Unusual Venues for Hire in Leicester

Unusual Venues for Hire in Leicester

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Top Unusual Venues in Leicester

From historic facades to unexpected interiors, Leicester doesn’t play it straight. Around Granby Street and the Clock Tower, you’ll find venues that do things a little differently. Unusual venues in Leicester include converted warehouses, heritage buildings with original features, and offbeat spaces that happily ignore the rulebook. Whether it’s a birthday, creative event, or something harder to pin down, these spots can handle it with ease and a bit of personality. Find the one that fits and go for it.

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The cost of unusual venues averages around £100 hire fee per hour. The final price will depend on location, size, amenities, and demand. Some venues also offer additional packages that include catering, AV equipment, or additional services. Take a look at the usual price ranges in Leicester, based on Tagvenue data:

Prices of unusual venues in Leicester as of September, 2026
From £50 to £150 hire fee per hour
From £33 per person
From £350 to £1000 minimum spend per event

You'll find unusual venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Leicester, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (September 2026):

Small up to 40 guests prices average £50 hire fee per hour
Medium between 60 and 160 guests prices average £350 minimum spend per event
Large over 250 guests prices average £150 hire fee per hour

These are the venues within 0.1 mi from central Leicester, available to book on Tagvenue:

  • Networking Space at The Gresham Aparthotel on 36 Market Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
    Venue said: The space includes air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, a fully stocked bar, and catering can be arranged on request. Self-catering is also available with access to the kitchen by prior arrangement.
  • Night Club at The Basement on 1 Wellington Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
    Venue said: The Basement isn’t just a venue — it’s an experience. A hidden gem in Leicester that offers character, energy, and flexibility all in one space.
  • Dining Room at The City Rooms on 16 Hotel Street, Leicester - 0.1 mi from centre.
    Venue said: This 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.

Cheap unusual venues in Leicester start from £450 hire fee per day or £30 per person. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:

  • Wigston 2 at Holiday Inn Leicester - Wigston, from £450 hire fee per day (up to 60 guests standing)
    Venue said: This suite is just perfect for training, meetings and networking for up to 60 people. Wigston 2 also has a private entrance and all the possible guest facilities to suit your needs.

  • Dining Room at The City Rooms, from £33 per person (up to 60 guests seated)
    Venue said: This 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.

  • Studio 1 at Create Studios Leicester, from £25 hire fee per hour (up to 20 guests standing)
    Venue said: Create Studios is an independent venue in Leicester's Clarendon Park offering four self-contained spaces for rehearsals, meetings, workshops, classes, private events, and creative productions.

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