Westcotes Travel Guide
Leicester
Popular places to visit
National Space Centre
Learn about the solar system and famous space missions, become a trainee astronaut for the day and attend planetarium shows at this interactive museum.
Curve Theatre
At the heart of Leicester’s Cultural Quarter is this modern theater, which hosts everything from ballets and concerts to dramas and stand-up comedy shows.
Leicester Cathedral
Home to the crypt of King Richard III, this medieval church also has impressive carvings, ornate chapels and a public art instillation.
New Walk Museum
Examine millennia-old dinosaur fossils, mummies from ancient Egypt and work by artists such as J.M.W. Turner at this museum and gallery.
Leicester Town Hall
Marvel at the intricate craftsmanship of this 19th-century landmark, take a tour of its stately rooms and relax in a leafy public square.
University of Leicester
Explore the campus of University of Leicester during your travels in Leicester. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Top hotels in Westcotes
Campbell's Guest House
Despite a request for a disability friendly room we found ourselves at the very top of the guest house and having to carry heavy luggage with a disability was totally unacceptable. In addition to this we were met with a pungent smell of cigarettes and cannabis and the smell unfortunately was rife ...
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Burleigh Court Hotel
Bathroom was poor with outdated bath and shower which was dangerous to use. The group booking for 9 people did not seem to exist. Very poor internal communication. The bedroom doors were not soft close and banged all night as people went to their rooms. We were refused entry to the dining area at ...
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel East Midlands Airport
Air conditioning not cool enough.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Leonardo Hotel East Midlands Airport
Not bad hotel .room showing bit of sge as bit of black mould in grout on bathroom . Had good which was good apart from hair in pizza .but as compensation gave us a couple pf free drinks .all staff were lovely
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
The Belmont Hotel
Brilliant stay, friendly helpful staff, lovely room. Free parking so close to the centre was a bonus.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Leicester Marriott Hotel
The gym was amazing as well as the front desk staff
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Westcotes
Leicester City Centre
Travellers come to Leicester City Centre for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Leicester Town Hall and Curve Theatre while you're in town.
Cultural Quarter
If you're spending some time in Cultural Quarter, Curve Theatre and Athena Conference Centre are top sights worth seeing.
Clarendon Park
Though Clarendon Park may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like De Montford Hall and Welford Road Stadium.
Latimer
While Latimer isn't home to many top sights, National Space Centre and Athena Conference Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.
Belgrave
While there might not be top attractions in Belgrave, you can explore the larger area and discover places like National Space Centre and Athena Conference Centre.
Glenfield
While there might not be top attractions in Glenfield, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Belvoir Castle and Bradgate Park.
