Curious About...Leicester
Explore Leicester city centre with two self-guided heritage walks with a treasure hunt theme. Discover Leicester's "hidden treasures" whilst having a fun day out with family and friends!
Leicester is one of the oldest cities in the UK, going back over 2,000 years, and today it has the biggest outdoor, covered market in Europe and in 1961 had the largest Tesco in Europe. In the autumn it hosts the largest Diwali celebrations outside India and is the birthplace of modern standard English.
Thomas Cook was from Leicester, and organised the first ever package tour in 1841… to Loughborough! King Richard III is buried there, and famous sons & daughters include Sir David Attenborough, Gok Wan and Englebert Humperdinck.
At Curious About...Leicester you will find all of the below activities, facilities, and important information.
Activities at Curious About... Leicester include:
- Curious About Carlisle - Walking City Tour
- Self Guided City Walks and Treasure Hunts
We have also included their opening times and contact details. If you have any questions, you can contact the venue directly.
Facilities
Activities available in this location
Open Times
Contact
Gallowtree Gate
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE1 1DA
Gallery
Self Guided City Walks and Treasure Hunts
Age Appropriate
- Children
- Teenagers
- Adults
Location
- Outdoor
Explore Leicester city centre with two self-guided heritage walks with a treasure hunt theme. Discover Leicester's "hidden treasures" whilst having a fun day out with family and friends! Leicester is one of the oldest cities in the UK, going back over 2,000 years, and today it has the biggest outdoor, covered market in Europe and in 1961 had the largest Tesco in Europe. In the autumn it hosts the largest Diwali celebrations outside India and is the birthplace of modern standard English. Thomas Cook was from Leicester, and organised the first-ever package tour in 1841… to Loughborough! King Richard III is buried there, and famous sons & daughters include Sir David Attenborough, Gok Wan and Englebert Humperdinck. An exploration of Leicester's city centre with two self-guided heritage walks with an optional treasure hunt. Completing the treasure hunt keeps everyone actively engaged, and urges you to look up, down and every which-way - so you won't miss out on any of the city's treasures. Explore, Discover, and Enjoy!
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