Name: De Montfort University: Medieval Campus Walk
Start: 2026-05-13T18:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-05-27T20:00:00+01:00
Location: Leicester Castle

De Montfort University: Medieval Campus Walk

Enter buildings usually closed off from the public and hear the complex and riveting history of the old "Newarke" area of the city centre.
About this Event

Start location: Castle View, in the courtyard between Mary St Castro Church and the Great Hall (aka DMU Leicester Castle Business School). Map here.
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De Montfort University and its campus sit at the heart of Leicester in an area that is steeped in history. Hear from DMU’s Museum Staff, who will give you an insight into the city from its ancient origins to its manufacturing heyday. The walk will cover the medieval history of the site surrounding DMU’s campus, encompassing Castle Motte, Castle Great Hall, St Mary de Castro (exterior), Turret Gate, Trinity Hospital, Chantry House (exterior), and the Church of the Annunciation, courtesy of DMU Museum.

Enter buildings usually inaccessible to the public and hear about the complicated and intriguing history of the old “Newarke” area of the city. Start location is Castle View, in the courtyard between Mary St Castro Church and the Great Hall.

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New Walkers

If you have not walked with Leicester City Council before we will ask you to complete our Walker Registration form in advance of the walk online or by phone. You will receive an email with a link to the online form in the days leading up to the event. You only need to do this once and can attend any of our walks thereafter (subject to booking a place on Eventbrite).

Dress for the weather

Remember to dress appropriately for the weather. Our group walks will go ahead in most weather. We recommend the following:

Comfortable sturdy footwear
Bring a raincoat or umbrella in case of rain
On cooler days wear appropriate layers and a coat/jacket
On hot days we recommend a hat and sunscreen
Please bring a bottle of water with you.

Group size

We ask walkers to book in advance so we can keep our group sizes manageable.

Self-guided routes

If you have been unable to book onto one of our group walks, or you prefer to explore with your family or friends, self-guided routes are available to download from the routes page of our Choose How You Move website. Enjoy exploring Leicester on foot.