Leicester

Properties and events in Leicester

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8 Bowling Green Street

8 Bowling Green Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 6AT
In person
Pre-booking preferred

As the current custodians of the historic building at 8 Bowling Green Street, Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage has researched its fascinating history and the vital role it has played in Leicester since 1865.

Braunstone Stable Block Museum

Braunstone Park Stables Museum, Braunstone Park, Leicester, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 1HX
In person
Pre-booking not required

Old stables to Braunstone Hall (Winstanley Hotel now). We have 5 rooms of displays of local history and details of the last Lord of the Manor, Major Richard Winstanley.

Hidden Gems of Leicester Cathedral

Leicester Cathedral, 2 Peacock Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 5PZ
In person
Pre-booking required

Join us for this brand new tour as we look at precious and unusual objects drawn from the history of Leicester Cathedral.

Jain Centre Leicester

Jain Centre, 32 Oxford Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 5XU
In person
Pre-booking not required

Features include 44 magnificently carved sandstone pillars, a beautiful temple dome and ceiling with traditional carvings, a white marble floor, mirrored walls, traditional doors at the Garbhagriha (the inner sanctum) and hand-carved staircases.

Leicester Orthodox Synagogue

The Synagogue, Highfield Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 1AD
In person
Pre-booking not required

Discover this Grade II Jewish Place of Worship.

Leicester Secular Hall Open Day

Leicester Secular Hall, 75 Humberstone Gate, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 1WB
In person
Pre-booking not required

Secular Hall: exhibition & guided tour - Come and see this unique building rooted in Leicester's radical past.

St Andrew's Church, Jarrom Street

St. Andrew's Church, 53 Jarrom Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 7DH
In person
Pre-booking not required

St Andrew's is one of Leicester's hidden secrets - it looks much bigger and more impressive from the inside than from the outside. It's a Gilbert Scott design from 1860-62 and a lot of decorating and refurbishing has happened in the past 3 years.

St Margaret's Church, Leicester

St Margaret's Church, St Margaret's Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 3EB
In person
Pre-booking not required

The Church is open for visitors to browse at their leisure.

Talk on “St. George’s Memorial Church, Ypres” Belgium by David Humberston

The Chancel, behind All Saints Church, Highcross Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 4PH
In person
Pre-booking not required

In addition to 54 war memorials rescued from loss, on Saturday 13th at noon, David Humberston will be giving a talk in the churchyard about the wonderful and moving “St George’s Memorial Church in Ypres”, filled with memorials and banners.

The Mythstorians

7 East Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 6EY
In person
Pre-booking preferred

Join the self-titled Mythstorians, AKA residents of YMCA Leicestershire, as they bring the folklore, myths and legends of Leicestershire to life in an interactive exhibition.