Leicester
United Kingdom · England
Leicester is a city, unitary authority area, and the county town of Leicestershire, in the East Midlands of England. It is the largest city in the East Midlands, with a population of 388,348 in 2024. The greater Leicester urban area had a population of 559,017 in 2021, making it the 11th most populous in England, and the 13th most populous in the United Kingdom. For three years running, the annual Good Growth for Cities Index has ranked Leicester as the best place to live and work in the East Midlands.
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Practical facts
- Local time
- UTC+0 · 6 h ahead of Costa Rica
- Region
- England
- Main language
- English
- On the map
- 52.64° N, 1.14° W
Near Leicester
- Coventry · 35 km away
- Nottingham · 35 km away
- Northampton · 47 km away
- Warwick · 50 km away
- Birmingham · 54 km away
- Peterborough · 61 km away
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Where to stay
4-Bedroom Modern 3-Storey House with Games Room, Canal View & Parking - Leicester
10/10 · 11 reviews
Rent Luxuri - Luxury 2 bed Apartment
9.5/10 · 37 reviews
Luxurious Flat at Leicester Town
9.4/10 · 248 reviews
Luxe Apartment - Leicester City Centre
9.4/10 · 33 reviews
Park House
9.3/10 · 240 reviews
Bybrook Barn - The Secret Little B&B, Swithland,Bradgate Park, Leicestershire
9.3/10 · 161 reviews
The Pocklington - Luxury City Centre Apart Hotel
9.3/10 · 80 reviews
Luxury Retreat, Perfect For Business & Families With Free Gym By The Pocklington - The Abbey Suite
9.3/10 · 49 reviews
The Gresham Aparthotel
9.2/10 · 4187 reviews
Small but bright single room not far from City Centre
9.2/10 · 132 reviews