The Spreadex World Grand Prix will run from January 15-21, contested by the top 32 players on this season’s one-year rankings.
By Tomos Wyn Jones
The Morningside Arena in Leicester is the setting for the first event in the 2024 Players Series. Mark Allen defends the title in a strong field, and tickets are still on sale from just £20 – for details click here.
If you are heading to Leicester next week, here are some key details about the tenth biggest city in England.
Leicester - The Key Info
Getting to Leicester
By car, the M1 is located just 17 minutes from the arena. By train, the nearest station is Leicester, which is a 25-minute walk from the venue. The nearest airport is East Midlands airport which is a 30-minute commute via car.
What to do in the city
National Space Centre
Located just ten minutes drive away from the Morningside Arena, this is the UK’s largest planetarium and includes a 360-degree full dome experience. The National Space Centre hosts astronomy evenings, movie themed events and astronaut visits. Tickets start at £18.95, with children under five years old admitted for free.
King Richard III Visitor Centre
The award-winning King Richard III visitor centre is in the old town, where visitors can discover the incredible story of the King whose remains were discovered in recent years, under a car park. Located ten minutes away from the venue, it is a true piece of British history, educational and entertaining. Tickets start from £10, with a family tickets at £25.
Leicester Museum & Art Gallery
This gallery includes collections and displays portraying the natural and cultural world. Find out more about the history of ancient Egypt, wild space, Victorian art galleries and the Attenborough collection. Admission is free!
Local Food
Red Leicester was voted the UK’s second favourite cheese in 2023. Nearby Melton Mowbray has been famous for its pork pies since the 18th century. Leicester is also renowned for its Indian restaurants, particularly on the Golden Mile, otherwise known as Belgrave Road, within walking distance of the Morningside Arena.
For more information on these attractions and much more, click here.
