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EventLAB Series: Introducing the Event

Leicester City Centre offers a distinguished selection of formal event venues, ideal for corporate gatherings, galas, and conferences. These venues provide a sophisticated atmosphere, state-of-the-art facilities, and impeccable service to ensure your event is executed with the utmost professionalism.

Leicester City Centre offers excellent transport options for event organisers. With Leicester Railway Station and East Midlands Airport nearby, attendees can easily travel to and from the city. Plus, the iconic Leicester Cathedral and Guildhall provide unique backdrops for your event.

TRANSPORT

Discover Leicester City Centre's iconic landmarks. Leicester Cathedral, where King Richard III's remains were found, adds intrigue to any event. The medieval Guildhall offers a historic backdrop. These landmarks provide unique and captivating settings for your gathering.

LANDMARKS

Leicester City Centre has a rich history, with evidence of Roman and medieval settlements. The city was a major hub during the Industrial Revolution, and its textile industry inspired the famous phrase "Leicester, Leicestershire, best in the Midlands."

HISTORY

Leicester City Centre, located in the heart of Leicester, is a bustling hub of activity that offers a range of options for hosting your next event. With its convenient transport links, including Leicester Railway Station and the nearby East Midlands Airport, getting to and from the city centre is a breeze for both local and international attendees.

One of the standout features of Leicester City Centre is its rich historical heritage. The city is home to the iconic Leicester Cathedral, where the remains of King Richard III were discovered, adding a unique and intriguing element to any event. Additionally, the Guildhall, a stunning medieval building, provides a charming and historic backdrop for gatherings.

When it comes to venues, Leicester City Centre has a diverse range of options to suit every occasion. The Curve Theatre, known for its modern architecture and innovative performances, offers a contemporary space for conferences and presentations. For a more intimate setting, the King Richard III Visitor Centre provides a captivating venue with its interactive exhibits and immersive atmosphere.

In terms of accommodation, Leicester City Centre boasts a variety of hotels to cater to different budgets and preferences. The Holiday Inn Leicester City Centre and the Mercure Leicester The Grand Hotel are just a couple of the options available, ensuring that your guests have a comfortable stay during their visit.

With its convenient transport links, rich historical heritage, and diverse range of venues, Leicester City Centre is an ideal location for hosting your next event. Whether you're planning a conference, meeting, or celebration, this vibrant city has everything you need to make your event a success.

Leicester City Centre

Host electrifying events at De Montfort Hall with renowned concerts and shows, or choose Phoenix cinema and art centre for an intimate film screening or cultural exhibition. Engage guests with Leicester's vibrant live music scene.

ENTERTAINMENT

Immerse in Leicester's Diwali celebrations, the largest outside India, or explore cultural diversity at the Caribbean Carnival. Ideal for culturally themed events, rich in tradition and vibrant community spirit.

CULTURE

Discover Leicester Cathedral, the final resting place of King Richard III, and the adjacent King Richard III Visitor Centre, which delves into his life and the discovery of his remains.

Leicester is a city with a strong heritage in arts and entertainment, making it an ideal location for hosting events. The Curve Theatre stands out as a state-of-the-art performing arts center, known for its distinctive architecture and a program that includes touring productions, musicals, and local performances. For those looking to incorporate history into their event, the Guildhall, a preserved timber-framed hall dating back 600 years, offers a unique backdrop.

Sports enthusiasts can take advantage of the King Power Stadium, home to Leicester City Football Club, which also serves as a venue for conferences and events. The city's connection to sports is further cemented by the Leicester Tigers rugby team, with Welford Road Stadium providing additional event spaces.

Leicester's cultural scene is marked by the annual Leicester Comedy Festival, which could provide an entertaining option for event attendees. The city also boasts the National Space Centre, an attraction with a futuristic Rocket Tower and domed planetarium, offering an inspiring venue for events with a scientific twist.

Accessibility is a key feature, with Leicester's central location in England and convenient transport links, including a direct train service from London St Pancras. This connectivity, combined with a selection of hotels and venues, makes Leicester a practical choice for event planners seeking a seamless experience for their guests.

Leicester

Discover top Formal Event Venues in Leicester City Centre for corporate events. Ensure your occasion exudes elegance and professionalism.

Formal Event Venues in Leicester City Centre

Formal Event Venues

Host elegant corporate events at Glaziers Hall in Leicester City Centre. Perfect for conferences, receptions, and professional gatherings.

Directly on the River Thames, the Bridge Room is a multi-purpose space suitable for meetings , small conferences, training, breakfast meetings, receptions, private dining and away days. With views over the City, the Bridge Room provides river views for up to 50 of your most important dinner guests, with the adjoining Thames Room for a pre-dinner reception or as a syndicate/breakout space. 

Both rooms feature built in screens and projections with camera systems available for hybrid events. There is super fast wifi with download and upload speeds of up to 300mbps. 




Elegant dining table in The Bridge Room, Glaziers Hall for corporate dinners and gatherings.

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Elegant chiavari chairs in The Bridge Room, Glaziers Hall for meetings and presentations.

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The Bridge Room at Glaziers Hall: modern event space with large windows for natural light.

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The Bridge Room at Glaziers Hall: circular seating, ideal for workshops and meetings.

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Versatile event space in Glaziers Hall with large windows, ideal for meetings and gatherings.

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The Bridge Room

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Glaziers Hall

Leicester Centre Formal Events | Glaziers Hall

Host elegant corporate events at Royal Horseguards in Leicester City Centre. Perfect for professional gatherings with a touch of class.

The River Room on 2nd floor of One Whitehall Place offers a stunning backdrop to your private dinner. With views over Whitehall Gardens, London Eye and River Thames

Once the ladies room, the wooden-panelled River Room is perfect for formal and informal dinner parties. 

This can be hired as one room, or in conjunction with 
Churchill's Bar for pre-lunch or dinner drinks


Elegant River Room dining setup for gala dinners and corporate events.

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Elegant banquet hall with wood paneling, ideal for corporate dinners and formal events.

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Elegant River Room at The Royal Horseguards Hotel, perfect for networking events and receptions.

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Elegant dining table in River Room, Royal Horseguards Hotel for corporate events.

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Elegant banquet room at The Royal Horseguards Hotel, perfect for weddings and corporate events.

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River Room

The Royal Horseguards Hotel and One Whitehall Place

Royal Horseguards: Leicester Formal Events

Host elegant corporate events at The Brewery, a top formal venue in Leicester City Centre with historic charm and modern facilities.

The King George III Room, named after his royal visit in 1787, is a unique venue with period features including a barrel vaulted ceiling and exposed brickwork. On the ground floor, the room is directly accessible from the reception and the loading bay, and is joined to the Lower Sugar Room and the Queen Charlotte. The space can hired individually, or together with the Porter Tun for bigger events. The room has solid oak flooring.

Stylish event space with dance floor and twinkling lights for corporate events and celebrations.

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Vibrant event space at The King George III, ideal for gala and networking.

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Elegant banquet hall at The King George III, perfect for corporate dinners and galas.

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Vibrant event space at The King George III with stylish seating for social gatherings.

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The King George III

The Brewery

The Brewery: Leicester's Premier Formal Venue

Host elegant corporate events in Leicester's top formal venues. Perfect settings for professional gatherings in the city centre.

Featuring the original black and white marble flooring, the Great Hall commands view over the Thames and is an ideal space for corporate dinners and private parties. 
Guests can arrive for a reception at the back of the house in the Orangery and South Parlours. In fine weather, enjoy the terrace overlooking Greenwich Park before heading through to the Hall for dinner. 
For those wishing to add a dancing element to their event, the venue offers its Undercroft where guests can also retreat for post dinner drinks, dancing and entertainment. This venue really does have it all!


The Great Hall at The Queen's House, elegant venue for weddings and corporate events.

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Conference in The Great Hall, Queen's House; elegant venue with engaged audience.

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Elegant Great Hall event space with floral centerpieces for galas and corporate dinners.

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Elegant gold chairs in The Great Hall, perfect for upscale events and conferences.

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Elegant banquet in The Great Hall, Queen's House with checkered floor and floral centerpiece.

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The Great Hall

The Queen's House

Leicester City Centre Formal Event Spaces

Host elegant corporate events at The HAC in Leicester's heart. Perfect for galas, banquets, and professional gatherings with exclusive privacy.

The Prince Consort Rooms are an exceptionally sleek and stylish venue incorporating the elements of HAC's history, ideal for corporate events, Christmas and summer parties, gala dinners, award banquets, and more. In addition to the vaulted ceilings, hardwood flooring, and skylights that let in plenty of natural light, the Prince Consort Rooms boasts its own private courtyard entrance giving your event exclusive use and privacy. During the summer months, you'll also be able to enjoy our pop up summer terrace!

Prince Consort Rooms at HAC: elegant event space with greenery for corporate meetings and gatherings.

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Spacious Prince Consort Rooms venue with high ceilings for conferences and receptions.

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Prince Consort Rooms at HAC, bustling networking event with ambient lighting and booths.

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Gala event in Prince Consort Rooms, HAC with elegant table settings and blue lighting.

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Live musicians in stylish attire at Prince Consort Rooms, HAC event atmosphere.

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Prince Consort Rooms

The HAC (Honourable Artillery Company)

Leicester City Centre Formal Events | The HAC

Host elegant corporate events at top Formal Event Venues in Leicester's heart. Perfect for professional gatherings.

The Terrace Gallery is brightly lit space perfect for a business conference, room hire includes projector, screen, PA system including 1 handheld microphone and Wi-Fi. The space allows up to 120 theatre or 81 cabaret and is often hired in conjuncture with the Garden Room to allow a separate welcoming and refreshments area. 


Terrace Gallery in London: modern event space with natural light for meetings and gatherings.

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Terrace Gallery at Museum of London, modern venue for cultural and corporate events.

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Networking event at Terrace Gallery, London; modern architecture, professional atmosphere.

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"Modern conference room in Terrace Gallery, London, with engaged audience at a professional meeting."

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Terrace Gallery event space with purple chairs, ideal for presentations in London.

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Terrace Gallery

London Museum Spaces

Leicester City Centre Formal Events

Host elegant corporate events in Leicester's premier Formal Event Venues. Perfect for professional gatherings in the city centre.

One of London's last remaining Livery Halls, Stationers' Hall was completed in 1673.  The Hall comprises a suite of characterful, interlinking rooms, along with a Garden, that combine to make the perfect events and conference venue. 

The Livery Hall is the largest space and has opulent stained glass windows which give an impressive ambience. The Court Room is fabulously elegant and ideal for breakout sessions. 

The Stock Room joins the two larger spaces and is often used for dancing or drinks.

The secluded Garden with its' huge plane tree is an ideal location for a summer event.

Charming outdoor venue at Stationers' Hall, perfect for intimate gatherings and networking events.

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Exclusive Venue at Stationers' Hall: elegant event space for conferences and seminars.

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Elegant event space in Stationers' Hall with chandeliers, perfect for upscale receptions.

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Serene outdoor venue at Stationers' Hall, perfect for events and gatherings.

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Elegant Stationers' Hall venue with wooden paneling for conferences and formal gatherings.

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Exclusive Venue

Stationers' Hall and Garden

Host elegant corporate events at RSA House in Leicester City Centre. Perfect for conferences and receptions with a touch of class.

Benjamin Franklin Room is ideal for theatre and cabaret styles meetings and drinks receptions. Spacious and elegant, this ground-floor room has recently been refurbished to the highest standards. The room features a stunning chandelier designed by Troika and two original Adam fireplaces. Close to the entrance, cloakroom this room is easily accessible for all guests. 

Elegant meeting room with long table, ideal for professional events at RSA House.

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Elegant Benjamin Franklin Room at RSA House, perfect for corporate events and meetings.

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Elegant event space in The Benjamin Franklin Room, perfect for networking and gatherings.

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Elegant Benjamin Franklin Room with columns, perfect for receptions and meetings.

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Elegant Benjamin Franklin Room in RSA House, perfect for networking events and receptions.

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The Benjamin Franklin Room

RSA House

RSA House: Leicester's Premier Formal Venue

Host elegant corporate events in Leicester's premier formal venues. Perfect for professional gatherings in the city centre.

Located on the ground floor of this spectacular Westminster event venue is the Stephenson room, one of our smaller but really traditional function rooms. This cosy meeting room has high ceilings and large windows allowing in lots of natural daylight. Your delegates will be amazed by the rich, dark oak panelling and the ceilings adorned by beautifully embellished plaster and lit by a large chandelier. There is a solid wooden table along the middle of the room, ideal to seat up to 26 people for a board meeting or for a small presentation for up to 30 people theatre style.

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Stephenson Room

One Great George Street

Leicester Centre Formal Event Space

Host corporate events with style in Leicester's top formal venues. Perfect for professional gatherings in the city centre.

The private dining rooms situated on level 38 of the iconic Gherkin building offer unforgettable views of the London skyline. Double room bookings are ideal for intimate dining celebrations for up to 50 guests. Private dining events at The Gherkin are lavishly catered for with bespoke breakfast, lunch and dinner menus that bring to life Searcys' passion for British produce and seasonality. 

Double private dining rooms at Searcys, Gherkin, with sunset views for upscale events.

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Elegant dining table in Searcys at the Gherkin for upscale corporate events.

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Elegant private dining rooms at Searcys, perfect for corporate events and upscale gatherings.

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Double private dining rooms

Searcys at the Gherkin

Leicester Formal Event Spaces - City Elegance

Host elegant corporate events at Leicester's premier Formal Event Venues. Perfect for professional gatherings in the city's heart.

The largest of the Club’s function rooms, the David Lloyd George Room features a grand piano once played by Rachmaninov, set against a backdrop of perfectly preserved Victorian architecture. 

Seating up to 140 people for formal dinners and up to 200 for a standing reception, this room is extremely adaptable. It can be set up in a myriad ways to suit various functions such as boardrooms, lectures or launch events. 

In addition to our David Lloyd George room, our Smoking Room can be offered as a pre-event reception space for the additional price of £275 for the hour. 



David Lloyd George Room, elegant event space with chandeliers, ideal for corporate events.

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Elegant banquet hall in David Lloyd George Room, ideal for weddings and corporate events.

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David Lloyd George Room, elegant meeting space with chandeliers for corporate events.

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David Lloyd George Room, elegant wood paneling, formal meeting space at National Liberal Club

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David Lloyd George Room with polished grand piano, perfect for receptions and gala dinners.

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David Lloyd George Room

The National Liberal Club

Host elegant corporate events at Inner Temple in Leicester City Centre. Ideal for galas and awards with stunning Georgian features.

Dine under glistening chandeliers in the Inner Temple Hall, a stunning private dining room perfect for gala dinners, banqueting and celebratory dinners. With Georgian architecture, ornate stained glass windows and superb versatility, it's ideal for awards ceremonies and exclusive dining experiences. Seating up to 240 guests, the Hall offers an elegant setting for corporate banquets and private dining in the City, with exceptional cuisine and historic atmosphere.

Elegant Inner Temple Hall set for a formal dinner, perfect for corporate events and galas.

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Elegant banquet hall in The Inner Temple, perfect for weddings and corporate events.

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Elegant banquet hall with black linens, ideal for corporate dinners and weddings.

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Elegant banquet hall in The Inner Temple, perfect for formal events and corporate dinners.

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The Hall

The Inner Temple

Inner Temple: Leicester's Premier Formal Venue

Host elegant corporate events in Leicester's premier Formal Event Venues. Perfect for meetings & workshops with top facilities & central location.

The Manufacturing room is located on the first floor and offers an abundance of natural light, air conditioning and views over St James's Park. 

One of our larger and more flexible rooms, which can be arranged in a variety of setups making it perfect for Meetings, Workshops, Small Lectures and Private Dining or Lunches. This room is also ideal as syndicate space when used in conjunction with the Lecture Theatre.

An unmanned registration table and a coat rail are available outside the room.

Inbuilt AV or onsite removable AV can be hired at an additional cost.