Living in Leicester Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland are rich in culture, heritage, and leisure activities, from our vibrant multi-cultural city, to the market towns and rural settings.
Leicester celebrates Diwali (the Festival of Light) with spectacular lights, stunning street parades and dazzling fireworks. It is attended by 35,000 people and is the largest celebration of the festival outside of India. The City also hosts an annual Pride Parade (Leicester Pride), a Caribbean Carnival, and the largest comedy festival in the UK. The University, working in close partnership with the city, has been the inspiration behind two of Leicester’s most famous Tourist attractions. The award-winning National Space Centre – the UK’s largest attraction dedicated to space exploration and the Richard III Visitors Centre which retells the dramatic story of the University’s discovery of England’s most infamous King. Leicester is well-known as a sporting capital – hosting the country’s best supported rugby team the Leicester Tigers as well as Leicester City Football Club and Leicestershire County Cricket Club. The city benefits from a large number of public parks including Abbey Park and also Victoria Park which is adjacent to the University. Leicester is steeped in history, dating back to the original Iron Age settlement which was to become an important Roman trading centre with a commanding position on one of Britain’s
Often described as the heart of rural England, the area features beautiful country villages, the National Forest, great rivers and castles, and a popular cosmopolitan city centre, making it an exciting and diverse place to live and work. Leicester is one of the UK’s ten largest cities and represents the largest economy in the East Midlands region. It has a bustling and diverse atmosphere and recent regeneration (to the tune of £3 billion) has made this cosmopolitan city even more exciting. Leicester is home to the state-of-the-art Curve Theatre, as well as large and multi-cultural festivals. It is famous for its diversity and offers an amazing chance to dive into many different cultural celebrations.
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