The Gresham Aparthotel is steeped in history, and the city of Leicester even more so.
One of England’s oldest cities, Leicester has over 2,000 years of history (some dating back to the Romans) preserved for you to discover as you roam the city centre streets.
The Gresham building itself is a superb example of Leicester’s Victorian architectural heritage, formerly home to two cherished institutions.
Discover the history of this great city with a Bed & Breakfast apartment stay in one of Leicester’s most iconic buildings.
For a journey back through time, here are four historic sites in Leicester:
Uncover the story of the Lost King - the events of the Battle of Bosworth and how he was famously found buried in a city centre park a decade ago - at the Visitor Centre at short walk from The Gresham.
Leicester’s original museum on the historic New Walk has wide ranging collections and displays spanning the natural and cultural world, including Dinosaurs, Leicester Stories, Wild Space, the Victorian art gallery, and the Attenborough Collection.
This picturesque fortified 15th Century mansion with atmospheric moated remains, fine gatehouse, and complete corner tower, is an English Heritage site and a short journey from The Gresham.
As the UK’s only double track, main line heritage railway, it is the only place in the world where full size steam engines can be seen passing each other. Take the same journey as Thomas Cook’s first passenger day trip, earning the title of ’the birthplace of popular tourism’.
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