Spindle Lodge was built in 1876 on West Walk, a tree-lined street in the heart of the City Conservation Area in the Dutch Style. Despite its central position the Spindle Lodge is in a quiet location.

At the end of West Walk is the New Walk, a pedestrian promenade that takes you into the city centre.

The Spindle Lodge is only a 5 minute walk to Leicester University main campus and around the corner from the education department and other university buildings.