Tourist Guide Leicester
Leicester is the largest city in the East Midlands region of England, located on the banks of the Soar River. With a population of approximately 300,000, it is the tenth largest city in England. Leicester has a vibrant populace and is a major industrial and tourist centre of the country.
The climate in Leicester is of the variable variety. Summers range from warm to hot while winters are often very cold but come with their share of sunny days. Leicester is one of the cities which can be visited at anytime of the year but spring witnesses the most tourist traffic.
Leicester is said to have been founded by King Lear of Britain. The city grew rapidly, and today, it has a strong economy with electronics, food processing, plastic and printing being the major components.
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Loughborough is a town, placed in the Charnwood municipality, of Leicestershire County.
The town is ranked as the second largest settlement, as its population is 57,600. It has... |
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| Melton Mowbray - 13.8 mi | |
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Melton Mowbray is a town in the Melton borough of Leicestershire, England. It is a pleasant countryside area with strong industrial and historical heritage. There are... |
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