Dolphin Square is a square located in Leicester, sitting within the city’s urban fabric alongside the residential streets and neighbourhoods that characterise this part of the East Midlands city. Leicester is well connected by road and rail, with the city centre accessible from surrounding areas via a network of local routes, and Dolphin Square forms part of the broader street-level geography that visitors and residents navigate day to day.
The surrounding area
The square sits among the houses and streets typical of Leicester’s inner neighbourhoods. Leicester itself borders a range of communities, from the historic city centre with its Roman and medieval heritage to quieter residential zones that fan out in every direction. The city’s main railway station, Leicester Railway Station, connects the area to Birmingham, Nottingham, and London St Pancras.
About Leicester
Leicester is one of England’s oldest cities, with roots stretching back to Roman times. The city gained considerable attention following the 2015 discovery and reinterment of King Richard III beneath a city centre car park. Today Leicester is a busy, populous Midlands city with a range of markets, museums, and green spaces for visitors to explore.