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Explore everyday moments with Holiday Inn Leicester Wigston. Explore stories, top tips, inspiration and ideas for family vacations, business travel and other unforgettable experiences.

How do I spend a day in Leicester?

How do I spend a day in Leicester?

Leicester is a great place to visit, with a superb range of visitor attractions and shopping that is second to none. It's a city that combines the finest English traditions with multicultural activities and the cosmopolitan buzz of city life.

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What is there to do for kids in Leicester?

What is there to do for kids in Leicester?

Leicester is a vibrant city with no shortage of entertainment options, especially if you have kids. From buzzing leisure centres, eclectic art galleries, and lush outdoor spaces, Leicester has a wide range of child-friendly activities that the whole family can enjoy.

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Best Party Venue in Leicester with Free Parking

Best Party Venue in Leicester with Free Parking

This modern and stylish hotel offers everything you need to make your party a memorable and enjoyable one. Whether you are celebrating a birthday, an anniversary, a graduation, or any other special occasion, Holiday Inn Leicester Wigston has the perfect package for you.

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Hotel with free parking in Leicester

Hotel with free parking in Leicester

Holiday Inn Leicester Wigston is located in a quiet and green area, just 4 miles from the city centre and 2 miles from the M1 motorway. You can easily access the main attractions, such as the National Space Centre, the King Richard III Visitor Centre, the Curve Theatre and the Leicester Cathedral.

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Best Shops in Leicester

Best Shops in Leicester

Best shops in Leicester that you can visit during your stay at the Holiday Inn Leicester Wigston. Whether you are looking for a relaxing stay, a cultural treat or a bargain hunt, you will find it in this amazing hotel. Book your stay with us today and discover the best that Leicester has to offer.

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Best Restaurants in Leicester

Best Restaurants in Leicester

Leicester is a city of diverse cultures, rich history and delicious cuisine. Whether you are looking for a traditional British pub, a cosy Italian trattoria or a spicy Indian curry, you will find it in Leicester.

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Best Things to Do During Christmas in Leicester

Best Things to Do During Christmas in Leicester

Leicester is a city that knows how to celebrate the festive season, with a variety of attractions and events for all ages and tastes. Whether you are looking for ice skating, shopping, culture or entertainment, you will find it all in Leicester. And the best part is, you can enjoy all these activities while staying at the Holiday Inn Leicester Wigston, a modern and comfortable hotel with free parking.

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Christmas in Leicester

Christmas in Leicester

Leicester is a city that knows how to celebrate the festive season, with a variety of attractions and events for all ages and tastes. Whether you are looking for ice skating, shopping, culture or entertainment, you will find it all in Leicester.

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Family Rooms in Leicester

Family Rooms in Leicester

Holiday Inn Leicester Wigston is the opportunity to enjoy the hotel's facilities and services. You can work out at the 24-hour fitness centre, relax at the Starbucks coffee lounge, or dine at the Bella Italia restaurant that serves delicious Italian dishes.

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Group Bookings in Leicester

Group Bookings in Leicester

Holiday Inn Leicester Wigston is a 4-star hotel that has recently undergone a multi-million-pound refurbishment. It features 80 designer bedrooms, a fitness centre, a Starbucks coffee shop, a Bella Italia restaurant, and five flexible function rooms that can host events for up to 350 people.

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Best Christmas Party Venue in Leicester

Best Christmas Party Venue in Leicester

Are you looking for a perfect place to celebrate Christmas with your colleagues, friends or family? If so, you should consider Holiday Inn Leicester Wigston, a 4-star hotel that offers everything you need for a memorable and festive party.

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Holiday Inn Leicester Wigston: A Hotel with the Best of Both Worlds

Holiday Inn Leicester Wigston: A Hotel with the Best of Both Worlds

Holiday Inn Leicester Wigston is just a 10-minute drive from Leicester city centre, where you can explore the rich history, culture and entertainment of this vibrant city. You can visit the National Space Centre, the largest attraction dedicated to space science and astronomy in the UK.

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Holiday Inn Leicester Wigston

Holiday Inn Leicester Wigston

Holiday Inn Leicester Wigston is just a few minutes away from Leicester city centre, where you can explore the rich history, culture and entertainment of this vibrant city. You can visit the National Space Centre, the largest attraction dedicated to space science and astronomy in the UK.

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What is Leicester famous for?

What is Leicester famous for?

Leicester is home to the remains of King Richard III, who was killed at the Battle of Bosworth in 1485 and buried in a medieval friary. His skeleton was discovered in 2012 under a car park and reburied in Leicester Cathedral in 2015.

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Family Restaurants in Leicester Wigston

Family Restaurants in Leicester Wigston

Bella Italia is open every day from 7am to 10pm, so you can pop in for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or anything in between. And if you book online, you can take advantage of their amazing offers.

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Business Travel in Leicester and Wigston

Business Travel in Leicester and Wigston

The hotel is located in a beautiful corner of a smart leafy suburb near the city centre, just 10 minutes from the M1 motorway and 10 minutes from Leicester Railway Station. It's also close to the East Midlands Airport, making it ideal for international travellers.

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Pet Friendly Hotel in Leicester

Pet Friendly Hotel in Leicester

Holiday Inn Leicester Wigston is conveniently located just 10 minutes from the city centre and 25 minutes from East Midlands Airport. You can easily access the main attractions of Leicester, such as the National Space Centre, King Richard III Visitor Centre, Leicester Cathedral and the Curve Theatre.

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Top Things to Do in Leicester

Top Things to Do in Leicester

Leicester is a vibrant and diverse city that offers something for everyone. Whether you're looking for culture, history, nature, or entertainment, you'll find it in Leicester. Here are some of the top things to do in Leicester in July 2023.

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Historical Attractions in Leicester

Historical Attractions in Leicester

Leicester is a city that has a rich and diverse history, culture and heritage. It is one of the oldest cities in England, dating back to the Iron Age, and has been a centre of trade, industry, religion and education for centuries. It is also a city that embraces innovation, diversity and creativity, offering a range of attractions and places to visit that will appeal to all kinds of visitors.

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Leicester: A Foodie's Paradise

Leicester: A Foodie's Paradise

Leicester also caters to vegans and vegetarians with a range of plant-based options. You can visit Awesome Vegan for fast vegan food to go, such as burgers, fries and nuggets, or Bamboo Street Food for vegan kebabs, wraps and salads.

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Things to Do in Leicester During School Holidays

Things to Do in Leicester During School Holidays

Leicester is a vibrant and diverse city that offers plenty of fun and exciting activities for families during the school holidays. Whether you are interested in history, science, art, nature, or entertainment, you will find something to suit your taste and budget in Leicester.

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King’s Coronation Live Screening in Leicester

King’s Coronation Live Screening in Leicester

The Royal bunting and flags will be flying over our hotel as we open our doors throughout the Coronation bank holiday weekend, welcoming locals and hotel guests alike to join us in celebration of this once-in-a-lifetime Royal event.

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Best Leicester Attractions for Kids

Best Leicester Attractions for Kids

The King Richard III Visitor Centre is one of the best Leicester attractions for kids who enjoy history. Leicester is famous for the archaeological detective story that saw King Richard III’s remains discovered at the site of the medieval Grey Friars Friary.

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Horse Racing in Leicester

Horse Racing in Leicester

The racecourse in Leicester has an oval shaped course of 1.75 miles and features a straight seven-furlong track. Horse racing in Leicester takes place about 30 times a year with approximately 19 Flat races and 11 Hurdles and Steeplechases.

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King Charles Coronation Screening in Leicester

King Charles Coronation Screening in Leicester

The King Charles Coronation Screening in Leicester will also be accompanied by Coronation Big Lunches around the city, street parties and other community events designed to bring people together to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III.

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Knighton Park Leicester

Knighton Park Leicester

Knighton Park in Leicester is a great place for children with two play areas. One playground is designed for kids aged 2 to 6 years old and the other is for 6+ and includes a climbing frame, space net and swings.

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Fisherman's Friends Musical in Leicester

Fisherman's Friends Musical in Leicester

Evening shows of Fisherman's Friends Musical in Leicester Curve Theatre start at 7:30pm and the matinees start at 2:15pm on Thursday and Saturday. Performances last two and half hours including an interval.

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Easter Events in Leicester

Easter Events in Leicester

Where better to spend your Easter holidays in Leicester than next to leafy Knighton Park in a next generation 4-star hotel? Holiday Inn Leicester Wigston is your perfect Easter base from which to explore all the best Easter events in Leicester.

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Dick and Dom Live in Leicester

Dick and Dom Live in Leicester

No audience member will be safe at Dick and Dom Live in Leicester De Montfort Hall as the legendary duo return to Da Bungalow for loads more slap stick mayhem!

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Russell Howard Live in Leicester

Russell Howard Live in Leicester

Russell Howard is back with his brand-new UK tour! Catch-up with him when he reaches Leicester for Russell Howard Live in Leicester De Montfort Hall, just 10 minutes down the road from our 4-star hotel, Holiday Inn Leicester Wigston.

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Bella Italia Kids Menu!

Bella Italia Kids Menu!

The new Bella Italia kids’ menu is available daily and meals start as low as £6.49*! Your little ones can choose between a selection of starters, mains, desserts and drinks, picking one of each for the meal offering*, all with the transparency of what their intake is,

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Things to do in Leicester – Art – Shopping

Things to do in Leicester – Art – Shopping

Leicester is a City immersed in culture, the City is practically overflowing with it. List of things to do in Leicester is great for locals and visitors alike, the offering of shops, independent and chain are many and the chance to experience world class art in Leicester is the same.

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The Phoenix Leicester

The Phoenix Leicester

The brand new extension will be opening its doors on Friday 20th January and we couldn’t be more excited! During the early months of 2020 the crew were all working behind the scenes to plan exactly how they were going to execute the plan and in September 2022 construction was able to begin.

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The Laughter Loft at The Black Horse Leicester

The Laughter Loft at The Black Horse Leicester

Taking place on Wednesday 28th December you will be able to experience an evening of stand-up comedy taking place at The Black Horse in Aylestone, Leicester. The Laughter Loft consists of three to four local comedians and a compere to bring all the acts together in a seamlessly enjoyable evening of frolics and hilarity.

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The Queen Extravaganza Leicester 2023

The Queen Extravaganza Leicester 2023

Produced by the incredible Roger Taylor and fellow band member of Queen Brian May, The Queen Extravaganza Leicester has been designed especially to facilitate new fans, together with the long-standing fans, to truly immerse themselves and celebrate the music of one of the biggest bands in the world.

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The Ocean at the End of the Lane

The Ocean at the End of the Lane

Coming to The Curve Theatre early next year, The Ocean at the End of the Lane was born from the wild imagination of best-selling author Neil Gaiman known for stories such as CoralineGood Omens and The Sandman (now a major Netflix series). The play visits Leicester and is the National Theatre’s major new stage adaptation of the story.

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Abbey Park Bonfire & Firework Display

Abbey Park Bonfire & Firework Display

Get ready to feel illuminated with the return of Leicester’s official fireworks display and bonfire night celebrations set to take place in Abbey Park. You can expect a full programme of fun-filled activities and events including all your favourites such as a funfair, live entertainment, hot food and beverage stalls set throughout the park.

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British Science Festival Leicester

British Science Festival Leicester

First held in York in 1831 and organised by the British Science Association; The British Science Festival is the longest running science Festival in the United Kingdom and it stemmed from a tradition of annual meetings of the Association usually based in a key city.

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The World Reimagined Leicester

The World Reimagined Leicester

The World Reimagined is a ground-breaking, UK art education project to transform how we understand the Transatlantic Trade in Enslaved Africans and its impact on all of us. To commemorate this fantastic project a trail of large Globe sculptures representing an element of historic slavery will be displayed across Leicester until the end of October.

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