Westcotes Travel Guide
Leicester
Popular places to visit
National Space Centre
Learn about the solar system and famous space missions, become a trainee astronaut for the day and attend planetarium shows at this interactive museum.
Curve Theatre
At the heart of Leicester’s Cultural Quarter is this modern theater, which hosts everything from ballets and concerts to dramas and stand-up comedy shows.
Leicester Cathedral
Home to the crypt of King Richard III, this medieval church also has impressive carvings, ornate chapels and a public art instillation.
Leicester Town Hall
Marvel at the intricate craftsmanship of this 19th-century landmark, take a tour of its stately rooms and relax in a leafy public square.
New Walk Museum
Examine millennia-old dinosaur fossils, mummies from ancient Egypt and work by artists such as J.M.W. Turner at this museum and gallery.
University of Leicester
Explore the campus of University of Leicester during your travels in Leicester. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Top hotels in Westcotes
Abinger Guest House
Reviewed on 2 Jul 2025
Campbell's Guest House
Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025
voco Leicester by IHG
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025
Leonardo Hotel and Conference Venue Hinckley Island
Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025
Leonardo Hotel East Midlands Airport
Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025
Bosworth Hall Hotel & Spa
Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Westcotes
Leicester City Centre
Travellers come to Leicester City Centre for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Leicester Town Hall and Curve Theatre while you're in town.
Cultural Quarter
If you're spending some time in Cultural Quarter, Curve Theatre and Athena Conference Centre are top sights worth seeing.
Clarendon Park
Though Clarendon Park may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like De Montford Hall and Welford Road Stadium.
Latimer
While Latimer isn't home to many top sights, National Space Centre and Athena Conference Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.
Belgrave
While there might not be top attractions in Belgrave, you can explore the larger area and discover places like National Space Centre and Temples.
Glenfield
While there might not be top attractions in Glenfield, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Belvoir Castle and Bradgate Park.
- Donington Park Racing Circuit
- Loughborough University
- Rutland Water Nature Reserve
- University of Leicester
- National Space Centre
- Twycross Zoo
- King Power Stadium
- De Montfort University
- Curve Theatre
- Coombe Abbey Country Park
- Mallory Park
- Athena Conference Centre
- De Montford Hall
- Rugby School
- Leicester Cathedral
- Highcross Shopping Centre
- Leicester Racecourse
- Calke Abbey
- Leicester Town Hall
- Melbourne Hall
- Twinlakes Park
- University of Nottingham Sutton Bonington Campus
- Loughborough Town Hall
- Great Central Railway
- Bradgate Park
- Prestwold Hall
- Oakham Castle