Venues
Throughout the year we work with amazing partner venues across Leicester who are committed to incredible events for families. Information correct at time of publication. Please confirm with venues directly.
Attenborough Arts Centre
The University of Leicester's Attenborough Arts Centre prides itself on being accessible and inclusive. With over 18 years of experience, their programme offers performance, courses and workshops, contemporary art exhibitions, activities for children and families, and more.
Parking
Car parking is free after 6pm on weekdays and weekends at the Medical Sciences Building next to Attenborough Arts Centre, visitors are required to ring the buzzer on entry to the car park and state that they are attending the Attenborough Arts Centre for access. Pay and display parking is available on Lancaster Road and in Victoria Park. Prices at time of writing are: £1 up to 2 hours, £2 up to 3 hours, £4 up to 12 hours.
Access
Four car parking spaces for blue badge holders are available at Attenborough Arts Centre. Attenborough Arts is fully accessible to wheelchair users.
Address
Lancaster Road, Leicester LE1 7HA
Telephone
0116 252 2455
Belgrave Library
The Spark is currently based at the library with our Imaginative Neighbourhoods project, and with artists in residence Parmjit Sagoo and Dave "Stickman" Higgins.
Parking
Limited spaces on Cossington Street.
Access
Belgrave library is accessible to wheelchair users with a ramp to the building and a wide entrance. Disabled car parking also available outside.
Address
Cossington Street, Leicester LE4 6JD
Telephone
0116 299 5500
Belgrave Neighbourhood Centre
Situated in the heart of Leicester's Golden Mile, this former Wesleyan Methodist church and school is now a neighbourhood community centre which offers a variety of classes, social activities and events for people of all ages.
Parking
The main entrance is located on Rothley Street, off Belgrave Road. A car park with limited spaces is situated behind the centre.
Access
The centre is fully accessible.
Address
Rothley Road, Leicester LE4 6LF
Telephone
0116 222 1004
The BRITE Centre
The BRITE Centre in Braunstone offers a variety of classes, social activities and events for people of all ages including rooms that can be hired.
Parking
A large car park is situated next to the centre. Disabled car parking is also available.
Access
Braunstone library is wheelchair accessible and an induction loop is available.
Address
Braunstone Avenue, Leicester LE3 1LE
Telephone
0116 299 5476
Curve
Curve is a spectacular state-of-the-art theatre based in the heart of Leicester's vibrant Cultural Quarter. Unlike any other theatre in the UK, it has no traditional backstage area. Audiences can enjoy the full theatre making process and peek behind the scenes.
Parking
Parking available in the NCP car park next to the Curve on Halford Street. Disabled parking spaces are available on Southampton Street opposite the Curve and in the NCP car park. The drop-off point for the Curve is on Rutland Street.
Access
Spaces for wheelchair users are available in the Theatre, Studio and RR2. All public areas are also accessible to wheelchair users. There are accessible toilets throughout the Curve including an adult hoist and changing facilities. Working dogs are welcome.
Address
Rutland Street, Leicester LE1 1SB
Telephone
0116 242 3595
LCB Depot
A creative hub at the heart of Leicester's Cultural Quarter.
Parking
No general onsite parking, but parking options in the area include: NCP Rutland Centre (LE1 1TQ 526) and NCP Lee Circle (LE1 3RE)
Access
Public areas fully accessible with wheelchair accessible toilets.
Address
31 Rutland Street, Leicester LE1 1RE
Telephone
0116 261 6800
Leicester Gallery
The Gallery provides a rich resource for DMU's students and staff and many others beyond the campus with unique opportunities to participate in projects, and encounter world-class artists. To book a workshop please email thegallery@dmu.ac.uk.
Parking
If you are travelling by car and using Sat Nav, use postcode LE2 7DP, which will direct you to the centre of the campus. Car parks are signposted from there. Nearest non-campus car park at Newarke Street car park.
Access
There is ramped/sloped access at the outside entrance. There is a canopy which provides weather protection at this entrance. Accessible toilet facilities are available.
Address
Vijay Patel Building, De Montfort University, Mill Lane, Leicester LE2 7PT
Leicester Museum & Art Gallery
On the ground floor of the museum, visitors can enjoy the Arts and Crafts Gallery. The first floor galleries include Picasso Ceramics: The Attenborough Collection and Leicester's internationally renowned German Expressionist collection. The museum also offers a range of events from curator's talks to lunchtime concerts.
Parking
The car park can be found by navigating to Princess Road West, LE1 6TP. The nearest major car park is the NCP situated on East Street, next to the Y Theatre.
Access
Leicester Museum and Art Gallery has full access for disabled visitors with a lift to the first floor galleries and an accessible toilet. Please note Gallery 6 has a small stage area for step access only. There is provision for two parking bays for Blue Badge holders in the museum car park. The museum also has available a wheelchair for loan during the visit to the museum (please contact the museum in advance to ensure availability).
Address
53 New Walk, Leicester LE1 7EA
Telephone
0116 225 4900
Leicester Print Workshop
Leicester Print Workshop is the Midlands centre for fine art printmaking. It is home to a large open access studio in central Leicester that houses equipment for silkscreen, stone and plate lithography, etching, engraving, relief and letterpress. It works with schools, community groups and arts partners to teach printmaking skills and runs evening and weekend courses for adult learners. The exhibition space has a regularly changing programme of print related exhibitions which are free to view.
Parking
On-street parking in nearby streets is available. The nearest car parks are at Phoenix Cinema, and the NCP Car Park (LE1 1TQ).
Access
This is a wheelchair accessible site. There is blue badge on street parking on Queen Street and Southampton Street. Please call if you would like to reserve space in the small onsite car park.
Address
50 St. George Street, Leicester LE1 1QG
Telephone
0116 251 4174
Phoenix
Phoenix is Leicester's centre for independent cinema, art and digital culture.
Parking
A public pay and display car park is available outside the Phoenix. Parking is free after 6pm and on Sundays. Parking at the Rutland Street NCP is available for £4.20 all day for Phoenix customers.
Access
Wheelchair parking is available outside the Phoenix. Wheelchair spaces are available as well as toilet and washing facilities. Hearing loops are also available and guide dogs are welcome.
Address
4 Midland Street, Leicester LE1 1TG
Telephone
0116 242 2800
Pork Pie Library & Community Centre
Access
The centre is all on the ground floor. There are wide entrance to both the library and the hall. Both have an accessible toilet. The venue also has a large text keyboard and track ball mouse.
Address
Southfields Drive off Saffron Lane, Leicester LE2 6QS
Telephone
0116 299 5480
St Barnabas Library
Access
The library is all on one level, has a wide entrance and induction loop and an accessible toilet. We also have a large text keyboard and track ball mouse.
Address
2 French Road, LE5 4AH
Telephone
0116 299 5450
Two Queens Gallery
Two Queens is an artist led gallery and studio complex situated in Leicester's Cultural Quarter.
Parking
On street short stay parking available. Long stay car parks at Phoenix and Curve.
Access
Two Queens Main Gallery space has step-free access. The project space is currently accessible via a short flight of steps and not wheelchair accessible. Nearest Accessible toilets are located at Curve and Phoenix, less than 5 minutes away.
Address
2 Queen Street, Leicester LE1 1QW
2Funky Music Cafe
2Funky Music Cafe is a live music venue based in the heart of Leicester's Thriving West End.
Parking
NCP Leicester St Nicolas Circle, St Nicolas Circle, LE1 4LF
Access
2Funky Music Cafe space has step-free access and accessible toilets.
Address
23 New Park Street, Leicester LE3 5NH
