Perhaps the most exciting attraction in the city is the National Space Centre, located on the banks of the River Soar. It was from here that the Beagle 2 Mars Spacecraft was controlled and visitors can also see the only Soyuz spacecraft on display in Western Europe. Another museum well worth a visit is the New Walk Museum and Art Gallery, where a wide ranging collection of exhibits and art works allows visitors to explore the cultural heritage of the world. Don't forget to visit the National Gas Museum during your stay.
Newark Houses Museum tells the story of the city itself and also includes the history of the Royal Leicestershire Regiment for military buffs who are travelling by the kind of car hire Leicester offers. Anyone who fancies taking in some evening entertainment of a musical nature should head to the Guildhall, which is one of the Midlands' finest concert venues.
If you would rather spend your time shopping, then the Highcross Centre has all the high street names you would expect. Once you have worked up an appetite, head to Belgrave Road, where the city's famous 'Curry Mile' begins. Here you will find some of the UK's best curry restaurants and you can spend an entire trip on this road.
Car hire can be arranged for pick up at several downtown locations as well as from the nearby East Midlands airport.
