Name: Victoria Park Leicester
Rating: 5.0

Victoria Park Leicester

Granville Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 7RY, England

1-90 Years

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Victoria Park was the city's race course until 1883, the park now has thoughtfully laid out pathways shaded by avenues of trees dividing its 69 acres of open parkland.

If you are looking for Best Parks and Playgrounds in Leicester , Leicestershire then you can visit Victoria Park Leicester. Victoria Park Leicester is one of the places in Leicester Leicestershire for day out with kids and families. More details can be found on the website for this place.

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Free
Host birthday parties: No

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On Site Parking
On Site Toilet

What to see

The centrepiece of the park is the magnificent memorial arch, built to commemorate the dead of the First World War. The arch was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens, as were the beautiful wrought iron gates at the parks Peace Walk and London Road entrances.The area served as the city's race course until 1883; upon the racing find a new home at Leicester Racecourse in Oadby, the area was transformed and is now a peaceful retreat from the buzz of the city.The park has areas of formal flowerbeds as well as winding pathways shaded by avenues of trees– perfect for finding some shade and enjoying a picnic or a good book on a summer’s day.

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