Leicester, is one of the oldest cities in the UK and unitary authority area in the East Midlands region of England, United Kingdom.
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Where is Leicester City Located?
Leicester is a city in the East Midlands region of England, the largest city of the ceremonial and historic county of Leicestershire. Leicester situated in the central UK, The city lies on the River Soar and close to the eastern end of the National Forest. It is to the south of Nottingham, north-east of Birmingham and Coventry, and west of Peterborough. Leicester lies between latitudes 52.6333333 and longitudes -1.1333333.
Leicester City Facts
| Location | central part of UK. |
| Continent | Europe |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Country | England |
| Region | East Midlands |
| Ceremonial county | Leicestershire |
| Coordinates | 52.6369° N, 1.1398° W |
| Founded | AD c. 47 as Ratae Corieltauvorum |
| Area | 28.3 sq mi (73.3 sq km) |
| Population | 329,839 (2011) |
| Population Density | 12,000/sq mi (4,500/sq km) |
| Demonym(s) | Leicesterer |
| Currency | Pound sterling (GBP) |
| Time zone | GMT (UTC 0) and BST (UTC+1) in summer |
| Airport | East Midlands Airport |
| Country code | +44 |
| Postcode areas | LE |
| Dialling codes | 0116 |
| Climate | Temperate climate |
| Official Website | https://www.leicester.gov.uk/ |
Places to Visit in Leicester City
| National Space Centre | Jewry Wall Museum | Victoria Park | The Guildhall Museum |
| Bradgate Park | Tropical Birdland | Watermead Country Park | Leicester Market |
| Leicester Museum and Art Gallery | Abbey Pumping Station Museum | Old John Tower | National Trust - Stoneywell |
| Leicester Cathedral | Ashby de la Zouch Castle | Beacon Hill Country Park | Thornton Reservoir |
| Abbey Park | King Richard III Visitor Centre | New Walk | Knighton Park |
Distance From Leicester to Other UK Cities
| City | Distance | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicester to City of London | 144 sq km (89 sq mi) | Leicester to Bradford | 135 sq km ( sq mi) |
| Birmingham to Leicester | 55 sq km (34 sq mi) | Leicester to Stoke-on-Trent | 82 sq km ( sq mi) |
| Leicester to Liverpool | 150 sq km (93 sq mi) | Leicester to Wolverhampton | 67 sq km ( sq mi) |
| Leicester to Leeds | 132 sq km (82 sq mi) | Leicester to Plymouth | 327 sq km ( sq mi) |
| Leicester to Sheffield | 86 sq km (53 sq mi) | Leicester to Nottingham | 35 sq km ( sq mi) |
| Leicester to Bristol | 165 sq km (103 sq mi) | Leicester to Southampton | 194 sq km ( sq mi) |
| Leicester to Manchester | 119 sq km (74 sq mi) | Leicester to Reading | 132 sq km ( sq mi) |
| Leicester to Islington | 141 sq km (88 sq mi) | Leicester to Derby | 39 sq km ( sq mi) |
| Leicester to Coventry | 36 sq km (22 sq mi) | Leicester to Bexley | 159 sq km ( sq mi) |
| Leicester to Hull | 134 sq km (83 sq mi) | Leicester to Dudley | 66 sq km ( sq mi) |
| Leicester to Cambridge | 98 sq km (61 sq mi) | Leicester to Northampton | 46 sq km ( sq mi) |
| Leicester to Watford | 120 sq km (75 sq mi) | Leicester to Portsmouth | 205 sq km ( sq mi) |
| Leicester to Luton | 97 sq km (60 sq mi) | Leicester to Norwich | 164 sq km ( sq mi) |
| Leicester to Preston | 164 sq km (102 sq mi) | Leicester to Bournemouth | 219 sq km ( sq mi) |
| Leicester to York | 147 sq km (91 sq mi) | Leicester to Swindon | 128 sq km ( sq mi) |
| Leicester to Sunderland | 252 sq km (157 sq mi) | Leicester to Oxford | 99 sq km ( sq mi) |
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