π¬π§ Leicester's Must-See Gems! ποΈπ
π De Montfort University (DMU) π« *Public university with 140+ years of history* π Nestled by the River Soar & Leicester Castle Gardens π 4 academic hubs: Arts, Design & Humanities Business & Law Health & Life Sciences Computing & Engineering π Named after Simon de Montfort, 13th-century Earl of Leicester π National Space Centre πͺ Cosmic education hub (partnered with Leicester Uni) π Iconic rocket tower wrapped in translucent Teflonβa city landmark! βοΈ Abbey Pumping Station π¦ Victorian steam-powered waterworks (since 1891!) π§ Now a museum showcasing: Giant beam engines Sanitation history π½ Vintage toys & optics π§Έ πΏ Abbey Park (1882) π― Ruins of Leicester Abbey + Chinese-style garden π Riverside picnics & lazy strolls ποΈ Newarke Houses Museum π« Military history of Leicester & Britain ποΈ Located inside DMU campus #Leicester #UKTravel #SpaceLovers #HistoryBuff #StudentLife