Leicester Athena, Art deco event venue in Cultural Quarter, Leicester, England
The Leicester Athena extends across 1500 square meters of space, featuring decorative terracotta panels and accommodating more than 1000 guests for various functions.
Architect Robert Arthur Bullivant designed this Grade II listed building in 1936 as an Odeon Cinema with a capacity of 2,182 seats across multiple levels.
The venue maintains its original 1930s architectural elements while functioning as a central location for ceremonies, conferences, exhibitions, concerts, and social gatherings.
Located on Queen Street in Leicester city center, the building provides professional audio-visual equipment, catering services, and flexible spaces for different event configurations.
The building includes ornamental terracotta panels created by William Neatby at the Lambeth premises of Doulton and Co, representing distinctive architectural craftsmanship.
Location: City of Leicester
Inception: 1936
Address: Queen Street / Rutland Street, Leicester, LE1 1SA, England
Website: http://athenacb.co.uk
GPS coordinates: 52.63535,-1.12665
Latest update: March 15, 2025 20:51
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