🇬🇧 2-Day Leicester Travel Guide

Originally planned a trip to Morocco 🇲🇦, but plans changed last minute 🥲. Decided to explore Leicester instead – no itinerary, no plan, just hopped on a train 🚞 and arrived! When I first got to Leicester, it felt pretty quiet. Stayed at an Airbnb with a great location – not too far from the train station or the city center. Contacted the host a few times, and everything went smoothly 📞. 1️⃣ Day 1 – Arrival Got to Leicester in the evening, so after grabbing dinner outside, I headed back to rest. The Airbnb was okay location-wise, but nothing special – and not cheap either 💸. Would recommend hotels for better service and cleanliness, especially if you’re not fully prepared! 🏨 2️⃣ 🌟🌟🌟 Leicester City Center Spent the second day exploring the city center. Leicester has surprisingly low prices! Went into Flannels – everything was on sale 😂. Almost every store had discounts, even cheaper than online! Shopping, food, and stays are more affordable here compared to most UK cities. It’s like a giant outlet, but without big luxury brands 🛍️. Had dinner at a highly-rated Turkish restaurant 🍽️ (tagged in the photo), but it was just okay. Personally prefer Liverpool’s lamb chop spot – will share a Liverpool guide next time! The service and atmosphere were nice, though. 3️⃣ 🌟🌟🌟🌟 Abbey Park Woke up to drizzling rain on the third day 🌧️. I’d packed summer clothes expecting warm weather, but ended up shivering in the cold 🥶. Pro tip: always check the weather before coming to the UK! Rain is common – best to travel between June and September for more sun and less chill 🌞. Headed to Abbey Park and passed by epic graffiti walls 🎨 – common in the UK, but the ones here were especially photogenic 📸. The park itself had a beautiful Chinese garden vibe – would’ve been stunning in summer! Saw lots of ducks 🦆, swans 🦢, and great spots for picnics or camping 🏕️ (too bad it was raining!). 4️⃣ 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Haute Dolci Dessert Shop 🍮 On the way back from Abbey Park, stopped at this gorgeous dessert café decorated with eternal roses 💐. Thought it might be overhyped, but it brought tears to my eyes 😭 – the desserts were amazing! Great vibe, super friendly staff – 5-star recommend! 🌟 #Leicester #UKTravel #BudgetTravel #AbbeyPark #DessertLover #TravelUK #HiddenGems