Popular places to visit
National Space Centre
Learn about the solar system and famous space missions, become a trainee astronaut for the day and attend planetarium shows at this interactive museum.
Curve Theatre
At the heart of Leicester’s Cultural Quarter is this modern theater, which hosts everything from ballets and concerts to dramas and stand-up comedy shows.
Leicester Cathedral
Home to the crypt of King Richard III, this medieval church also has impressive carvings, ornate chapels and a public art instillation.
Leicester Town Hall
Marvel at the intricate craftsmanship of this 19th-century landmark, take a tour of its stately rooms and relax in a leafy public square.
New Walk Museum
Examine millennia-old dinosaur fossils, mummies from ancient Egypt and work by artists such as J.M.W. Turner at this museum and gallery.
Haymarket Memorial Clock Tower
This 19th-century monument is a favorite meeting point for locals and a gateway to the city’s shopping districts, historic attractions and vibrant Cultural Quarter.
Top hotels in Hamilton
Novotel Leicester
The hotel is great and have a walkable parking option which makes it great if you have a car. It’s also very close to amenities and shops.
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026
Leicester Marriott Hotel
Great staff. Very comfortable rooms. Service was great. Lots of parking.
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026
Bosworth Hall Hotel & Spa
The room was clean and the bed comfortable. The shower was also excellent. The meal was amazingly priced for 3 courses and the chief made the pudding from scratch. I would absolutely go back again and even if we disnt stay the night i could eat the chiefs food all day long every day
Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026
voco Leicester by IHG
All good
Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026
Leonardo Hotel and Conference Venue Hinckley Island
The hotel is very clean and spacious. They advise you when booking the hotel to book swimming as it can be very busy. We contacted the hotel at the time of booking through Hotels.com to schedule our family swimming, only to be told by the leisure complex that it wasn’t booked. Needless to say we ...
Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026
The Beeches Hotel and Leisure Club
Staff very helpful. Meal in the restaurant was great.
Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hamilton
Latimer
Though Latimer might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like National Space Centre and Athena Conference Centre.
Belgrave
While Belgrave isn't home to many top sights, National Space Centre and Abbey Pumping Station are some notable places to visit nearby.
Cultural Quarter
While visiting Cultural Quarter, you might make a stop by sights like Curve Theatre and Athena Conference Centre.
Leicester City Centre
Travelers come to Leicester City Centre for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Leicester Town Hall and Haymarket Memorial Clock Tower while you're in town.
Clarendon Park
Clarendon Park might not have many top sights, but De Montford Hall and Welford Road Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Westcotes
When in Westcotes, you can plan a visit to King Power Stadium and Welford Road Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
