3 Best Places To Visit in Leicester

“National Space Centre is an award-winning attraction and is home to the UK's largest planetarium, featuring six interactive galleries, a 42m-high iconic Rocket Tower, and over 150 hands-on exhibits. The National Space Centre serves as a museum and educational resource covering space science and astronomy, and it includes a space research programme in partnership with the University of Leicester. You can explore the School of Science Magic, create your own spooky space spider to take home with you, and join a session that will leave you amazed. Visitors can drive a Martian rover on the red planet, see Venus in 3D, and enter the Stellarium to understand how the sun fits into the known universe. Free admission is offered for children under the age of five. Annual Pass holders must book in advance to ensure entry and gift vouchers are also available for purchase online.”

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“Tropical Birdland features many bird species, including parrots, toucans, hornbills, and owls. Tropical Birdland is a 6.5-acre sanctuary for parrots and exotic birds, dedicated to providing a home for some of the most captivating and exotic species worldwide, housing over 250 feathered residents. The Parrot Path is a great place to get up close and interact with the birds. A play area and a picnic area are situated next to the Real Macaw Restaurant, which is popular with both children and adults. On a woodland walk, visitors can discover a variety of native wildlife, trees, and shrubs. Visitors can also view chicks up close through large windows in the chick room.”

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“Leicester Museum & Art Gallery opened in 1849 with 10,000 objects donated by the Leicester Literary and Philosophical Society. The museum has a collection of curiosities, artwork, antiquities, fossils, animals, birds, and insect specimens, providing local people with a glimpse into the wider world. Leicester Museum & Art Gallery contains science, history, and art displays featuring international and local themes. The museum has 15 galleries and is a popular meeting place with a busy programme of events, lectures, and educational visits. The museum is also available for private hire and is a beautiful setting for wedding ceremonies and celebrations.”

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