What is the Redhill, Greenacres Centre?

CHAOS is developing the Greenacres Centre on a 1.6 acre site of a now derelict kennels and cattery in the North West of Leicester City.

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Great Central Railway

Greenacres is located near to the A6 Redhill Circle round-about, and adjacent to the Leicester North Railway Station ½ mile across from the National Space Centre and the Pump House Museum. The Greenacres Centre will be a welcoming place for families and individuals.

Located at the gateway to and from the City, Greenacres is on the link to the national cycle route that takes you out to the National Forest. The Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre on the River Soar is also 5 minutes walk away.

 



Museum of Science
 


River Soar

 

Greenacres will be an ideal place to visit for the many people that pass on the A563 ring road, visitors to the adjacent tourist attractions, those interested in the local ecology and crafts as well as the variety of activities and events that will take place. Greenacres is on the City open top tourist bus route, has links with 2 other regular bus services.

 

Click here to see updated plans of the site, May 04

National Space Centre

The Redhill, Greenacres Centre will Include:

  • All day Cafe/Restaurant with 80 covers (54 in the winter)
  • Home crafts & Arts workshops
  • Gardening & Landscaping project
  • Pets centre
  • IT and graphics centre
  • Exhibition space
  • Shop and Gallery
  • Nature area, play area and outdoor venue
  • Gateway for the City with the Great Central Railway Leicester North Station
  • Bridge on cross city cycle route to National Forest
  • Easy access from Leicester's A563 ring road and car parking
  • Leicester's open top tourist, No. 25 and circular `bus routes
  • And much more...

Click here to see a model of the site!

 

 


Part funded by the
European Regional
Development Fund