College Services

As well as offering first class education and training, Leicester College also provides a wide range of services to students, staff and members of the public. Many of these services are commercially driven services available to any member of the public, and are staffed by students and staff who are involved in vocational learning. The service you receive will be as good as any business outside of the college with the added benefit of giving great value.

Places to Eat - Learners and Staff Refectories

Abbey Park Campus

  • Monday to Wednesday - 8.30am to 7pm
  • Thursday - 8.30am to 5pm
  • Friday - 8.30am to 3.30pm

St Margaret’s Campus

  • Monday to Friday - 9am to 3pm in term time only

Freemen’s Park

  • Monday to Thursday - 8.30am to 7pm
  • Friday - 8.30am to 3.30pm

 

Places to Eat – Open to Everyone

Commercial Hospitality and Catering

The Gallery Bistro

A bistro staffed and run by our hospitality and catering students and staff at Freemen’s Park Campus. Open from 8.30am to 7pm, Monday to Friday in term time only.

Taste.

The College’s five-star full Silver Service restaurant is at Freemen’s Park Campus. Serving meals at lunchtimes from 12 pm to 7pm. Booking is essential, please call 0116 224 2060.

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Hospitality and Catering

Leicester College has a wide variety of hospitality and catering services available to staff, students and members of the public.

Hair and Beauty Therapy Salon

Leicester College’s Hairdressing and Beauty area is a Wella Centre of Excellence and is located at Freemen’s Park Campus.

The salons provide the same range and quality as high street salons with the added benefit of highly competitive pricing

Call 0116 224 2052 for Hairdressing and 0116 224 2051 for Beauty Services.

Leicester College Travel Shop

The Leicester College Travel Shop is located in a new high street travel-style shop in the Atrium of the new Abbey Park Campus. The Travel Shop offers the full range of services available from travel agents, to members of the public as well as staff and learners. Whatever you are looking for, whether it be a short break, cruise or tickets for De Montfort Hall, we can help.

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The Floristry Department offers a wide variety of floral designs for any occasion at very competitive prices. Orders can be placed, please call 0116 224 2086, or visit the flower stall at Freemen’s Park Campus near the Information Centre.

Leicester College Day Nursery

Leicester has two day nurseries available to care for children from birth up to eight years old. This service is available to members of the public, as well as students and staff.

Sports Facilities

The Action Pad – Freemen’s Park Campus

Provides a full range of aerobic and resistance machines. All fitness levels and backgrounds are catered for and our fitness instructors can help you to achieve your goals, as well as providing lifestyle and nutritional information. For more information call 0116 224 2069.

Sports Hall – Freemen’s Park Campus

All learners are welcome to attend any of the lunchtime sports and fitness clubs. All levels are catered for. Please take a look at the campus notice boards for activities.

Library Services

Leicester College has a fully stocked and serviced library on each of its campuses. This service is only available to staff and students. The libraries offer a wide range of books, magazines, CD ROM, video and other materials, as well as internet access and photocopying.

Reflection Room

Non-denominational reflection rooms are available on all three campuses for meditation, prayer and quiet contemplation. Keys are available from campus receptions.

 

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