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.
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:
| 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:
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.
Page last updated in September 2026
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