Students

One of the most popular areas for student accommodation in Leicester has to be Clarendon Park. Here at Belvoir our team of agents have a vast amount of knowledge in the area and will be able to answer any questions you may have. We’ve put together a handy guide to the local area so you can weigh up where you may want to live when becoming a student in Leicester.

Around the Queens Road area there are all the essential shops you need. From Sainsburys for your weekly food shop, Well Pharmacy for any medical needs, as well as the Post Office, Newsagent and Knighton Convenience Store for anything else you may require.

Also, on offer is Polly’s Clothing, Art of Cards, Revivals Dress Shop and Clarendon Vintage for when you want to do a bit of retail therapy. And not forgetting, Lucky 13 Tattoo, Yans Hairdressers and Morellis Barbers for when you want to freshen up.

Another handy feature of this area is Victoria Cabs, making it convenient for you to get wherever you need, whenever you need.

Clarendon Park boasts being located right near Victoria Park which offers 69 acres of open space. Here you can take part in recreational activities such as tennis and football on the courts and pitches they have available. Other local activities you can take part in include joining Leicester Squash Club or Leicestershire Lawn Tennis Club which are both in Clarendon Park.

Even though the area is a busy network of streets, there are many areas of green space hidden away in between.

Clarendon Park is populated with a wide variety of eateries. On your walk back from University and fancy a bite for lunch? Pop into the family run Italian restaurant, Fresco for a fresh pasta or Halcyon Kitchen for brunch or a pizza. Or grab a sandwich from Subway to take on your way.

University doesn’t always need to be unhealthy. You’ll be spoilt for choice with healthy options whilst living here. Grounded Kitchen offers layered, health-minded bowls with juices and smoothies, Green and Pleasant Whole Foods specialise in vegan, gluten free, organic and fair-trade produce and W.Archer & Son Butchers provide the finest local produce from the highest welfare farms.

Or have you had a busy day at Uni and not got time to cook dinner? There’s plenty of takeaways that will deliver right to your door so you can relax for the rest of the evening. From Pavlos Kebabs and Pizza, to Friends Tandoori and Queens Takeaway, whatever you fancy they’ll be something for you.

There’s a variety of places that you can go to enjoy a drink or two. Barcelonetta is a lively Spanish restaurant that has regular drink offers and also has tapas available whilst you drink. If you’re looking for Cuban cocktails or premium draught then the 1940’s Cuban American styed, Bar Dos Hermanos is the place for you.

There’s also a variety of quiet bars such as Babelas Continental or Queens Road Tap if you’re just looking for excellent real ale and a great selection of wine. Or if you’re looking to stay in, then 100&six offers a cocktail delivery service and Bargain Booze is always available to provide you with a variety of drinks.