
The Made-Up History of Leicester
Leicester City Centre
- 40 minutes / 1.5km
- 27
A history walk around Leicester City Centre - but not quite as you know it! A family friendly jaunt that will take you on quite the journey.

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Step 2: This trail starts at Curve, situated at the heart of St George’s Cultural Quarter, one of the country’s leading producing theatres.

Step 3: Continue straight ahead onto Rutland Street, passing the Athena on your right, a venue for for festivals, exhibitions and shows.
Step 4: Turn right onto Southampton Street.

Step 5: Continue straight ahead, take a stop at the Athena Car Park on your right for a chance to see street art by local and international artists

Step 6: The street art seen on the right wall is by Rotterdam based artist KINOS. Historical Leicester names have been printed in various typeface.

Leicester City Centre
A history walk around Leicester City Centre - but not quite as you know it! A family friendly jaunt that will take you on quite the journey.

Saint Georges, Leicester
A history walk around Leicester City Centre - but not quite as you know it! A family friendly jaunt that will take you on quite the journey.

Leicester
Discover some of Leicester's built heritage on this stroll along Granby St and Gallowtree Gate

Town Hall, Leicester
Visit past and present music venues in Leicester which have held gigs by famous artists. Remember to keep 2m away from others to stay safe.

Town Hall, Leicester
Discover some of Leicester’s Theatres. Remember to keep 2 m away from others at all times to stay safe.

Church Gate, Leicester
Explore the historical sights of Leicester, taking you around key sights connected to the medieval Leicester Richard III would have know.