Student Accommodation

Leicester

Within Walking Distance

You will find two highly regarded universities, The University of Leicester and De Montfort University. Each university is located within easy walking distance of luscious green open spaces, as well as the hustle and bustle of shops, bars and nightlife.

Loughborough University

Just a ten-minute train journey outside of this city is Loughborough University. Loughborough University is only 10 minutes by train from the centre of Leicester and is therefore the third University that can be easily accessed by students. It is well well-known and highly regarded uni that specialises in elite sports programmes. Alongside the programmes aimed at sporting excellence in a number of disciplines, Loughborough also ranks highly within engineering and technology circles, with a consistently high student experience in all specialisms.
With three highly rated Universities in such close proximity, you can see why this is such a popular city of choice for students from all over the United Kingdom and abroad.

The University of Leicester

The University of Leicester is known in recent years for the discovery of the remains of Richard III, as well as being famous for the invention of genetic fingerprinting. It is a prestigious University that has a vibrant campus. You’ll find the gorgeous Victoria Park with its green open spaces and tree-lined paths, as well as a range of shops, bars and restaurants, and the O2 Academy for live music, all within a stone’s throw of the University.

De Montfort University

At De Montfort University students are welcomed through the leafy stroll of New Walk, with the University located in the midst of stunning medieval buildings such as the Magazine Gateway and Leicester Castle. At its heart De Montfort is home to a stunning, multi-million-pound sports centre to suit all types of sporting pursuits. The University is split into four faculties: Art, Design, and Humanities; Business and Law; Health and Life Sciences; and Computing, Engineering and Media.

International Cuisine

As a student, you want to know you can get tasty, cheap feed when you need it. In Leicester, you luckily have the best of both worlds! With a growing culture of cuisine that offers student-friendly places to sit, you’re bound to find the perfect eatery for you.

Fish & Chips

One of the most popular food stops is The Fish & The Chip. It is a sit-down fish and chip restaurant that you’ll spot behind the giant Union Jack on Jubilee Square. For students, it is an ideal place to get those comforting fish and chips that make you feel at home. There is a 10% student discount at all times, and a daily happy hour that includes some mad cocktails, such as the Mint Chocolate Chip Cornetto and Candy Floss Daiquiri!

Student Favourites

Other popular eating out destinations includes the coffee shop – 200 Degrees – which offers an ever-changing menu of salads and sandwiches. There are some truly amazing fillings available, at a brilliant price, and the ambience is relaxed and chill – what more do you want?! The café provides plenty of comfortable seating, plugs and strong Wi-Fi, the perfect stop off for a hardworking student to do some work and have a spot of lunch.

Coffee and…Shoes?

Northern Cobbler is another favourite with Leicester students. Located on Queens Road, it doubles up as a shoe shop. The quirky setting is popular with groups of students due to the wide range of coffee on offer – from sweet through to savoury. An idiosyncratic stop off to refuel and re-charge for the day on coffee.

High Quality Cusine

The quality of curries on offer is a great place to start. The Golden Mile on Belgrave Road

has become a mecca for those looking for Indian plates. It is also a relatively inexpensive way to eat as a student, with offerings of fantastic options and BYOB (bring your own booze), allowing you to save some money.

There is plenty of diverse cuisine for students to enjoy, from the exciting Korean cuisine coming from Grounded Kitchen on Queens Road – and their soul-nourishing and full-of-goodness Buddha Bowls, to Meat Cure and its fantastic range of burgers. There really is something for everyone and for all tastes. For students, both of these restaurants offer great prices, and Meat Cure has a 25% student discount on offer and 2-4-1 beers and cocktails between 5pm and 7pm each evening.

Student Friendly

As a thriving student town, it has seen an explosion in nightlife in recent years. There really is something for everyone, with student pub crawls organised for newcomers, a thriving indie music scene, club nights, comedy, drinks offers and more importantly a really friendly city-wide vibe where locals and students can mix with ease.

With our student accommodation in Leicester being so handily located you’ll be able to reach all the top bars and restaurants on foot, without the need to worry about a taxi fare home at the end of the night in most cases.

For an alternative night, Mosh is every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, offering three floors of grimy fun. It has been a staple on the student scene for well over a decade, and you can sing along to chart hits, dance to drum and bass, or lose yourself in indie rock anthems. Club Republic is based on the site of the old Zanzibar, offering five different rooms and bar areas, with a different type of music playing in each, perfect to make new friends!

Live Music

The Shed on Yeoman Street is the place to be as the oldest live music venue in Leicester. Located in the heart of the Cultural Quarter, The Shed is open 7-nights a week, with many live music offerings, film nights and gaming events. It is a well-trodden venue for up and coming bands, and is known as the location of local favourites Kasabian’s first ever gig in the late-90s! The Soundhouse is another important venue on the local music scene and they host regular open mic nights in the Cultural Quarter.

The Cookie Music Shows

For something a little more intimate, The Cookie is home to music shows and comedy gigs, from Royal Blood and Rag & Bone Man, to George Ezra and Jon Richardson to name just a few. Located on High Street, it’s always a hot ticket in town! Another solid favourite on the scene is Firebug on Millstone Lane. It’s a wonderful place to just chill out with some beers in the garden (where it is open till 4am), or for food in the week. Aside from that though, Firebug is also a beacon for live events and entertainment in its upstairs venue. Here you’ll find silent disco nights, immersive cinema events, and much, much more.

UKs Greatest Sporting City

As a student living here, you’ll be in the heart of something very special. We all saw how passionate the city is during 2016 where Leicester provided the biggest sporting shock of all time by winning the Premier League (a year in which the city was also voted the UKs Greatest Sporting City).

Premier League Football

If you are a lover of football then you’ll love this town, with a tour of the King Power Stadium a must. Home to top-flight Premier League football means you have the chance to witness the cream of the footballing world visiting the city every other weekend throughout the season. If you are more of a lover of rugby, Leicester has you covered too! Welford Road is home to the Leicester Tigers, who are regularly fighting for honours at the top of the league. Aside from football and rugby there is a whole host of other sporting teams to cheer on, including the Leicester Riders basketball team, the Leicester Lions Speedway, and Leicestershire County Cricket Club. There is even the annual Leicester Castle Classic each August which is a competition involving elite cyclists.

Leicester Racecourse

For lovers of horse racing Leicester Racecourse is an important location, with 31 race meetings hosted throughout the year. This includes the very popular ladies day, and the family fun day. It is a dual flat and National Hunt venue, and is also a brilliant venue for private events, exhibitions, and other types of events. There is always something happening at Leicester Racecourse to keep an eye on.

Multi-Sports Complex

Leicester isn’t just a city where you can consume sport as a spectator it also provides the perfect options for those sportspeople in you. As mentioned, De Montfort is home to a stunning multi-sports complex on campus, providing you with access to a whole host of sporting pursuits and hobbies to take up. There is also many green, open spaces and parks in the city. There are plenty of options for runners and ramblers to explore, from Leicester’s riverside, to the peaceful Aylestone Meadows, Abbey Park.

An Adventure

For the adventurous types, Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre is the perfect location to take part in activities that will stimulate you, get the heart pumping, and educate at the same time. It provides affordable sessions for individuals or groups, including canoeing, climbing, orienteering, zip-line, and archery. If you love the outdoors and keeping fit, this is a fun place to stay active whilst you study in Leicester.

City Centre Shopping

There are a wide variety of shops on offer for a student in Leicester, and with our centrally-located student housing alternatives you’ll be ready to go, and won’t have to carry those bags of goodies very far home with our Leicester student accommodation located close to nearby conveniences!
There is a selection of outlets geared towards those students looking for something a little more vintage and quirky. Two of the favourite clothing stores are Pink Pigeon and The Wardrobe. At Pink Pigeon on Silver Street you’ll find all the retro Adidas and Burberry feels, one of the best collections of vintage and retro clothing you’ll find in the whole city. At The Wardrobe, you’ve got access to a retro store that has been running since 1988. There are various collections at any given time, but you can always expect to find vintage print, flannel shirts, 60s dresses and Fred Perry collections to inspire you.

Leicester Market

Let’s start with those looking to shop on a budget. Leicester Market is the largest outdoor covered market in Europe, and is home to around 300 stalls in total. Here, you’ll find everything you could ever dream of, from fresh fruit and veg for those cooking on a budget, to clothing, jewellery and music. Every month there is also a Farmer’s Market providing access to great value produce from local suppliers.

High Street Brands

The Highcross Centre provides all of the High Street brands that you know and love. At this large shopping centre you can spend your student loan as you see fit on hours of retail therapy on the high street. More than this though, Highcross is also home to a gym, a large multi-screen cinema and a large selection of restaurants and coffee shops. It is a firm favourite with students and perfectly located close to our student accommodation options right in the city centre.

The Centre of The Action

As a growing, multi-cultural and student-friendly city, there is always a popular and exciting event occurring in the metropolis. As a future Leicester-student, our student accommodation is the perfect place for you to be, at the centre of all of these inspiring and exciting events throughout the year. Let’s take a look at a few of the highlights.

Leicester is a hub of culture and there’s plenty to get involved with if you’re desperate to get stuck into student life here. New Walk Museum is Leicester’s original museum and art gallery, providing free exhibitions to be visited throughout the week. Interested in rich history such as Ancient Egypt, Dinosaurs, Wild Space and World Arts? Well this brilliant venue might just be the place for you.

Walkers Stadium

One of the most popular things to do in Leicester is to take in tours of various places. If you are a sports fan, a tour of the Walkers Stadium provides you with all the insight into how a top Premier League club functions. You’ll also see the story behind the magic of the 2016 Premier League win that astounded the world! At just £15 per adult, it is well worth a visit. The National Space Centre is also a popular trip for students and locals alike, with year-round exhibitions and collections, as well as annual passes available.

Ice Skating

The Festive Ice Rink is set up on Jubilee Square in December for a month of Christmas fun and frolics on the ice. As students, it is the perfect time of year to let your hair down with friends, take on a spot of ice skating and take a ride on the giant Ferris wheel, before heading home for the Christmas break.

Festivals

If laughter is your thing, the Leicester Comedy Festival is sure to bring out the belly laughs for you and your friends. It is the largest, and longest running festival of its type outside of Edinburgh and is home to hundreds of comedy shows in February, across multiple city-wide venues. In the past, it has hosted such big names as Stewart Lee, Jimmy Carr, Jason Manford and more. It is also a great place to see popular comedians trying out new material in tiny venues, as warm ups for larger shows. The comedy festival line-up is always worth keeping an eye out for.

Handmade Festival is a city centre festival that takes over the 02 Academy each May Day Bank Holiday and is one of the most successful and critically acclaimed city festivals in the UK. There have been some big hitters perform as part of Handmade over the years, with 2019 no different. The line-up includes Metronomy, The Futureheads and Ibibio Sound Machine.

Street Food

Leicester is also home to Canteen, a fantastic street food festival in the heart of the Cultural Quarter. This runs on the last Friday of every month at LCB Depot and you can expect to see a revolving door of some of the best street food from throughout the UK. It always ends up one big food party, with a pop-up cocktail bar, DJs and music, comedy and other treats!