One of the most unusual stores in town is Leicester Vintage and Old Toy Shop focusing on quality toys that were popular many years ago. All the toys presented in the store are brand new and carefully packed for customers. Despite its specifics, not only tourists with children but also adults are frequent visitors to this store. Here they can buy toys they have known and dreamed about from childhood. An …
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7. In restaurants and cafes it’s customary to leave a tip; it has to be at least 10% of the total order. In the upscale places the service charge is usually included in a total account, but if you want to thank the helpful waiter, you can increase the sum of the tip.
6. In large shopping malls, luxury stores and upscale restaurants you can pay by credit card. Almost all credit cards of …
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In addition to the above, Leicester has plenty of clubs and bars where you can spend time after dusk. For example, those who wish to dance will be pleased by The Stage Club, fans of colorful shows and spectacular musical performances should head to Jukebox bar, and if you want to try your luck at night, it would be worthwhile to mention such facilities as Mecca Bingo (where slot machines and bingo are available for …
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The beginning of summer is marked by a beautiful event called the Riverside Festival, during which colorful events take place on both sides of Bede Park: musical performances, local food tastings, sporting competitions. The water sports season starts with the opening of the summer season. Tourists have a unique opportunity to go on themed boat tours along the picturesque area. At the end of the first summer month, …
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One more place is worth visiting by every tourist traveling with a child. This is about Bosworth Water Trust Leisure Park where little ones will be able to ride water slides, play beach sports, play in a huge castle feeling like kings or knights, visit a pirate ship, play mini-golf. Not far from the theme park is Blue Lagoon Lake where the main attraction is the beach with amazing sand. Parents at this time can …
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It will be interesting for fans of painting in Leicester to visit the New Walk Museum and Art Gallery. It occupies a huge territory and offers its guests a lot of interesting entertainments. The museum has a large collection of exhibits dating back to the times of Ancient Egypt. Ancient tables with petroglyphs and mummies that were discovered in the late 19th century were brought here. The pride of the museum is a …
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Moving around in Great Britain - transportation
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The United Kingdom of Great Britain has the excellent transport infrastructure. Not only the huge tourist flow, but also the development of the country itself and, in particular, the business sphere contributed there. The total length of all roads is at least 399 thousand kilometers. At the same time, there are relatively few highways in the country. They make only about three and a half thousand kilometers. You can travel by car in any region of the country. Don’t forget that the UK has the left-hand traffic. In London, there is a metro or a tube that embraces 12 underground, land and mixed lines. It is worth noting that the lines are often split into separate small branches, so you should always follow the transport route.
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