Hidden gems: Tourist attractions in Leicester

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Leicester. This list contains 175 places from Tourist attraction category.

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Barry Milner Bridge
Tourist attraction
👍👍 BRING BARRY BACK
5.00 (18 reviews) (~29.49 km from centre)
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Nan’s mound
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Best mound in Knowle, perfect for a day out with your nan
5.00 (16 reviews) (~48.81 km from centre)
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The University of Nottingham Museum of Archaeology
Museum
5.00 (9 reviews) (~33.83 km from centre)
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40 Bridges
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Beautiful place, great little bridges crossing streams. Lake has a little beach for dogs to jump into the lake!
5.00 (6 reviews) (~48.94 km from centre)
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Bugbrooke Meadows
Nature preserve
5.00 (5 reviews) (~46.79 km from centre)
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Dove Tower - Shelter
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Known as The Pigeon Tower or the Water Tower. "A surviving element of the original 16th-century manor house"
5.00 (5 reviews) (~46.77 km from centre)
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Robert's Field
Nature preserve
👍👍 A real hidden gem for people who love wildlife. If you are interested in butterflies this nature reserve does not disappoint! Especially in June and July! In 30 minutes I counted 10 butterfly species and well over 100 individuals (plus several moth species). Parking is very limited at the gate to th...
5.00 (5 reviews) (~42.35 km from centre)
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Icarus Falconry
Bird watching area
👍👍 Went to Holdenby House today to visit the Gardens ,tea room, and Icarus Falconry . We'll what a great day and great value for money. Also got to say hats off to Dave Sharpe, his wife, and the team. Been to a couple of Falconry centres, but the way Dave does his talks is not only informative but ent...
4.90 (118 reviews) (~38.29 km from centre)
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Flight Simulators Midlands
Flight school
👍 Can’t believe how much I enjoyed this. Utterly enthralling . Sarah my instructor was superb and all the staff were highly professional. Highly recommended. The cockpit is superb and my learning curve was immense. I do feel in the not too distant future the external graphics need to be upgraded to MF...
4.90 (80 reviews) (~37.22 km from centre)
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Guy’s Cliffe Walled Garden
Community garden
👍👍 Wonderful secret walled vegetable garden staffed by enthusiastic volunteers. They want to see more visitors. I cannot recommend it enough. Will visit again soon.
4.90 (53 reviews) (~48.12 km from centre)
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Abbey Park Miniature Railway
Tourist attraction
👍👍 This was so much fun! Highly recommended
4.90 (37 reviews) (~0.99 km from centre)
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Boughton Park
Park
👍 I've only been on this site attending the greenbelt festival, but the grounds are beautiful and well worth a look. An excellent spot for a walk or a picnic.
4.90 (15 reviews) (~39.16 km from centre)
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Hugglescote Deathstar
Tourist attraction
👍👍 That’s no moon…
4.90 (14 reviews) (~16.77 km from centre)
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Hawksflight Falconry
Tourist attraction
4.90 (14 reviews) (~45.39 km from centre)
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Short Wood and Southwick Wood
Nature preserve
👍👍 #wildlifebcn.org № 15. SHORT WOOD & SOUTHWICK WOOD. This isn’t the first time we’ve been to a double-barrelled wood during our epic quest. So, of course there are certain rules with which we’ve become familiar. These ‘double woods’ are usually separated by the road you drove down and couldn’t find...
4.90 (11 reviews) (~44.72 km from centre)
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St Nicholas
Park
4.90 (7 reviews) (~49.69 km from centre)
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N.S.M.E.E Miniature Railway
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Wonderful little place for little kids & really cheap. Run by retired people with a passion for fun
4.90 (7 reviews) (~27.75 km from centre)
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Rainsbrook Valley Railway
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Went with two children and they loved it (wife and I did as well). Rides between 8 & 12 minutes long and you can go on as many times as you like. Very little queuing, longest 3 minutes. Lots of staff/volunteers and all of them very pleasant and engageable. Having good weather was the icing on the ca...
4.80 (125 reviews) (~32.64 km from centre)
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The Abbey Church Of St Editha
Church
Traditional-style cottages with multiple levels, full kitchens, fireplaces and DVD players.
4.80 (120 reviews) (~32.42 km from centre)
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Bulwell Forest Garden
Community garden
👍👍 We went to Bulwell Forest Garden for their Grow, Cook & Play Family Event! Our 1½ year old loved it and as parents we loved all of the things to offer! Coffee & Cake, Crafts such as rock painting, hobby horse making, bird feeder making and smoothie making. The most fabulous curry and flatbreads and...
4.80 (106 reviews) (~40.93 km from centre)
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