Attenborough Building, Leicester

Name: Attenborough Building
Address: Leicester, United Kingdom

#45 among attractions in Leicester

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Facts and practical information

The Attenborough Building is the tallest building on the campus of the University of Leicester, and houses arts and humanities departments. ()

Coordinates: 52°37'16"N, 1°7'25"W

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Leicester South (Castle)Leicester United Kingdom

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Attenborough Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Welford Road Stadium, Victoria Park, Gas Museum, Leicester Museum & Art Gallery.

0.4 miNW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Welford Road Stadium, Leicester
12 min walk • Welford Road is a rugby union stadium in Leicester, England, and is the home ground of Leicester Tigers. The ground was opened on 10 September 1892, and is located between Aylestone Road and Welford Road on the southern edge of the city centre.
~1090 ftNE
Park
Victoria Park, Leicester
6 min walk • Victoria Park in Leicester, England is a public park of 69 acres. It is in the south-east, just outside the city centre, backing on to the University of Leicester and close to the Leicester railway station.
0.8 miSW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Gas Museum, Leicester
22 min walk • The Gas Museum, also known as the National Gas Museum, is situated in the former gatehouse of a gasworks in Leicester, England, and deals with the history of domestic and industrial gas supply.
0.7 miNW
Museum
Leicester Museum & Art Gallery, Leicester
19 min walk • The Leicester Museum & Art Gallery is a museum on New Walk in Leicester, England, not far from the city centre. It opened in 1849 as one of the first public museums in the United Kingdom. Leicester Museum & Art Gallery contains displays of science, history and art, both international and local.
~1440 ftN
Music and shows, Nightlife, Theater
De Montfort Hall, Leicester
7 min walk • De Montfort Hall is the largest music and performance venue in Leicester, England. It is situated adjacent to Victoria Park and is named after the Father of Parliament Simon de Montfort, Earl of Leicester.
0.6 miE
Church
Clarendon Park Congregational Church, Leicester
16 min walk • The Clarendon Park Congregational Church is a Congregational church in Leicester, Leicestershire, UK. It is located on London Road in the Stoneygate district near Clarendon Park. Among the many places of worship in Leicester are Congregational churches. The first Congregational church in Leicester was founded in 1801.
0.6 miNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Holy Trinity Church, Leicester
15 min walk • Holy Trinity Church is an Anglican parish church in Leicester, England.
0.8 miNW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Sue Townsend Theatre, Leicester
22 min walk • Sue Townsend Theatre is a theatre in the city of Leicester, England. The centre hosts live shows and films of the arthouse and world cinema genres.
~940 ftNE
Memorial
Arch of Remembrance, Leicester
5 min walk • The Arch of Remembrance is a First World War memorial designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and located in Victoria Park, Leicester, in the East Midlands of England. Leicester's industry contributed significantly to the British war effort.
0.7 miNE
Church
St Peter's Church, Leicester
18 min walk • St Peter's Church, Leicester, is a Grade II listed parish church in the Church of England in the Highfields area of Leicester, Leicestershire.
~1010 ftW
Cemetery
Welford Road Cemetery, Leicester
5 min walk • Welford Road Cemetery is a public cemetery in Leicester, England.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Attenborough Building?

Nearby attractions include University of Leicester, Leicester (2 min walk), O2 Academy Leicester, Leicester (3 min walk), Arch of Remembrance, Leicester (5 min walk), Welford Road Cemetery, Leicester (5 min walk).

How to get to Attenborough Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to Attenborough Building:

Train

Leicester (19 min walk)

Bus

St Nicholas Circle • Lines: 103, 104 (31 min walk)
Haymarket Bus Station (31 min walk)