After Work...Rest and Play
Having your business located in the area doesn't mean it's all work, work, work. (Although, as you've probably read by now you can work very successfully in Leicestershire!) Leicestershire is a unique place to live, and its multi-cultural heritage makes it a vibrant and colourful city and county that can cater for any lifestyle.
Whether you're looking for the quiet life or something more vibrant, Leicestershire has it all...
Outdoor Living
The countryside is easily accessible from the major employment areas in both the city and county offering an array of outdoor pursuits including walking, cycling or horse-riding in The National Forest and in breathtaking Leicestershire countryside. There's also a choice of more than 31 golf courses.
Family Attractions
There's lots for the family with country parks, beautiful market towns and major visitor attractions including the National Space Centre, Twycross Zoo, Conkers and the Great Central Railway. There's also an opportunity to experience ancient castles, trace the city's Roman and industrial heritage, or discover the story of the last English King to die in battle at Bosworth Battlefield.
High octane
Leicestershire also has TWO motor racing circuits - Mallory Park and Donington Park, home to the Formula 1 British Grand Prix from 2010. Bruntingthorpe (home of the iconic Vulcan Bomber) and Prestwold offer driving experiences, from anything from a classic Aston Martin, through to modern Supercars and even a Formula 1 car. There is also aerobatics opportunities and even a simulated tank battles using an old WW2 bombing range!
Out and About in Leicestershire
Whether it is strolling around the boutiques in a market town, checking out the big brands in the city's £350 million Highcross Leicester shopping and leisure complex or being caught up in the melee on the 'Golden Mile' on Belgrave Road, there really is something for every taste and budget.
If you want to eat out, you can experience anything from traditional country and gastro pubs to top class restaurants serving award-winning cuisine. Or perhaps you could head for Leicester, the official Curry Capital of Britain, to enjoy delicious Indian gastronomy.
Leicestershire is also home to many nationally-renowned festivals including the longest running comedy festival in the UK, music festivals such as the Summer Sundae and not forgetting the largest Diwali celebrations outside of India. Rich in culture and theatre, Leicester is also home to the new £60 million state-of-the-art Curve theatre, and the UK's newest digital media centre, Phoenix Square, opening this autumn.
Sport in Leicestershire
Leicestershire is also home to some of the country's best sports teams and venues, including world-famous Leicester Tigers, Leicestershire County Cricket Club and Leicester City Football Club at the Walkers Stadium.
It also has a great tradition of grass roots sport - with tens of thousands of people turning out every weekend to play matches and support local teams on the parks.
Visit www.goleicestershire.com for more information about Leicester and Leicestershire's leisure and tourism offering.
