Nelson Mandela Park, Leicester

Name: Nelson Mandela Park
Address: Welford Road, Leicester, United Kingdom

#44 among attractions in Leicester

Park, Relax in park

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The Nelson Mandela Park is a public park in Leicester, England. It is situated just inside the city centre near Leicester Prison and the Leicester Tigers' Stadium. It was known as Welford Road Recreation Ground before it was renamed to celebrate Nelson Mandela. ()

Created: 1986Elevation: 210 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 52°37'33"N, 1°7'52"W

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Welford RoadLeicester South (Castle)Leicester United Kingdom

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Nelson Mandela Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Town Hall, Victoria Park, Newarke Houses Museum.

~680 ftSW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Welford Road Stadium, Leicester
4 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.
0.5 miN
City hall, Queen Anne architecture
Leicester Town Hall, Leicester
14 min walk • Leicester Town Hall stands in the city centre of Leicester, England, in a square which contains a fountain. The building, which contains a Bike Park, is the main office of the City of Leicester. It is a Grade II* listed building.
0.5 miSE
Park
Victoria Park, Leicester
14 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.
0.5 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Newarke Houses Museum, Leicester
14 min walk • The Newarke Houses Museum is a public museum in Leicester, England. It incorporates the museum of the Royal Leicestershire Regiment, and has a range of exhibits illustrating post-medieval and contemporary Leicester.
~1860 ftN
Museum
Leicester Museum & Art Gallery, Leicester
9 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.
0.4 miE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Theater
De Montfort Hall, Leicester
10 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.
~1020 ftN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Holy Trinity Church, Leicester
5 min walk • Holy Trinity Church is an Anglican parish church in Leicester, England.
0.4 miNW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Sue Townsend Theatre, Leicester
11 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.
0.4 miE
Memorial
Arch of Remembrance, Leicester
12 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.
~1500 ftSE
Cemetery
Welford Road Cemetery, Leicester
8 min walk • Welford Road Cemetery is a public cemetery in Leicester, England.
0.5 miW
Sport, Sport venue
Leicester Rowing Club, Leicester
14 min walk • De Montfort University Rowing Club is the rowing club of De Montfort University, Leicester, and is situated on the city canalised section of the River Soar. The club was founded in 1992 when Leicester Polytechnic changed to De Montfort University during the Further and Higher Education Act 1992.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Nelson Mandela Park?

Nearby attractions include Welford Road Stadium, Leicester (4 min walk), Holy Trinity Church, Leicester (5 min walk), Welford Road Cemetery, Leicester (8 min walk), Leicester Urban Area, Leicester (8 min walk).

How to get to Nelson Mandela Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Nelson Mandela Park:

Train

Leicester (14 min walk)

Bus

St Nicholas Circle • Lines: 103, 104 (19 min walk)
Haymarket Bus Station (22 min walk)