New Walk

New Walk is a tree-lined pedestrian path stretching about 1.1 km through Leicester, bordered by Georgian buildings set back from the walkway. The path maintains wide, open proportions that allow you to walk comfortably and take in the architecture around you.

The city of Leicester created this pedestrian path in 1785 to connect the center with a horse racing venue that later became Victoria Park. The route became a major link between different parts of the city and shaped how the urban landscape developed.

New Walk links various cultural sites and shows how public spaces shaped the city's development. The buildings and monuments along the route reflect Leicester's role as a place where different communities gathered.

The route is car-free and level, making it easy to walk at any time regardless of weather. The tree cover provides shade on sunny days and makes walking comfortable even when it is warm outside.

Some of the original gas lamps from 1832 still stand along the route, showing how Victorian-era infrastructure looked. These details are easy to miss, but they give the place an authentic historical feeling.