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 The Empire Listed by The Empire
The Empire Wedding Venue in Leicestershire: Click to view gallery
1 Foundry Lane, Belgrave Gate
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE1 3WU

Tel: 0116 220 1129
Fax: 0116 273 7630

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Venue type: Historic Building
Description:
This elegant venue is a work of magnificent architecture. Full of antique charm and character makes a truly grand setting for your wedding.

Located in the centre of Leicester. Competitively prices.
Ideal for corporate events,conferences,award ceromonies.
Practicalities
Ceremony/Reception: Ceremony & reception
Total venue capacity: 500
Photography inside: Balcony
Parking: available
Disabled access: yes
Food + entertainment

Type of cuisine: self catering
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Further info & directions

Additional details:
Our aim is to work with you to ensure that all your requirements are met, and you can be assured of a professional service ensuring your event will be successful. The package includes:

Hire of hall
Use of our handcrafted tables and chairs
Use of Stage for top table/entertainment
Use of PA system
Use of crockery, cutlery and glassware
Use of linen
Use of our large production kitchen for your chosen caterer

No corkage charges as drink to be supplied by client.


Directions by public transport:
By Train: Leicester Railway Station is a 5 minute taxi drive.


Directions by car:
From the South-From the M1 at junction 21, take M69/A5460 exit to Coventry/Leicester.

At roundabout,take the 3rd exit onto A5460 towards Leicester/A563.

Go straight on the 1st roundabout then turn right at A47/St Augustine Rd.

Turn left at A47/St Nicholas Circle.

Turn left at A47/Vaughan Way.

Take the ramp onto A594/Vaughan Way. Continue to follow A594.

Take the ramp onto A594/Burleys Way.

At roundabout,take the 1st exit onto A607/Belgrave Gate.

Turn left at Foundry Square.

From the North - From M1 junction 22,take the A50/A511 exit to Leicester/Coalville.

At the rundabout, take the 1st exit onto A50 heading to Leicester/Markfield. Go through 5 roundabouts.

Slight left at A549/Vaughan Way. Continue to follow A594.

Take the ramp onto A594/Burleys Way.

At the roundabout,take the 1st exit onto A607/Belgrave Gate.

Turn left at Foundry Square.

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Wedding reception hall

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Balcony View

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A view from the Stage

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Civil Wedding Set up

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Indian Ceremony

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Reception Party

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Balcony View

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