Leicester is the city located in East Midlands situated in Leicester County in England. The city lies on the bank of River Soar and is situated nearby English National forest. The city is very densely populated with total population of 7,00,000 people living in the city.
The city is considered to be 10th largest city in England and 13th largest city in United Kingdom.Leicester is surrounded by nearby towns named as Oadby, Wigston, Braunstone Town, Birstall, Glenfield and other cities located nearby.Glenfield and Braunstone are located very close to the city.
Leicester is considered to be one of the largest city in East Midlands. Leicester is considered to be the home of The Haymarket and The Shires Shopping complexes. Both of these shopping complexes face the clock tower located in the city center.
There are many tourist spots in Leicester, which consist of ancient monuments such as Angelican Cathedral, ancient churches such as St. Mary de Castro and St.Nicholas, Guildhall and Jewry Wall.
Leicester is well served with railway station, which is known by the name Leicester railway station and is one of the biggest railway station in England as well as in United Kingdom.The station was built in the era of queen Victoria.
The railway station is considered to be the interchange point of trains in Midland main line following from London St pancras to Leeds. There are many different train operators such as Cross country services, East Midland London, Virgin Trains, Northern Railways which connects serves the city railway station within stipulated period of time.
There is a regular service of direct trains to Leicester from different cities of England as well as all other major towns and cities located in United Kingdom.
There are different railway stations in Leicester, which serves different trains from all the cities and towns of United Kingdom.
- Leicester Central Railway Station
- Leicester Belgrave Road railway Station
- Leicester West Bridge Railway Station
There are many facilities available at all the railway stations of Leicester such as ATM machines,Wheel chair facilities,Internet cyber cafe, tea and snack stalls,newspapers and magazines.Ticket reservation counter, authorised parking facility.There is a facility of prepaid taxis and buses so that passengers can reach their destinated place with comfort.
