About this Event
Group Walk: Leicester - Faith through the Ages
Saturday 16 November at 11am
Starting near Wygston's House on Jubilee Square
Finishing in the city centre
Around 90+ minutes, steady pace. 2.4 miles.
For information about the pace of our walks and more, visit our Group Walks information page.
Join us for a walk through the city centre, passing buildings and locations in Leicester which have been associated with a variety of world religions over time. From Roman and Medieval times through the present day, we look at some of the different faiths worshiped in the city, reflecting Leicester's diverse population. Join us to hear interesting facts about a variety of faiths practiced by Leicester people, past and present. We finish in the city centre, near the Clock Tower. At 2.4 miles, this is one of our longer walks, presented by one of our Walk Volunteers with an interest in the subject. It takes place during Inter Faith Week.
Please note: This walk does not cover the theology of the different religions, or go inside the places of worship we pass. For those interested in understanding the theology of different faiths, check out the self-guided Inter Faith Trail leaflet created by the University of Leicester.
Booking information
Adults - please book via Eventbrite to secure your place or phone 0116 373 7589 (office hours). Booking is not required for children (under 16) but they must be accompanied by an adult.
Please note our phone line is answered Monday to Friday 9am-5.30pm, not at weekends or bank holidays. If you are no longer able to attend, please cancel via Eventbrite or contact us by phone during office hours so we can allow others the opportunity to attend.
Travel to the walk
The city centre is served by buses. To help plan your journey to the walk try the Journey Planner tool on our website.
New Walkers
If you have not walked with Leicester City Council before we will ask you to complete our Walker Registration form in advance. You can do this 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). If you are unable to complete the form digitally, paper copies will be made available at the start of the walk. The form is for adults only, children are not required to complete it.
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 wear sun protection (hat, sun screen)
- Please bring a bottle of water with you.
Group size
We kindly ask walkers to book places, to help us 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 or via the Go Jauntly smartphone app. For other ideas, do check out our Walk Inspiration page which features walk videos and quiz trails.
Enjoy exploring Leicester on foot.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Wygston's House, corner of Jubilee Square and Applegate, 12 Applegate, Leicester, United Kingdom
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