Lee Circle Car Park, Leicester

 Lee Circle Car Park, also known as the Auto-Magic Car Park, is a landmark in Leicester's history. Opened in 1961, it was one of the first multi-story car parks in Europe and featured automated systems with coin-operated barriers. The brutalist car park was a pioneering experiment, integrated with a Tesco store, which was also the first Tesco store outside London. This integration allowed staff to directly deliver purchases to parked vehicles. 

The Lee Circle Car Park, with its six levels, opened, providing parking for 1,050 cars. It was among the first automated car parks in Europe, using coin-operated barriers for access and parking payment. For a time, the Tesco store was recognized as the largest store in Europe by floor area.

The car park also featured an automated car wash and a petrol station also became a part of the development.

The car park is a notable example of Brutalist architecture, a style characterized by its use of concrete and emphasis on form and texture.