Westcotes Travel Guide

Leicester

Popular places to visit

National Space Centre which includes signage and interior views

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.

National Space Centre
Curve Theatre showing theatre scenes and modern architecture

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.

Curve Theatre
Leicester Cathedral showing heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

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 Cathedral
Leicester Town Hall which includes an administrative building, a square or plaza and a fountain

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.

Leicester Town Hall
New Walk Museum featuring interior views

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.

New Walk Museum

University of Leicester

Explore the campus of University of Leicester during your travels in Leicester. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

University of Leicester

Top hotels in Westcotes

Campbell's Guest House

Campbell's Guest House

2.5 out of 5
17-19 Westleigh Road, Westcotes, Leicester, England
Stay at this guesthouse in Leicester. Enjoy daily housekeeping, a garden and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Walkers Stadium and King Power Stadium are ...
5.2/10 (114 reviews)
"Shops close"

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

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Abinger Guest House

Abinger Guest House

2.5 out of 5
175 Hinckley Road, Leicester, England
The price is ฿1,958 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
฿1,958
฿1,958 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Leicester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Statue of Richard III and Great Hall are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (52 reviews)
"I liked its layed back setup, closeness to the city centre and its cleanliness."

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2025

Abinger Guest House
Doubletree by Hilton Coventry

Doubletree by Hilton Coventry

4 out of 5
Paradise Way, Walsgrave Triangle, Coventry, England
The price is ฿2,141 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿2,141
฿2,569 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Coventry. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Clean room . comfy bed . Great staff"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Doubletree by Hilton Coventry
Leonardo Hotel and Conference Venue Hinckley Island

Leonardo Hotel and Conference Venue Hinckley Island

4 out of 5
Watling Street, Hinckley, England
The price is ฿2,611 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿2,611
฿3,133 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Hinckley. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,015 reviews)
"All staff friendly, nothing too much to ask. Hotel lovely & clean, rooms big and spacious."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Leonardo Hotel and Conference Venue Hinckley Island
Burleigh Court Hotel

Burleigh Court Hotel

4 out of 5
Loughborough University, New Ashby Road, Loughborough, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,021 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
฿4,021
฿4,825 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Loughborough. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,010 reviews)
"Comfortable stay, though hotel room was too warm. As there is no A/C there was desk fan and thankfully we could also open windows slightly so slept fine. Quiet at night. Parking was a challenge to find a space on one of the days we stayed."

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

Burleigh Court Hotel
voco Leicester by IHG

voco Leicester by IHG

4 out of 5
101 Welford Road, Leicester, England
The price is ฿1,994 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
฿1,994
฿2,393 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Leicester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (689 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Westcotes

Leicester featuring a park, a cemetery and heritage architecture

Leicester City Centre

4/5(107 area reviews)

Travellers come to Leicester City Centre for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Leicester Town Hall and Curve Theatre while you're in town.

Leicester City Centre
Curve Theatre featuring street scenes and a city

Cultural Quarter

If you're spending some time in Cultural Quarter, Curve Theatre and Athena Conference Centre are top sights worth seeing.

Cultural Quarter
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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.

Clarendon Park
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Latimer

While Latimer isn't home to many top sights, National Space Centre and Athena Conference Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.

Latimer
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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.

Belgrave
Leicestershire showing street scenes and a city

Glenfield

While there might not be top attractions in Glenfield, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Belvoir Castle and Bradgate Park.

Glenfield

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