Sights in Leicester
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Jewry Wall Museum
Edit ThisFine and rare example of Roman walling, dating from some 2000 years ago. Also museum with current exhibitions and a permanent exhibition on the Roman period.
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| address: | St. Nicholas Circle |
| openinghours: | Mon– Sun 11am to 4:30pm |
| tel: | 0116 247 3021 |
Newarke Houses Museum
Edit ThisComposed of two historic houses, Wygston' s Chantry House (Elizabethan house) and Skeffington House with a beautiful garden. Collection of toys, clocks etc.
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| address: | The Newarke, |
| openinghours: | Mon– Sat 10am to 5pm, |
| tel: | 0116 247 3222 |
Belgrave Hall
Edit ThisMuseum which collection offers an insight into the city’s upper class and their servants.
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| address: | Church Road |
| openinghours: | Mon–Sat 10am to 5pm |
| tel: | 0116 266 6590 |
The Guildhall
Edit ThisWell-preserved and dating back from the 15th century.
| type: | Historical Sights |
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| address: | Guildhall Lane |
| openinghours: | Mon–Sat 10am to 5pm |
| tel: | +0116 253 2569 |
The Castle
Edit ThisDating from the beginning of the 11th century and probably built by William the Conqueror. Impressive Medieval hall, courtyards and dark vaults.
| type: | Historical Sights |
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| address: | Guildhall Lane |
| tel: | 0116 253 2569 |
Leicester Gas Museum
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| address: | Aylestone Rd |
| tel: | 0116 250 3190 |
New Walk Museum and Art Gallery
Edit ThisCollection on Ancient Egypt and an extensive natural history collection. Also several art galleries with exhibitions on Expressionist and European art from the 15th century until the present day.
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| address: | 53 New Walk, |
| openinghours: | Mon– Sat 1am to 5pm, Sun 1pm to 5pm. |
| tel: | 0116 255 4100 |
