Leicester visitor guide
De Montfort Hall is set beside Victoria Park, a short distance south of Leicester's city centre. The venue is surrounded by green space, and the walk from the centre passes the university and New Walk.
Hannah Fry plays De Montfort Hall on 1 Oct 2027. Here is what to see, where to eat and where to stay.
Things to do near De Montfort Hall
- King Richard III Visitor Centre — The story of the discovery and identification of Richard III's remains, found under a Leicester car park in 2012.
- Leicester Cathedral — The final resting place of Richard III, next to the visitor centre.
- New Walk Museum and Art Gallery — Free museum on New Walk, between the city centre and De Montfort Hall, with dinosaur galleries and fine art.
- National Space Centre — One of the UK's space science attractions, a short drive or bus ride north of the centre.
- Victoria Park — The park directly next to De Montfort Hall, good for a pre-show walk.
- Leicester Market — One of the largest outdoor covered markets in Europe, in the city centre.
Source: Visit Leicester. Check each attraction for current opening times before you visit.
Places to eat near De Montfort Hall
These areas are recommended by Visit Leicester. We do not rate or review individual restaurants; check availability and menus directly.
- St Martin's Square — Independent cafés and restaurants near the cathedral and market.
- Granby Street and Hotel Street — A stretch of restaurants and bars heading south from the centre towards the venue.
- The Golden Mile (Belgrave Road) — Leicester's famous stretch of South Asian restaurants and sweet shops, north of the centre.
- Queens Road and Clarendon Park — Local restaurants and cafés in the residential area near De Montfort Hall.
Where to stay
The city centre is compact. Hotels around the station or Granby Street put you within walking distance of both the centre and De Montfort Hall.
How long to allow
Leicester is manageable in a day. The King Richard III centre, cathedral and New Walk Museum are all on the walk between the centre and the venue. An overnight stay gives you time for the National Space Centre or the Golden Mile.
Common questions
What is there to do near De Montfort Hall in Leicester?
Leicester has plenty to see. Near De Montfort Hall: King Richard III Visitor Centre, Leicester Cathedral, New Walk Museum and Art Gallery and more. See the full list above.
Where should I eat before the show in Leicester?
Popular areas for eating near the venue include St Martin's Square and Granby Street and Hotel Street. We list only areas recommended by the Visit Leicester; check individual restaurants for availability.
Where should I stay for the Hannah Fry show in Leicester?
The city centre is compact. Hotels around the station or Granby Street put you within walking distance of both the centre and De Montfort Hall.
How long should I allow for a trip to Leicester?
Leicester is manageable in a day. The King Richard III centre, cathedral and New Walk Museum are all on the walk between the centre and the venue. An overnight stay gives you time for the National Space Centre or the Golden Mile.
Related pages
- Leicester tour date
- De Montfort Hall venue guide
- Getting to De Montfort Hall
- Buy tickets
- Travel and hotels guide
Other city guides
- Birmingham visitor guide
- Nottingham visitor guide
- Newcastle visitor guide
- Edinburgh visitor guide
- Cardiff visitor guide
- Bath visitor guide
- Portsmouth visitor guide
- Manchester visitor guide
- London visitor guide
Information sourced from Visit Leicester. Last checked 2026-10-12. We are not affiliated with any of the attractions or restaurants listed.