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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Leicester

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Leicester, England

Updated March 16, 2022

Unusual Attractions in Leicester

Leicester, England

National Gas Museum

The world's largest collection of artifacts from our history of industrial gas use is hard to simply pass.

Leicester, England

Abbey Sewage Pumping Station

This former sewage pumping station is now a fascinating museum.

Leicester, England

Mini Statue of Liberty

A replica of the famed statue far from home.

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Newtown Linford, England

Bradgate House

The alleged birthplace of Lady Jane Grey, who was executed at age 16 for claiming the throne of England.

4 miles from Leicester

Stoney Stanton, England

Stoney Cove at the UK National Dive Centre

The site of the most dived wreck in the UK.

8 miles from Leicester

Loughborough, England

'The Sockman'

This bare, bronze lad in a lone sock sits in the middle of Loughborough’s town center.

9 miles from Leicester

Foxton, England

Foxton Locks

The longest and steepest staircase locks in the United Kingdom.

11 miles from Leicester

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