Peepul Centre, Leicester

#28 among attractions in Leicester

Concerts and shows, Theater, Event space

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The Peepul Centre is an arts centre in Belgrave, Leicester. Designed by Andrzej Blonski Architects, the £15 million building was opened in 2005 and houses an auditorium, restaurant, cyber café, gym and dance studio, and is also used for conferences and events. The centre hosted Prime Minister Gordon Brown and other senior Labour Party figures during hustings for the deputy leadership contest. ()

Coordinates: 52°38'42"N, 1°7'19"W

Address

Orchardson AveLeicester East (Latimer)Leicester LE4 6DP United Kingdom

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+44 116 261 6000

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Peepul Centre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Haymarket Shopping Centre, Leicester Abbey, Highcross Leicester, Abbey Park.

0.7 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Haymarket Shopping Centre, Leicester
18 min walk • The Haymarket Shopping Centre is a shopping centre in the city centre of Leicester, England. It was opened on 4 June 1973 as the Haymarket Centre and was the country's second shopping centre after the Bull Ring, Birmingham.
0.7 miW
Monastery
Leicester Abbey, Leicester
18 min walk • Leicester Abbey, nestled in the historic city of Leicester, United Kingdom, is a site that offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. While the abbey itself now lies in ruins, its remains are steeped in history and evoke a sense of the grandeur...
0.8 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Highcross Leicester, Leicester
22 min walk • Highcross Leicester is a shopping centre in Leicester, England. It was opened as The Shires in 1991 to supplement the Haymarket Shopping Centre, also since re-developed. It was built on a central location within the city centre on Eastgates and High Street.
0.5 miW
Park
Abbey Park, Leicester
13 min walk • Abbey Park is a public park in Leicester, England, through which the River Soar flows. It is owned and managed by Leicester City Council.
0.8 miSW
Market, Shopping, Flea market
Leicester Market, Leicester
22 min walk • Leicester Market is a market in The City of Leicester, England, on Market Place just south of the clock tower. It is around 800 years old and was moved to the current site around 700 years ago. It is the largest outdoor covered market in Europe.
0.8 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum
Abbey Pumping Station, Leicester
20 min walk • The Abbey Pumping Station is a museum of science and technology in Leicester, England, on Corporation Road, next to the National Space Centre.
0.8 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Silver Arcade, Leicester
21 min walk • Silver Arcade is a Grade II listed building in the centre of Leicester, England. A former shopping arcade, Silver Arcade was built by Amos Hall in 1889.
0.8 miSW
Gothic Revival architecture, Monuments and statues, Architecture
Haymarket Memorial Clock Tower, Leicester
20 min walk • The Haymarket Memorial Clock Tower is a major landmark and popular meeting point in Leicester, United Kingdom. It is located roughly in the middle of the area inside the ring-road, and is at the point where five major streets meet; Gallowtree Gate, Humberstone Gate, Haymarket, Church Gate and Eastgates.
1 miSW
Medieval edifice and a spire built in 1757
Leicester Cathedral, Leicester
25 min walk • The Cathedral Church of Saint Martin, Leicester, commonly known as Leicester Cathedral, is a Church of England cathedral in Leicester, England and the seat of the Bishop of Leicester.
0.9 miSW
City hall, Queen Anne architecture
Leicester Town Hall, Leicester
24 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.
1 miSW
Visitor center, Archaeological site, Specialty museum
King Richard III Visitor Centre, Leicester
25 min walk • The remains of Richard III, the last English king killed in battle, were discovered within the site of the former Grey Friars Priory in Leicester, England, in September 2012. Following extensive anthropological and genetic testing, the remains were ultimately reinterred at Leicester Cathedral on 26 March 2015.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Peepul Centre?

Nearby attractions include St Mark's Church, Leicester (8 min walk), Abbey Park, Leicester (13 min walk), National Space Centre, Leicester (15 min walk), Phoenix Square, Leicester (17 min walk).

How to get to Peepul Centre by public transport?

The nearest stations to Peepul Centre:

Bus

St Margaret's Bus Station (16 min walk)
Haymarket Bus Station (17 min walk)

Train

Leicester (24 min walk)