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.
Haymarket Memorial Clock Tower
This 19th-century monument is a favorite meeting point for locals and a gateway to the city’s shopping districts, historic attractions and vibrant Cultural Quarter.
Things to do
Leicestershire: Twycross Zoo Entry Ticket
Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Hamilton
Novotel Leicester
The hotel is great and have a walkable parking option which makes it great if you have a car. It’s also very close to amenities and shops.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Leicester Marriott Hotel
Great staff. Very comfortable rooms. Service was great. Lots of parking.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Bosworth Hall Hotel & Spa
Helpfull & friendly staff
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
voco Leicester by IHG
All good
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Leonardo Hotel and Conference Venue Hinckley Island
The hotel is very clean and spacious. They advise you when booking the hotel to book swimming as it can be very busy. We contacted the hotel at the time of booking through Hotels.com to schedule our family swimming, only to be told by the leisure complex that it wasn’t booked. Needless to say we ...
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
The Beeches Hotel and Leisure Club
Beautiful room. Friendly and welcoming staff
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Hamilton
Latimer
While Latimer isn't home to many top sights, National Space Centre and Athena Conference Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.
Belgrave
While there might not be top attractions in Belgrave, you can explore the larger area and discover places like National Space Centre and Abbey Pumping Station.
Cultural Quarter
If you're spending some time in Cultural Quarter, Curve Theatre and Athena Conference Centre are top sights worth seeing.
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 Haymarket Memorial Clock Tower while you're in town.
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.
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.
