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Leicester boasts excellent rail connections from key cities like Birmingham, Sheffield, and London.

For those arriving at Leicester city rail station, the vibrant Cathedral Gardens and St Martins House are just a leisurely 10–15 minute stroll away.

Simply exit the station, turn right onto Granby Street and Gallowtree Gate, and then gracefully take a left at the Clock Tower onto Silver Street.

FROM THE SOUTH: Leicester is located just off the M1. Exit the M1 at Junction 21, signposted M69 and Leicester. Follow signs for A5460 heading towards Leicester City Centre. Follow for approximately 3 miles and follow signs for Castle Gardens and Highcross. Arrive at St Nicholas Circle and take the 3rd exit off the St Nicholas Circle roundabout, onto Peacock Lane. Leicester Cathedral is located on your left, next to St Martins House Conference Centre.

FROM THE NORTH: Leicester is located just off the M1. Exit the M1 at Junction 22 and join the A50. Follow the A50 for approximately 8 miles, then follow signs for Vaughan Way then follow signs for the A47. You will arrive at a junction with Highcross straight ahead. Take the left lane to avoid the underpass which leads up to St Nicholas Circle and the Holiday Inn hotel. Take the left lane and follow onto Peacock Lane. Leicester Cathedral is located on your left, next to St Martins House Conference Centre. Parking Long-stay car parks are available nearby at St Nicholas Circle NCP (next to the Holiday Inn, postcode LE1 4LF) and at the Highcross Shopping Centre (accessible from Vaughan Way, postcode LE1 4QJ).

New Street Car Park The New Street car park (a facility managed by our partners at St Martins House) has now reopened following resurfacing. At present, parking on Monday to Friday is restricted to permit holders only, but on Saturdays and Sundays it is open from 7am to 6pm at the following rates payable by debit card or chip and pin only – no cash. This is in order to protect our staff.

Saturdays – arrive before midday £5, arrive after midday £3; Sunday £3 all day. Please pay the attendant. Please be aware Debit Cards Only. Parking is subject to space being available and all vehicles are left at the owner's risk. The gates will be locked at 6pm each day. The nearest disabled parking spaces for blue badge holders are on Applegate, immediately behind St Martins House.

For information on bus services in Leicester, please visit the City Council website: http://www.leicester.gov.uk/transport-and-streets/travelling-by-bus/

For further information on bus services throughout Leicester and Leicestershire, including Park & Ride services, call the Travel Line on: 0871 200 22 33.