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Top Quirky Wedding Venues in Leicester
Leicester is a goldmine for couples chasing unusual wedding venues. You will love the industrial corners that look like they were built for secret parties, leafy courtyards that feel illegally magical, rooftops begging for dramatic kisses, and eccentric historic spaces that refuse to play by traditional wedding rules. Tagvenue rounds up the city’s most chaotic, charming, and wonderfully strange spots in one easy place. If you want a celebration that feels unmistakably yours, you’re in the right territory.
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![Stage Suites at Holiday Inn Leicester - Wigston in Leicester]()
from £3700
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350 guestsHoliday Inn Leicester - WigstonLeicesterBBeverley S.
“We would highly recommend this venue for any special occasion.” -
![Night Club at The Basement in Leicester City Centre]()
from £350
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityNight Club
150 guestsThe BasementLeicester City CentreThe Basement is a unique underground spot, great for not only clubbing and gigs but also unusual weddings and corporate gatherings. Its low ceilings and exposed brickwork give it an intimate and intriguing vibe, especially -
![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. -
![The Kube at Leicester Racecourse in Near Leicester]()
from £5850
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityThe Kube
800 guestsLeicester RacecourseNear LeicesterThe Kube is the largest event space at Leicester Racecourse. This cube-shaped building can fit up to 550 people, so if you wish to throw a large wedding celebration, this is the perfect place. -
![The Club Suite at Leicester Racecourse in Near Leicester]()
from £2100
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityThe Club Suite
140 guestsLeicester RacecourseNear LeicesterLeicester Racecourse is not just a racecourse, it is also a versatile venue perfect for every type of event, especially weddings. Surrounded by a landscape rich in natural beauty, the venue offers a unique backdrop for your -
![Whole Venue at Athena Events Venue in Leicester City Centre]()
from £3000
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1400 guestsAthena Events VenueLeicester City CentreLocated in the heart of Leicester’s Cultural Quarter, Athena Events Venue is a landmark Midlands venue for events from 200 to 2,000 standing guests. Our flexible spaces—including the Cinema Suite, Deco Bar, Foyer, and Gallery—can -
![Wigston 1 at Holiday Inn Leicester - Wigston in Leicester]()
from £600
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200 guestsHoliday Inn Leicester - WigstonLeicesterThis suite is perfect for conferences, weddings and product launches and also has a private entrance and guest facilities for those looking to hold an event in Leicester. -
![The Orangery at Winstanley House in Leicester]()
from £33
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Orangery
40 guestsWinstanley HouseLeicesterAdjacent 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 -
![The Grand Ballroom at Winstanley House in Leicester]()
from £33
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Grand Ballroom
450 guestsWinstanley HouseLeicesterThe Grand Ballroom can accommodate up to 450 delegates and has dual aspect windows that open on to its own private terrace. With its own private bar and lounge areas, these can be used as an additional break-out space for -
![SU Square at University of Leicester Student Union in Leicester]()
from £200
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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 -
![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. -
![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.
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Prices of unusual wedding venues average £2100 hire fee per day. The cost varies based on the venue's size and additional services such as catering, floral arrangements, or bridal suites. It may also be influenced by the number and type of event spaces available in the venue, for example, separate areas for the ceremony, reception, and photo sessions. Spaces offering all-inclusive packages are a budget-friendly option for couples seeking a fuss-free experience. Check out typical price ranges in Leicester, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £495 | to £3000 | hire fee per day |
| From £33 | per person | |
| From £100 | to £160 | hire fee per hour |
These are the venues within 0.8 mi from central Leicester, available to book on Tagvenue:
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Night Club at The Basement
on 1 Wellington Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: The Basement – Leicester Tucked beneath the city streets, The Basement is an atmospheric, character-filled venue that delivers a truly unique nightlife and event experience. -
Whole Venue at Athena Events Venue
on Queen Street - 0.3 mi from centre.
Venue said: Athena Events Venue brings together a striking 1930s Art Deco setting, world-class facilities and a central Leicester location making it an ideal choice for conferences, corporate events, awards, exhibitions, celebrations -
SU Square at University of Leicester Student Union
on Percy Gee Building, University of Leicester University Road - 0.8 mi from centre.
Venue said: What guests say: The space has a lively atmosphere and helpful staff. Sightlines are limited from some seating positions.
Cheap unusual wedding venues in Leicester start from £30 per person or £25 hire fee per hour. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
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Stage Suites at Holiday Inn Leicester - Wigston, from £33 per person (up to 350 guests seated)
Our user said: ‘The wedding breakfast was out of this world and many of our guests commented on it.’ -
Studio 1 at Create Studios Leicester, from £25 hire fee per hour (up to 30 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. -
Event Space at The Royal Suite, from £495 hire fee per day (up to 200 guests seated)
Venue said: Smack 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.
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