Leading events venue.
ATHENA, LEICESTER - LE1 1QD
Widely recognised as the UK’s leading and most dynamic events venue, Athena provides a truly unique backdrop to our world-class Christmas parties.
Each year Leicester’s leading events venue is spectacularly transformed into the city’s most popular Christmas Party destination. Entertaining around 14,000 guests over 22 party nights we offer an experience like no other, treating 700 guests per evening to the night of their lives!
- Centrally located
- A range of hotels within walking distance
- Taxi pick up / drop off point
- 2 minute walk from the train station
- Free cloakroom
- Parking next to the venue
“I’m always very impressed with the organisation and running of this event, also the high standard of the food for such a large amount of people – I’ll be back in December!”
"WOW! An amazing night… I book our xmas party every year and found on the night everything exceeded mine and my colleagues expectations. Thank you!”
“Couldn’t have asked for more… Guests who came with us were asking for details for their parties next year”
“What an incredible evening! Amazing venue, attention to detail was fabulous and the food was delicious. Good news spreads fast and we are doubling our numbers for next year”
“Just a quick note to say a huge thanks for another great Christmas Party – our staff loved it! They seem to get better each year!”
“This was our third year at the venue and we had a fabulous time.”
"I cannot fault the staff at the event, they did everything they could to ensure we had a hassle free evening. A big thanks to everyone for a great event!!”
“This was the most we have ever spent on a Christmas party and was by a long way the best money we have ever spent. It was worth every penny and the feedback without exception was fantastic - from the youngsters to the more mature, our team had an absolute ball! Thank you to all!”
“Loved the whole experience. What sets it apart is the pre-dinner treats - entertainment, varied choice of bars in a small locality, good quality canapés. Also the midnight buffet- more indulgence! Love the themes- creates the excitement and ambience.”
By Car:
Easily accessible from Leicester’s road network
By Train:
2 minutes walk from Leicester’s main train station
By Plane:
East Midlands Airport only 30 minutes drive away
Hotels:
A large selection of hotels to suit all budgets located nearby.
Parking:
NCP car park and Queen Street car parks next to venue. Some limited free car parking spaces in vicinity of the venue.
Ramada Encore
1 minute walk from the venue | 0116 366 0150
Hotel Ibis
5 minute walk from the venue | 0116 248 7200
Mercure Leicester
5 minute walk from the venue | 0844 815 9012
Hotel Maiyango
8 minute walk from the venue | 0116 251 8898
The Gresham Aparthotel
9 minute walk from the venue | 0116 243 7666
Holiday Inn Leicester
10 minute walk from the venue | 0871 942 9048
Travelodge Leicester
10 minute walk from the venue | 0871 559 1826