Transport in Leicestershire
There are 11 railway stations spread out across Leicestershire, with the county’s county town, Leicester, having 4 of them: South Wigston, Syston, Narborough, and Leicester
Leicester is the county’s main line railway station, with regular services running from Leicester to other major cities across the UK, including London, Sheffield, Birmingham, and Nottingham.
The M1 also passes straight through Leicestershire, providing an easy commute for those wishing to head down to places like London, Sheffield and Leeds
Shopping in Leicestershire
As Leicestershire’s most prominent city, Leicester has, over time, become known as the county’s major retail district.
The largest shopping mall in Leicester is Highcross - an 80-shop complex located in the city centre. Notable retailers that make up the complex include Swarovski, John Lewis, Rolex, Ernest Jones, New Look, and Next.
Leicester also has a popular market, that is both outdoor and indoor, and hosts a food hall, a produce market and a multitude of stalls selling all manner of trinkets and hand-crafted goods.
Things to do in Leicestershire
Being a largely rural county, Leicestershire is known for its many nature reserves and wildlife centres, spread out across the county.
In terms of city life, walking around Leicester, you’ll come across an exciting array of museums, including the National Space Centre, Van Gogh – The Immersive Experience and the Leicester Museum and Art Gallery.
Then there’s the county’s popular theme park – the Twinlakes Theme Park – and its much-loved zoo – the Twycross Zoo. Both of which are promise a fun day out without having to venture too far from home.
Some of the Best Places to Live in Leicestershire
Leicestershire is a diverse county with cosy suburbs, quaint villages and bustling cities.
The best place to live in Leicester really depends on what you’re after, but the following are great places to consider:
Syston
A small town on the northern border of Leicester, Syston is a convenient suburb for those looking to live near the city without actually living in it. It takes about 7 minutes to get from Syston to Leicester by train, providing an easy commute for those looking to visit or work in the city.
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Oadby
Just southeast of the city, Oadby is another town offering easy access to the city of Leicester – with the A6 making it easy to get from Oadby to Leicester in mere minutes.
With its wide range of amenities, including its supermarkets, gyms, leisure centres, and restaurants – Oadby is its own self-contained suburb with plenty to offer.
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Melton Mowbray
One of Leicestershire's’ more storied town, Melton Mowbray is a historic market town, with a unique throwback architectural style that’ll transport you to the quaint homely villages of old.
A place to move to if you’re after a quieter, calmer life, Melton Mowbray is slightly further from the city that Oadby and Syston but is still easy to commute to and from, with two A-roads connecting the market town to the city of Leicester, as well as to the likes of Nottingham and Grantham.
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