Leicester Athena

Leicester Athena is an Art Deco event venue in the city center featuring decorative terracotta panels and multiple flexible spaces for different configurations. The building offers professional audio-visual equipment and catering services within its interconnected interior spaces.

Architect Robert Arthur Bullivant designed this building in 1936 as an Odeon Cinema with seating spread across multiple levels. The Grade II listed status reflects its architectural importance and has helped preserve its original structure.

The venue hosts ceremonies, conferences, exhibitions, concerts, and gatherings while preserving its original 1930s character throughout the interior spaces. Visitors and residents experience this place as a living cultural hub where different communities come together.

The venue is located on Queen Street in the city center with good road access from main routes. Multiple entrances and internal stairs help visitors navigate through the different spaces.

The decorative terracotta panels were crafted by William Neatby at the Lambeth workshops of Doulton and Co. These ornamental details showcase the skilled craftsmanship that went into the building's original design.

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: December 12, 2025 09:04