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Top Unusual Wedding Venues in Leicestershire
Cookie-cutter weddings never become family legends. Unusual wedding venues in Leicestershire include converted barns, industrial spaces, museums and elegant country estates that put their own spin on the big day. Around Leicester's Cultural Quarter and the rolling countryside beyond Market Harborough, you'll find locations full of personality that suit couples looking for something different. Many also welcome bespoke décor and flexible layouts to help bring your ideas to life. Scroll on and see what catches your eye.
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![Stage Suites at Holiday Inn Leicester - Wigston in Leicester, Leicestershire]()
from £3700
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350 guestsHoliday Inn Leicester - WigstonLeicester, LeicestershireBBeverley S.
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![Entire Venue at Ladywood Estate in Leicestershire]()
from £12000
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400 guestsLadywood EstateLeicestershireThe Pavilion, Orangery and Terrace can be used to host wedding ceremonies of up to 400 people. The Pavilion is a beautiful setting, used for dining and dancing and offers a commercial kitchen, cloakrooms and its own bar. -
![Night Club at The Basement in Leicester, Leicestershire]()
from £350
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityNight Club
150 guestsThe BasementLeicester, LeicestershireThe 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, Leicestershire]()
from £495
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200 guestsThe Royal SuiteLeicester, LeicestershireSmack 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 Leicestershire]()
from £5850
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityThe Kube
800 guestsLeicester RacecourseLeicestershireThe 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 Dovecote at Royal Arms Hotel in Leicestershire]()
from £595
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityThe Dovecote
65 guestsRoyal Arms HotelLeicestershireEnjoy your civil wedding ceremony in the Dovecote, a rustic barn space prepared to hold up to 65 guests. If you’re planning a larger reception, it can be extended with airy marquees placed on the acre of rolling land behind -
![Small Marquee at Royal Arms Hotel in Leicestershire]()
from £1895
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilitySmall Marquee
70 guestsRoyal Arms HotelLeicestershireExtend the Dovecote with the 12m x 6m Small Marquee to celebrate your wedding with an additional 70 guests. Although it is especially convenient for indoor-outdoor summer receptions, this space is available all year round -
![The Club Suite at Leicester Racecourse in Leicestershire]()
from £2100
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityThe Club Suite
140 guestsLeicester RacecourseLeicestershireLeicester 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, Leicestershire]()
from £3000
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1400 guestsAthena Events VenueLeicester, LeicestershireLocated 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 -
![The Orangery at Winstanley House in Leicester, Leicestershire]()
from £33
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Orangery
40 guestsWinstanley HouseLeicester, LeicestershireAdjacent 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, Leicestershire]()
from £33
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Grand Ballroom
450 guestsWinstanley HouseLeicester, LeicestershireThe 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 -
![Sapwood at The Woodlands at Hothorpe in Leicestershire]()
from £65
per person / per dayCheck availabilitySapwood
150 guestsThe Woodlands at HothorpeLeicestershireSapwood is The Woodlands' signature event space, a beautifully designed room that manages to feel both polished and warm. Flooded with natural light through full-height sliding glass doors, the space looks out onto open countryside,
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Prices of unusual wedding venues average £65 per person. 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 Leicestershire, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £33 | to £167 | per person |
| From £595 | to £2100 | hire fee per day |
| From £100 | to £160 | hire fee per hour |
Cheap unusual wedding venues in Leicestershire start from £30 per person or £450 hire fee per day. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
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The Orangery at Winstanley House, from £33 per person (up to 40 guests seated)
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... -
Wigston 2 at Holiday Inn Leicester - Wigston, from £450 hire fee per day (up to 50 guests seated)
Venue said: The 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 Dining Room at Royal Arms Hotel, from £995 hire fee per event (up to 55 guests seated)
Venue said: The Dining Room is a private Dining Room in the Royal Arms Hotel characterised by exposed dark timber beams and a low, traditionally proportioned ceiling.
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