Peace project

The year 2021 marked 100 years of education at University of Leicester. Everyone at the University took this moment to pause and reflect on our history and how we were founded as a living war memorial, ‘a palace of peace’, founding ideas that we proudly cherish.

From this, the Peace Project was born – a chance for guests to see University of Leicester’s campus in a new light as you are taken on a tour that uncovers some of our great history as well as key landmarks to peace that remain on display today. Local schools and the local community will explore the themes of peace and remembrance through visiting the University of Leicester’s campus, the Arch of Remembrance and Peace Walk in neighbouring Victoria Park.

For this project, the University of Leicester kindly received funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, with thanks to the National Lottery players.

Schools and colleges

We are inviting school groups to take part in free guided Leicester Peace Tour from Monday 30 June 2025 to Friday 4 July 2025. Schools can express their interest in a guided Peace Tour on one of these dates by emailing schools@le.ac.uk. 

Key information

• We expect this tour to take no longer than 90 minutes in length.
• The tour takes place entirely outside and is accessible to those in wheelchairs.
• There will be audio recordings available (with subtitles).

Before you arrive

Ensure you sign up prior to the event so you receive all of the resources in a timely manner. Resources will be emailed to so please make sure your email address is correct and that you check your inbox (including your junk/spam folders). Please note, if you sign up after 10.00am on Friday, you will not be emailed the resources until the following Monday.

Our University campus map will to direct you to the nearest parking and public transport routes.

During the tour

Arrived at the University of Leicester? Make your way to the front of the Fielding Johnson Building to start your tour.

Get out your phone and load our YouTube playlist to access the audio tour guide. This will be included in your email with all the other resources. We recommend a pair of headphones for the best experience.

Enjoy!