Welford Road Stadium, Leicester

Name: Welford Road Stadium
Address: Aylestone Road, Leicester, LE2 7TR, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 116 319 8888

#6 among attractions in Leicester

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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. The ground was developed in two main periods: either side of the First World War stands were built on both sides, and then between 1995 and 2016 both ends were developed and the north side redeveloped. The stadium has a capacity of 25,849, making it the largest purpose-built club rugby union ground in England. It hosted five full England national team matches between 1902 and 1923, and staged a single match at both the 1991 and 1999 Rugby World Cups. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 10 September 1892 (132 years ago)Capacity: 25.8 thous.Coordinates: 52°37'27"N, 1°7'59"W

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Aylestone RoadLeicester South (Castle)Leicester LE2 7TR United Kingdom

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+44 116 319 8888

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Welford Road Stadium – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Victoria Park, Newarke Houses Museum, Leicester Museum & Art Gallery, De Montfort Hall.

0.6 miE
Park
Victoria Park, Leicester
15 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.
0.6 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Newarke Houses Museum, Leicester
15 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.
0.5 miN
Museum
Leicester Museum & Art Gallery, Leicester
12 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.
0.5 miE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Theater
De Montfort Hall, Leicester
12 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.
~1630 ftN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Holy Trinity Church, Leicester
8 min walk • Holy Trinity Church is an Anglican parish church in Leicester, England.
0.5 miN
Concerts and shows, Theater
Sue Townsend Theatre, Leicester
13 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.
0.5 miE
Memorial
Arch of Remembrance, Leicester
13 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.
~1340 ftSE
Cemetery
Welford Road Cemetery, Leicester
7 min walk • Welford Road Cemetery is a public cemetery in Leicester, England.
0.5 miW
Sport, Sport venue
Leicester Rowing Club, Leicester
12 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.
0.6 miN
Church
Belvoir Street Chapel, Leicester
15 min walk • The Belvoir Street Chapel, also known as the Pork Pie Chapel, and renamed Hansom Hall, was a Baptist church in Leicester, England.
0.6 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows
The Little Theatre, Leicester
15 min walk • The Little Theatre is a theatre venue based in Leicester, England which is operated by the Leicester Drama Society. The Theatre has a main auditorium which seats 349, along with an additional studio space.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Welford Road Stadium?

Nearby attractions include Nelson Mandela Park, Leicester (4 min walk), Welford Road Cemetery, Leicester (7 min walk), Holy Trinity Church, Leicester (8 min walk), O2 Academy Leicester, Leicester (10 min walk).

How to get to Welford Road Stadium by public transport?

The nearest stations to Welford Road Stadium:

Train

Leicester (17 min walk)

Bus

St Nicholas Circle • Lines: 103, 104 (21 min walk)
Haymarket Bus Station (25 min walk)