Golden Mile (Leicester)

The Golden Mile
Belgrave Road
Former name(s)Fosse Way
Part ofA607
LocationBelgrave, Leicester
Postal codeLE4
NorthMelton Road
SouthBelgrave Gate
Construction
Construction startc. 48 AD (Roman)
Other
Known for
  • Asian jewellers, clothing shops, and restaurants.
  • The largest Diwali celebrations outside India.

The Golden Mile is a name given to Belgrave Road, just north east of the city centre in Leicester, England. It is part of the ancient Roman Fosse Way and today is famed for its Indian restaurants, sari shops, jewellers, annual winter illuminations, and its internationally renowned annual Diwali celebrations, the largest of their kind outside of India.