Leicester Travel Guide
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172km (107 miles) NW of London; 69km (43 miles) NE of Birmingham; 39km (24 miles) NE of Coventry; 42km (26 miles) S of Nottingham
Hang on to your hats, because this county town is definitely no Sleepy Hollow. Leicester, pronounced Les-ter, one of the 10 largest cities in England, overflows with hustle and bustle and is by far the most cosmopolitan city in the East Midlands. This city of firsts -- Beethoven's music was first performed here, the BBC's first local radio station was BBC Radio Leicester -- thrives on the spirit of discovery and adventure. More recently, it gave birth to genetic fingerprinting.
Though it has some historic attractions, think of Leicester as a base for exploring the surrounding countryside. Its real lure with locals and tourists alike is its shopping, art scene, and nightlife.
