Flower Icon

Related Content

Explore further