Leicester Gallowtree Gate

Gallowtree Gate is one of the main shopping streets in Leicester City Centre. The street is located outside the original city wall and was used for the long walk to the old gallows which were in London Road to the south. The Victorian era saw it attract large stores and other retailers including the original Thomas Cook building which is one of the early buildings that still remains today. Pedestrianised in the 1970's the street links with the Market Place, Clocktower and Town Hall Square, all key public spaces within the city centre.

Our design for the street, including new bespoke street furniture, is the first scheme to be designed in line with Leicester's new public realm strategy and was completed in December 2006.

Client: Leicester City Council 2005 - 2006