Visit Us
Our Heritage Centre is now welcoming pre-booked visits from groups, families and individuals.
If you represent a school group then please refer to our Education page to arrange your visit.
Please see our list of upcoming Open Days and Events below and press the button to request a free private tour.
Visits to the Synagogue must be booked in advance. The building is not open to visitors at other times.
Why Visit the Synagogue?
There is a great deal to see and learn on a visit to this hidden gem. The Synagogue has served the local community for over a hundred years. It opened in 1898 and was designed by celebrated local architect Arthur Wakerley. Inside, you will see beautiful decorations and many interesting features, including the Torah Scrolls and a mikvah – a bath used for ritual immersion. The Synagogue’s historic school rooms have been transformed with the help of a National Heritage Lottery Fund grant into a Heritage Centre. The new facilities house displays and a timeline which encourages visitors to explore the history of the Jewish Community in Leicester and to learn about Jewish festivals, celebrations, and way of life. Your visit and experience will be further enhanced by our Ambassadors who will be on hand as guides. As members of our Community, the Ambassadors have a wealth of knowledge and stories to share.
Open Days
The Synagogue and Heritage Centre holds regular Open Days, where we invite the public to come and visit us. On these days the Heritage Centre will be open for prebooked visits from 13:00-16:00.
Open Days are free and provide the opportunity to look around our beautiful Synagogue and to find out more about the cultural and religious heritage of the Jewish Community in Leicester.
In addition to our displays and handling collections, our Ambassadors and volunteers will be on hand to welcome you and provide information about the building and its history.
During school holiday periods Open Days will also include extra fun activities to keep the whole family entertained.
Upcoming Open Days:
The Synagogue and Heritage Centre will be open from 13:00-16:00 on the following days:
There are no upcoming Open Days. Please contact centremanager@lhcong.com to book a private tour.
Please remember to book your visit using the Contact page or by emailing centremanager@lhcong.comPlan Your Visit
Who Can Visit? Our visits are suitable for groups and individuals of all faiths and ages. There is a lift in the building and all areas are accessible for wheelchairs. COVID Information We encourage visitors to wear a mask and use the sanitising units’ available on site. The building will be cleaned between visits. Restrictions Please do not bring any large bags as we have limited space. No food or drink is permitted inside the building.
How to Find Us
The Synagogue and Heritage Centre is located at the corner of Highfield Street and Tichborne Street in Leicester, the postcode is LE2 1AD. Entry to the building is via the modern doors to the left of the original entrance.
Walk
The Synagogue can be reached by foot in approximately 20 minutes from the city centre.
Car
If you are travelling to Leicester by car the nearest car park is on Granville Rd (LE1 7RY) near to De Montfort Hall. There is also some on-street parking (pay and display) close to the Synagogue.
Train
If you are travelling to Leicester by train, the Synagogue is just a 10-minute walk from Leicester train station.
Nearby: The Synagogue is just a 10-minute walk to other places of interest such as New Walk Museum and Art Gallery, Victoria Park and the University of Leicester. There are cafes nearby on London Road.
Book Your Visit
Book your visit to the Synagogue here.
Please fill out all the information and let us know about any particular needs or questions that you may have. Our team will get back to you as soon as possible to confirm.
Entry to the building is via the modern doors to the left of the original entrance.