Historic churches · East Midlands
Highcross Leicester
In or near Leicester.
Highcross Leicester is a shopping centre in Leicester, England. It was opened as The Shires in 1991 to supplement the Haymarket Shopping Centre, also since re-developed. It was built on a central loca
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Leicester · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
Highcross Leicester is located in Leicester, postcode LE1 4FQ, and is 0.9 km from the nearest railway station, Leicester. Entry is free, and the site is wheelchair accessible.
About
Highcross Leicester is a shopping centre in Leicester, England. It was opened as The Shires in 1991 to supplement the Haymarket Shopping Centre, also since re-developed. It was built on a central location within the city centre on Eastgates and High Street. Frontages of buildings that were demolished were retained and new external construction was in a 'neo-Victorian' vernacular. An extension opened in 1994, with a frontage on to Church Gate. A further large extension opened in 2008, when the entire centre was renamed Highcross Leicester. Highcross Leicester contains over 100 shops, with a range of both large and smaller units, including branches of the department stores John Lewis & Partners. There are also 40 restaurants and cafés, a Showcase Cinema de Lux and two large car parks.
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Official information
Highcross Leicester is a shopping and leisure destination featuring a variety of shops, restaurants, and entertainment options. Visitors can enjoy a vibrant atmosphere while exploring the latest fashion trends, dining experiences, and community events.
From the Wikipedia article
Highcross Leicester is a shopping centre in Leicester, England. It was opened as The Shires in 1991 to supplement the Haymarket Shopping Centre, also since re-developed. It was built on a central location within the city centre on Eastgates and High Street. Frontages of buildings that were demolished were retained and new external construction was in a 'neo-Victorian' vernacular. An extension opened in 1994, with a frontage on to Church Gate. A further large extension opened in 2008, when the entire centre was renamed Highcross Leicester. Highcross Leicester contains over 100 shops, with a range of both large and smaller units, including branches of the department stores John Lewis & Partners. There are also 40 restaurants and cafés, a Showcase Cinema de Lux and two large car parks.
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Background
Description
The most recent extension, known as Shires West during the planning and early construction phases, doubles the retail space available. This extension lies between the former Shires and the inner ring-road. It includes a John Lewis department store and a Cinema de Lux, the only multiplex cinema in the city centre. There are also two new public squares, residential apartments, a bus interchange and a further 2000-space car park on the opposite side of the ring road, linked by a glass footbridge, which replaces one of the earlier Shires car parks that was demolished to make way for the new extension. Other new tenants include designer fashion brands G-star, Lacoste, Hugo Boss and Zara, and…
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- Coordinates
- 52.6364, -1.1356
- District
- Leicester
- Parish
- Leicester, unparished area
- Postcode
- LE1 4FQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Leicester South
- Nearest railway station
- Leicester — 0.9 km
- Opening
- Monday to Friday 9:30am–8pm; Saturday 9am–7pm; Sunday 11am–5pm
- Official site
- highcrossleicester.com
Sources
- wikipedia: Highcross Leicester (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Highcross Leicester?
- Highcross Leicester is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE1 4FQ), in the parish of Leicester, unparished area.
- What is Highcross Leicester?
- Highcross Leicester is a shopping centre in Leicester, England. It was opened as The Shires in 1991 to supplement the Haymarket Shopping Centre, also since re-developed. It was built on a central loca
- How do I get to Highcross Leicester?
- The nearest railway station is Leicester, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE1 4FQ.
- Who owns Highcross Leicester?
- Highcross Leicester is owned by | architect = Foreign Office Architects (Highcross extension).
- Is Highcross Leicester free to visit?
- Yes, Highcross Leicester is free to enter.
- How do I get to Highcross Leicester?
- The nearest railway station is Leicester, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE1 4FQ.