Whether you’re from England or one of thousands of international students, Leicester is ready to welcome you to its fun student life.
Home to some of the most prestigious universities in the world, students here enjoy a balanced lifestyle of education, culture and fun things to do in Leicester. From stadiums, museums or even just walking around the beautiful streets and parks, this town is a vibrant hub of arts, culture and international cuisine.
Activities in Leicester
The city caters to fun student living in terms of activities. Things like crazy golf at Caddyshackers or bowling at Lane 7 are excellent ways to break the ice or make new friends.
For those who prefer to strategise with drinks, Bean Gaming is a board game cafe that has a wide range of tabletops for customers to use. They also host events where teams can battle it out against each other.
Entertainment and dining
If you enjoy live music, several pubs in Leicester host performances by local and touring artists. However, if you prefer bigger concerts, the O2 Academy Leicester maintains an exciting line up throughout the year.
The Leicester Market offers a host of international and local cuisines, all in one place.
Firebug offers food until late and even hosts a pub quiz for those who like to keep their general knowledge up to date.
Free things to do in Leicester
There are several free parks and outdoor areas in Leicester and the surroundings. Burbage Common and Woods and Melton Country Park are known for busy Saturdays with runners and walkers. Abbey Park is a beautiful setting overlooking the river and the perfect place to sit back with a book or with some friends.
Browse affordable student accommodation
Whether you’re studying at The University of Leicester, Loughborough University or De Montfort University, Fresh offers centrally-located student accommodation in Leicester.
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