Special Olympics 2009

Whether you're coming to Leicestershire to compete as an athlete, support a family member or cheer on a friend at the Special Olympics 2009 this will provide you with all the essential information on Leicester and Leicestershire.

Rest and Relaxation

Exclusively for people attending the Special Olympics 2009, graded accommodation providers are offering discounted rates.  After a day competing or cheering you'll need to relax and unwind.

Click here to view our exclusively arranged accommodation discounts

Click here to find more accommodation close to each venue

Lots to keep you entertained

Once you have competed why not explore Leicester and Leicestershire?  With top-class family attractions, museums, family-friendly restaurants and pubs and miles of picturesque landscapes there's plenty of activities to keep everyone happy!

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Planes, Trains and Automobiles

With excellent transport links - whether you're coming by plane, train or automobile - getting here couldn't be easier.  And once you are here, getting around couldn't be easier.  With good public transport to the city and around the county you can make the most of your time here and explore Leicestershire.

If you are coming by car then you need to know that street parking charges apply and that car park prices vary. More parking information is available here from Leicester City Council.

Useful information & downloads

Special Olympics Leicester 2009 Venue Map (pdf)

Leicester City Guide (pdf)

Parking Information (pdf)

Bus Route Map

Brochure Request

Tourist Information