Glenfield Travel Guide
Leicester
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.
Glenfield Hospital
If Glenfield Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Leicester.
Things to do
Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Glenfield
The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant
Like a breath of fresh air - very modern, welcoming attentive staff, lovely food and accommodation was very clean and bright
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Best Western Appleby Park Hotel
Burleigh Court Hotel
Clean bedding. Bathroom old with shower over the bath
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
The Beeches Hotel and Leisure Club
Online check-in worked smoothly, friendly staff made me feel welcome, great inclusive parking and free wifi, a very comfortable hotel, highly recommended.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel East Midlands Airport
Always a friendly welcome and nothing is too much trouble. Excellent food and service.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Leonardo Hotel East Midlands Airport
My wife and I always like to come to this hotel because of the good food and friendly staff any close to the airport
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Glenfield
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.
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.
Cultural Quarter
If you're spending some time in Cultural Quarter, Curve Theatre and Athena Conference Centre are top sights worth seeing.
Belgrave
While there might not be top attractions in Belgrave, you can explore the larger area and discover places like National Space Centre and Athena Conference Centre.
Latimer
While Latimer isn't home to many top sights, National Space Centre and Athena Conference Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
