Most reviewed Historical landmarks in Leicester

Explore the city's most talked-about destinations, sorted by the number of reviews. The higher the position on the list, the greater the number of reviews for each place. Discover the pulse of Leicester through these extensively reviewed and popular spots. This list contains 83 places from Historical landmark category.

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Sutton Park
Nature preserve
2000 acres of parkland with bike/bridle paths and lakes, for walking, jogging, cycling and angling.
4.70 (9.8K reviews) (~49.4 km from centre)
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Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden
Castle
Ruined castle with carved arbours, aviary and marble fountain, plus adults'/kids' audio-tours.
4.70 (6.3K reviews) (~44.64 km from centre)
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Foxton Locks
Historical landmark
Two staircases of five locks each make this the largest staircase on the British canal system.
4.70 (4.8K reviews) (~18.25 km from centre)
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Nottingham Castle
Art museum
Mansion with displays on local history, decorative items and work by renowned international artists.
4.10 (4.8K reviews) (~34.87 km from centre)
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Burghley House
Historical landmark
Italian-influenced tudor-era mansion in Capability Brown-designed gardens. Closed in winter.
4.70 (4.7K reviews) (~45.93 km from centre)
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National Trust - Kedleston Hall
Park
18th-century country house with Robert Adam interiors and outdoor theatre/cinema in the summer.
$$ $$
4.60 (4.1K reviews) (~45.01 km from centre)
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Belvoir Castle
Castle
Early 19th-century bastion with gilded salons, tapestries, jousting tournaments and costumed guides.
4.40 (3K reviews) (~37.19 km from centre)
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The High Cross - JD Wetherspoon
Pub
Roomy, corner chain pub with carpeted floor and warm wooden fittings, outside tables and TV screens.
$ $$$
4.10 (2.4K reviews) (~0.37 km from centre)
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The Clock Tower
Historical landmark
Iconic clocktower with statues honoring city benefactors, a popular meeting point for locals.
4.30 (1.8K reviews) (~0.01 km from centre)
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National Justice Museum
Museum
Penal system history tracing local legal institutions back to the 1780s, with interactive tours.
4.60 (1.7K reviews) (~34.99 km from centre)
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Derby Cathedral
Cathedral
CofE gothic cathedral with 16th-century tower that opens monthly for the 189-step climb to its roof.
4.60 (1.3K reviews) (~39.58 km from centre)
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Kirby Hall
Historical landmark
17th-century English Heritage country house with tours of elaborate state rooms and formal gardens.
4.50 (1K reviews) (~35.75 km from centre)
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National Trust - Woolsthorpe Manor
Historical landmark
Farmhouse home, complete with apple tree which inspired Newton to formulate theory of gravity.
$$ $$
4.60 (1K reviews) (~38.94 km from centre)
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Oakham Castle
Castle
The Great Hall is rare example of 12th century architecture, decorated by sculptures from same era.
4.50 (1K reviews) (~27.64 km from centre)
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Tutbury Castle
Castle
Ruins of a historic medieval site with a Tudor garden, ghost hunts and paranormal events programme.
4.30 (877 reviews) (~45 km from centre)
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Beauvale Priory
Cafe
Ruined, medieval priory inhabited by monks until the 16th century, with grounds and tearooms.
$ $$$
4.60 (859 reviews) (~45.36 km from centre)
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Old Market Square
Historical landmark
Expansive, open city square featuring iconic stone lions, fountains & historic pubs.
4.50 (822 reviews) (~35.28 km from centre)
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Wymondham Windmill
Historical landmark
👍👍 Heard about this place due to a bike meet and so glad I visited. Had a lovely breakfast in the dog friendly cafe and then looked around the shops. This place is perfect for families as there is a playground and seating outside, perfect for a picnic with the children or a cuppa and cake from the caf...
4.60 (817 reviews) (~30.03 km from centre)
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Old John Tower
Historical landmark
👍👍 This is the best park in the whole world. I love it so much. You feel you are walking in a story. This was a private estate that has been put into public hands, so it is the best. It feels a great monument to Lady Gray.
4.80 (811 reviews) (~9.06 km from centre)
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National Trust - Lyveden
Historical landmark
Enigmatic Elizabethan lodge, now National Trust, in a moated, terraced garden, with nature walks.
$$ $$
4.60 (787 reviews) (~43.99 km from centre)
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