| Leicester is one of the oldest cities in England; | | | | from the big name stores to the smaller |
| with history going back 2000 years. The city of | | | | independents and affine selection of Jewellery |
| Leicester was first known as Ratae Coritanorum | | | | Stores and outdoor markets. |
| and was inhabited by the Corieltauvi tribe. The | | | | Eating out in Leicester is a pleasurable experience |
| Corieltauvi were a Celtic tribe and Leicester was | | | | with ethnic culinary delights from all over the |
| the capital of a territory of what is now known | | | | world. Leicester has been nominated as the 'curry' |
| as the East Midlands. | | | | capital of the UK and can satisfy even the most |
| The Roman city of Leicester was founded around | | | | demanding of taste buds. |
| AD 50 as a military settlement upon the Fosse | | | | Leicester has many beautiful and appealing parks. |
| Way Roman road. After the military departure, | | | | With open spaces, wonderful flower displays, |
| Leicester grew into an important trading region | | | | lakes, cafes, open areas for children, wildlife and |
| and one of the largest towns in Roman Britain. | | | | historical sites, there is something her for |
| The remains of the baths of Roman Leicester | | | | everyone. For an alternative day out, the family |
| can be seen at the Jewry Wall and other Roman | | | | can visit the National Space Museum. |
| artifacts are displayed in the Jewry Wall Museum. | | | | Leicester, a culturally diverse city with 35 different |
| The Leicester Market, which is still vibrant today, | | | | ethnic languages, is 1hr 10 minutes from London |
| has a history going back 700 years. | | | | by train and is the largest city in the East Midlands. |
| You can visit the New Walk Museum and Art | | | | The main train station is located centrally on |
| Gallery situated in the New Walk area of the city. | | | | London Road and walking distance from the city |
| The Leicester Guildhall dates back to the 15th | | | | centre. |
| Century and the Belgrave Hall, built in the 18th | | | | The Jewry Wall in Leicester, England is the |
| Century, provides an oasis of peace and quiet in | | | | remaining wall of the public baths of Roman |
| the busy city. | | | | Leicester along with foundations of the baths, |
| After World War II Leicester had a large influx of | | | | which are laid out in front of the wall. It is quite |
| immigrants from India Kenya and Uganda in the | | | | large and impressive and has a museum detailing |
| early 1970s.These immigrant groups make up | | | | Leicester's ancient roots attached. |
| around 40% of Leicester's population, this makes | | | | The wall is nearly 2000 years old, and is a rare |
| Leicester one of the most ethnically diverse cities | | | | example of Roman walling and is the second |
| in the United Kingdom. More recently groups of | | | | largest piece of surviving civil Roman building in |
| Dutch citizens of Somali origin, have been drawn | | | | Britain which served to separate the gymnasium |
| by its free and easy atmosphere, Leicester today | | | | from the cold room. |
| is widely regarded as a model of inter-communal | | | | The remains of the baths were excavated in |
| tolerance. | | | | the1930 and date from approximately 160AD. |
| Leicester diverse ethnic and religious community | | | | The wall and baths are adjoined by the Jewry |
| brings numerous festivals to the City with | | | | Wall Museum, which contains excellent local |
| celebrations for all the main religions. Although | | | | examples of Roman mosaics and wall plaster. |
| very ethnically diverse, the tolerance between the | | | | Make the time to visit this fantastic piece of |
| different groups has made Leicester a very | | | | history where tourists can purchase many |
| peaceful yet vibrant place. | | | | memorabilia to take back home. |
| Leicester has a wide variety of Shopping Centres | | | | |