The Golden Mile is a name given to Belgrave Road in Leicester, England. The origin of the name is often mistakenly attributed to the plethora of shops selling Indian gold jewelry. In actual fact, the name originates from the late 1960s and early 1970s when a rapid succession of yellow-amber traffic lights began to appear along Belgrave Road. The Golden Mile is renowned for its authentic Indian restaurants, sari shops and jewellers and has been described as "the closest that Britain comes to an Indian bazaar.” This area of the city is also famous for its seasonal lights which combine to celebrate winter festivals including Diwali and Christmas. The Diwali celebrations in Leicester are focused on this area and are the largest outside India. Filming of Jadoo took place on the Golden Mile. References External links Visit Leicester - Golden Mile Story of Leicester - The Golden Mile Leicester’s Golden Mile Golden Mile - Leicester Mercury Trip Advisor - The Golden Mile The Golden Mile - Lonely Planet A delicious stroll along The Golden Mile - Great Food Club Saris and jewellery to spices and dining on the Golden Mile - Visit England Leicester Roads in Leicester Areas of Leicester Tourist attractions in Leicestershire Culture in Leicestershire