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Top Wake Venues in Leicester
Not every gathering needs a spotlight. Some call for space that feels considered, calm, and easy to settle into. Funeral wake venues in Leicester give you private dining rooms, function spaces, and quiet lounges where conversations can unfold naturally, without interruption. Seating matters, flow matters, and having the right level of privacy makes all the difference on the day. Areas around Clarendon Park and the city centre offer options that balance accessibility with a more contained, respectful atmosphere. Keep browsing below to find a place that feels right.
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![Studio 5 at Create Studios Leicester in Leicester]()
from £37
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityStudio 5
40 guestsCreate Studios LeicesterLeicesterStudio 5 is a Hall in Create Studios Leicester and an open, column-free studio defined by a wide, clear floor area. Design: The room has whitewashed brick walls, painted exposed beams and a neutral industrial finish. -
![Exclusive Hire at Lvl1 @DSU in Leicester]()
from £160
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200 guestsLvl1 @DSULeicester
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![SU Square at University of Leicester Student Union in Leicester]()
from £200
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilitySU Square
200 guestsUniversity of Leicester Student UnionLeicesterSU Square is a Hall in the University of Leicester Student Union and is a double-height central atrium offering a flexible open floor. Design: The interior has pale timber flooring, exposed brick and metal columns beneath -
![Event Space at The Royal Suite in Leicester]()
from £495
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200 guestsThe Royal SuiteLeicesterSmack dab in the heart of Leicester, The Royal Suite is where weddings get their real sparkle. It’s got all the elegance of a royal ballroom, with a cheeky wink of modern flair. -
![Room 2 at Lvl1 @DSU in Leicester]()
from £100
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityRoom 2
150 guestsLvl1 @DSULeicester
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Room 2 is a Function Room in Lvl1 @DSU. The space has a flexible lounge-style layout organised into multiple seating zones. Design: The space has dark-painted walls, coloured accent lighting, mixed low lounge seating and -
![Dining Room at The City Rooms in Leicester City Centre]()
from £33
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityDining Room
60 guestsThe City RoomsLeicester City CentreThis room can seat up to 80 delegates and has natural daylight. This room works well when used with the bar which is directly next door. Delegates can choose to have their breaks in there as a private space if they wish. -
![The Drawing Room at The City Rooms in Leicester City Centre]()
from £33
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Drawing Room
55 guestsThe City RoomsLeicester City CentreThe Drawing Room is a Function Room in The City Rooms and is configured as a compact private dining space centred on a single long table. Design: The Drawing Room presents neutral painted walls, a patterned carpet and a low -
![The Pavilion at Winstanley House in Leicester]()
from £33
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Pavilion
160 guestsWinstanley HouseLeicesterThe Pavilion can accommodate up to 150 delegates and has dual aspect windows that open on to its own private terrace with views over our beautiful garden. -
![Wigston 2 at Holiday Inn Leicester - Wigston in Leicester]()
from £450
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityWigston 2
50 guestsHoliday Inn Leicester - WigstonLeicesterThe room has a compact, carpeted interior framed by wood-panelled walls and a suspended ceiling with recessed lighting. The layout uses round-table seating and a neutral colour scheme that supports focused, professional meetings. -
![Cafe & Outdoor Space at Browns Cafe Bistro in Leicester]()
from £150
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityCafe & Outdoor Space
30 guestsBrowns Cafe BistroLeicesterElegant café with a soft beige-gray interior, with round and oval tables arranged beneath stunning crystal chandeliers. The space seats 30-35 guests. Well-suited for events such as organised psychic evenings (up to 35 guests) -
![Loughborough & Harborough at Holiday Inn Leicester in Leicester]()
from £200
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityLoughborough & Harborough
100 guestsHoliday Inn LeicesterLeicesterLoughborough & Harborough is a function room in Holiday Inn Leicester and its defining quality is a pillar-free, reconfigurable layout that adapts easily between banquet and open-plan setups. -
![Ballroom at The City Rooms in Leicester City Centre]()
from £33
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityBallroom
200 guestsThe City RoomsLeicester City CentreBallroom, a function room in The City Rooms, is a Georgian banqueting hall distinguished by its surviving period architecture and high decorative ceiling.
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Booking costs of funeral wake venues average £100 hire fee per hour. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in Leicester, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £37 | to £160 | hire fee per hour |
| From £33 | per person | |
| From £350 | to £450 | hire fee per day |
These are the venues within 0.3 mi from central Leicester, available to book on Tagvenue:
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Networking Space at The Gresham Aparthotel
on 36 Market Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: The Gresham Aparthotel is a Grade II listed hotel in the centre of Leicester, offering boutique-style studios, apartments, meeting facilities, and event space for business and leisure guests. -
Dining Room at The City Rooms
on 16 Hotel Street, Leicester - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: The City Rooms is a Georgian banqueting hall and boutique hotel housed in a Grade II listed building, centred on a grand ballroom and period architectural features. -
Exclusive Hire at Lvl1 @DSU
on Mill Lane Campus Centre Building - 0.3 mi from centre.
Our user said: ‘Great communications and venue facilities...’
Smaller funeral wake venues usually fit up to 50 guests seated. Here are some great options in Leicester, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:
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Studio 4 at Create Studios Leicester - meeting room for 25 guests
Venue said: A bright, naturally lit room in a private section of the building, with a built-in presentation screen. A straightforward, professional setting for meetings, training sessions, workshops and small classes. -
The Orangery at Winstanley House - event space for 40 guests
Venue said: Adjacent to The Grand Ballroom is The Orangery, an ideal fusion of contemporary and Georgian architecture. With its red brick walls, modern lighting fixtures and plenty of natural daylight, it’s the perfect setting for smaller... -
Leicester Suite at Holiday Inn Leicester - Wigston, rated 4.8/5 - boardroom for 20 guests
Venue said: A light airy boardroom is suitable for small meetings and brainstorming sessions as well as interviews and training. This cosy yet comfortable space is perfect for holding small private events, including business-related...
Cheap funeral wake venues in Leicester start from £30 per person or £200 hire fee per day. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
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Dining Room at The City Rooms, from £33 per person (up to 60 guests seated)
Venue said: The City Rooms is a Georgian banqueting hall and boutique hotel housed in a Grade II listed building, centred on a grand ballroom and period architectural features. -
Loughborough & Harborough at Holiday Inn Leicester, from £200 hire fee per day (up to 100 guests seated)
Venue said: What guests say: The room is clean and well maintained, and the venue's staff provide attentive support during busy events. -
Studio 4 at Create Studios Leicester, from £25 hire fee per hour (up to 20 guests seated)
Venue said: Create Studios Leicester is a dance studio operating multiple in-house rehearsal rooms and featuring a street-level loading entrance that gives direct access into the building.
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