Situated on University Road in Leicester, the David Wilson Library is the main library of the University of Leicester, serving students, researchers, and academic staff from its address at LE1 7RH. The building sits within the university’s campus, which runs along University Road to the south of the city centre, within easy walking distance of Leicester’s museums and cultural quarter.
Opening Hours and Access
One of the most practical aspects of the David Wilson Library is its round-the-clock availability – it operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Wireless internet access is available throughout the building via the Eduroam network, which is widely used across university campuses. The library can be contacted by phone on +44 116 252 2448 or by email at library@leicester.ac.uk, and further information is available through the University of Leicester’s library web pages at le.ac.uk/library.
Location and Getting There
The library sits on University Road, one of the main routes leading south-west from Leicester city centre. The university campus is well served by local bus routes running along University Road, and the city centre with its transport connections is a short walk away. Leicester railway station is roughly a mile to the north-east, making the library accessible from across the region. For anyone planning a visit, the postcode LE1 7RH is useful for navigation.