If you are a keen foodie Steak and Lounge is a very popular restaurant to eat and relax, alternatively award winning Crafty Burger on St. Martin’s Walk has a bar and outdoor seating or if you are looking for something a little fancier, then multi award winning The White Peacock on King Street would be worth a visit. Additionally many of the surrounding areas have some great country pubs which prove popular with the locals.
Nearby Fosse Park, is one of the UK’s largest out of town shopping parks and has recently celebrated its 30th anniversary. There is free parking and a variety of high street names including Marks & Spencer, Next, Boots and Argos. Conveniently positioned at just half a mile off junction 21 on the M1.
There are two big employers in the area; Santander and Next, both of which have located their headquarters in the county. In addition to this Meridian Business Park is another draw for employment. If you’re wishing to commute there are some excellent transport links to surrounding cities, London being a 2 hour drive and Birmingham just shy of an hour on a clear run.