Name: Curious About Leicester
Rating: 5.0

Curious About Leicester

Starts at The Clock Tower, Gallowtree Gate, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 1DA, England

1-90 Years

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Curious About Leicester is a self-guided walking tour experience that combines sightseeing with a fun treasure hunt around the city. Designed for families and friends, it offers an engaging way to explore Leicester’s rich history, culture and architecture. It is a flexible outdoor activity that allows visitors to discover the city at their own pace.

Visitors can follow two heritage walks through Leicester’s city centre, exploring landmarks such as Leicester Castle, Guildhall, the cathedral, Clock Tower, market and New Walk. The experience includes solving clues and treasure hunt challenges while learning about important people, events and historical sites that shaped the city over 2,000 years. The walks cover around 1.5 miles and 1 mile respectively, passing through historic streets, gardens and cultural attractions.

The activity costs £7.49 for a downloadable version or £7.99 plus postage for a printed booklet.

Curious About Leicester offers a fun and interactive way to explore the city. With its mix of puzzles, history and scenic routes, it keeps visitors engaged throughout the experience. It is an ideal activity for families, friends and anyone looking to discover Leicester in a unique and enjoyable way.

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Embark on our self-guided walking tours in Leicester, designed to lead you through the city's rich history and stunning architecture. These heritage walks offer a unique treasure hunt experience, perfect for families and friends seeking to uncover Leicester's hidden gems.
Whether you're interested in historic landmarks or simply enjoying a leisurely stroll, our tours provide an engaging way to explore Leicester's city centre.
Leicester is one of the oldest cities in the UK, going back over 2,000 years, and today it has the biggest outdoor, covered market in Europe and in 1961 had the largest Tesco in Europe.
In the autumn it hosts the largest Diwali celebrations outside India and is the birthplace of modern standard English. Thomas Cook was from Leicester, and organised the first ever package tour in 1841… to Loughborough!
King Richard III is buried there, and famous sons & daughters include Sir David Attenborough, Gok Wan and Englebert Humperdinck. An exploration of Leicester's city centre with two self-guided heritage walks with an optional treasure hunt.
Completing the treasure hunt keeps everyone actively engaged, and urges you to look up, down and every which-way - so you won't miss out on any of the city's treasures.
The two walks have been designed so that the second one follows on from where the first one ends. Do both, or have a breather and do the second one another day!
They both start and finish in the heart of the city - so buses, trains and car parks are easily available to get you there and back.

What to see

Ancient Church to Clock Tower - 1.5 miles / 2.4 kms: From the ancient Church of St Mary de Capro travel back in time at Leicester Castle’s Great Hall, before ascending its Motte. Be amazed at the Newarke Gateway, before tumbling into the delights of Castle Gardens. Gaze on ancient Roman baths, a 14th century Guildhall, and a resplendent cathedral where the remains of King Richard III are finally buried. Lastly, it’s back to the city centre and Leicester’s iconic Clock Tower.
Clock Tower to Leicester Museum & Art Gallery - 1 mile / 1.6 kms: Starting at the 19th-century Clock Tower, take a quick detour into one of Leicester's charming arcades, then step into its bustling market, where the city's rich cultural diversity is on full display. Continue to bright gardens, featuring a lively fountain in front of the striking Town Hall. Finally, make your way to the historic New Walk, a beautiful tree-lined avenue over 200 years old, ending at a popular and fascinating museum.