DMU Medieval Campus Walk
Castle Gardens, Leicester
- 20 minutes / 0.7km
- 8
Explore the medieval history of DMU’s campus, gaining an insight into the city’s ancient origins, with DMU Heritage Centre.
Leicester Old Town
Walk preview
Step 1: Begin your walk at Westbridge Close beside the River Soar/Grand Union Canal.
Step 2: Cross the bridge into Castle Gardens.
Step 3:
Step 4: Castle Gardens is a peaceful spot, with a wildlife oasis full of native wildflowers - a delicious pollen-fest for butterflies and bees!
Step 5: Look out for frogs, toads, newts and dragonflies in the ponds.
Step 6: Follow the path keeping to the left. Here is a Maypole.
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