What venue suits you?

Due to the small nature of the city of Leicester, many people assume that it would provide unsatisfactory venues for numerous types of event. However, these people are very wrong. Although Leicester is a somewhat compact city, it boasts a wide variety of architectural styles. Venues in Leicester range from contemporary modern buildings to old Georgian grade listed structures. Therefore, no matter what type of event you are looking to host, it is guaranteed that Leicester will be able to provide.



The advantages of a modern venue

Because Leicester is an ever developing city, always aiming to improve, there are several modern builds. Due to the nature of contemporary buildings, it eliminates any concern about facilities, for example the toilets, sound systems or lighting. This is a huge advantage as it allows for relatively stress-free decisions about your event such as how to create a specific mood. A modern venue also allows you to ensure that there will be no problems with disabled or elderly guests as this will have been considered during the design stage of the build.
Therefore, by opting for one of Leicester’s contemporary venues you eliminate many of the stresses that come with an older building.

The advantages of an old venue

Leicester contains several stunning historical venues, whereby simply the architecture will impress your guests before they even walk through the door. Whereas, a modern venue allows for easier planning, the older venue will naturally create the perfect ambiance for any event, whether it is a conference, wedding or anniversary party. Also, many of Leicester’s older venues have been enhanced so to be able to deal with large parties, ensuring that they are able to provide for elderly or disabled guests.
Photographs are always far more beautiful when taken inside an old building. Their structures leave no detail forgotten and so whether you are in a ballroom or the corridor there will always be a nice backdrop for you to take a photo.

The advantages of a large venue

Obviously you need to take into consideration how many people shall be attending your event, but when booking a large venue it does allow for you to choose several options to enhance your event. Even if you do not need all the room for guests, you could set up a guests book if it is a wedding or party, a child’s section if small children will need to be entertained, a buffet table if you are providing nibbles, or a dance floor section.

The advantages of a small venue

You do not need to feel pressured to book a large venue for your event in Leicester. If you are having more of a small gathering there are numerous small venues for you to choose from. The main benefit of a smaller venue is that you can easily create a more personal and cosy atmosphere.