Museums

Abbey Pumping Station

Leicester's museum of science and technology, the Abbey Pumping Station was first opened in 1891. Closed in the 1960's, it has since been restored and converted into one of the city's most famous museums.

Address: Corporation Road, Leicester, LE4 5PX
Website: www.leicester.gov.uk/museums
Services: 54 from the City Centre towards Beaumont Centre

The National Space Centre

An award-winning attraction, the Space Centre is the UK's largest visitor centre dedicated to space science and astronomy. The centre is home to five themed galleries, as well as several interactive exhibits. 'Not one to miss'.

Address: Exploration Drive, Leicester, LE4 5NS
Website: www.spacecentre.co.uk
Services: 54 from the City Centre towards Beaumont Centre

Jewry Wall Museum

A museum of archaeology, the Jewry Wall Museum stands in the ruins of the Roman town's public baths. The wall itself is one of Leicester's most famous landmarks. (Currently under construction)

Picture supplied by Leicester City Council.

Address: St. Nicolas Circle, Leicester, LE1 4LB
Website: www.leicester.gov.uk/museums
Services: This venue is located within the City Centre area, all bus services operate into the City Centre

The Guildhall

Built in the 14th Century, the Guildhall is not only one of Leicester's oldest buildings, it is also a museum, performance venue and reputedly the city's most haunted building.

Address: Guildhall Lane, Leicester, LE1 5FQ
Website: www.leicester.gov.uk/museums
Services: This venue is located within the City Centre area, all bus services operate into the City Centre

New Walk Museum & Art Gallery

Leicester's oldest museum displaying a wide range of collections including, Egyptians, Wild Space, The mighty Dinosaurs & Leicester's Fine Arts.

Address: New Walk, Leicester, LE1 7EY
Website: www.leicester.gov.uk/museums
Services: 10 minute walk from City centre along New Walk 

Belgrave Hall

Built in the 18 Century, this Victorian House shows the contrasting lifestyles of an upper middle class family, domestic servants and gardens with beautifully laid out natural room settings that give the feeling of having just missed the occupants out of the house.

Picture supplied by Leicester City Council.

Address: Church Road, Leicester, LE4 5PE
Website: www.leicester.gov.uk/museums
Services: 25 from the City Centre towards Mowmacre Hill