About the Leicester
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Leicester is in the heart of England with excellent communications by road, air and rail. The city is only 75 minutes from London by train, 30 minutes from East Midlands airport and 45 minutes from Birmingham airport by car. As Britain's first Environment City, Leicester is engaged in a programme of sustainable development to make it a green and pleasant place. The city of Leicester has a population of nearly 300,000 and is a cosmopolitan city with its many cultures reflected in its restaurants, clubs, shops and festivals. The 700 year old market is one of the largest covered markets in Europe.
