Attenborough Arts Centre, See & Do in Leicester

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Attenborough Arts Centre

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Attenborough Arts Centre

The University of Leicester’s Attenborough Arts Centre is a pioneering place to make and see art.

The galleries host three major exciting and inspiring contemporary art exhibitions each year. Alongside each exhibition is a a series of regular free lectures, debates, talks, tours and family workshops.

They have a friendly and experienced team who are happy to assist and inform visitors about their range of year-round activities including courses, workshops, contemporary art, performance, dance and live music.

Building on its historic connections to the Attenborough family, the centre is a lively and engaging place to spot new talent, entertain children, learn a new skill, buy jewellery, prints and craft by local makers or simply meet up with friends and family over a coffee in the Attenborough café.    

The arts centre prides itself on being accessible and inclusive. It is fully accessible for wheelchair users and pushchairs. There is an induction loop hearing system available in all rooms and a Changing Places facility. At the front of the building there are four blue badge parking bays which can be booked in advance. 
 

 

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Visitor Details

Key Information

University of Leicester, Lancaster Road, Leicester, LE1 7HA

Tel: +44 (0)116 2522455

Opening Times

Box Office opening hours (30 Nov 2020 - 31 Dec 2024)
DayTimes
Monday - Sunday09:30 - 19:00
Gallery opening hours (30 Nov 2020 - 31 Dec 2024)
DayTimes
MondayClosed
Tuesday - Friday12:00 - 18:00
Saturday10:00 - 17:00
Sunday12:00 - 16:00
Attenborough Cafe (30 Nov 2020 - 31 Dec 2024)
DayTimes
Monday - Friday09:30 - 18:00
Saturday - Sunday10:00 - 16:00

* The Box office and cafe are open later during performances and classes. Cafe times vary one weekends.

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Saturday, 26 October 2024 - Saturday, 26 October 2024

Sunday, 15 December 2024 - Sunday, 15 December 2024

The Butterfly Boudoir Burlesque ShowThe Butterfly Boudoir Burlesque Show
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Saturday, 1 March 2025 - Saturday, 1 March 2025

Red curtainGreat Big Tiny World by Oily Cart
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Thursday, 17 October 2024 - Thursday, 17 October 2024

Empty red seats in a theatreFergus McCreadie
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Friday, 28 February 2025 - Friday, 28 February 2025

Empty red seats in a theatreWhen The World Turns By Oily Cart & PolyGlot Theatre
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Saturday, 26 April 2025 - Saturday, 26 April 2025

Sunday, 27 April 2025 - Sunday, 27 April 2025

Audience sitting in a performance theatreThe Detective Dog by Tiny & Tall Productions
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Thursday, 24 October 2024 - Thursday, 24 October 2024

Synergy R&D Sharing by Mark Smith and Musa MothaSynergy R&D Sharing by Mark Smith and Musa Motha
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Saturday, 30 November 2024 - Saturday, 30 November 2024

Shakti Leela presents Mahavidya ‘10 Wisdoms of The Great Mother’Shakti Leela presents Mahavidya ‘10 Wisdoms of The Great Mother’
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Thursday, 7 November 2024 - Thursday, 7 November 2024

Santi & Naz by The ThelmasSanti & Naz by The Thelmas
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Wednesday, 23 October 2024 - Wednesday, 23 October 2024

The Extraordinary Time-Travelling Adventures of Baron MunchausenThe Extraordinary Time-Travelling Adventures of Baron Munchausen
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Saturday, 23 November 2024 - Saturday, 23 November 2024

Film Night by The BoilerverseFilm Night by The Boilerverse
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Saturday, 14 December 2024 - Saturday, 14 December 2024

14/48 Presents Theatre Anonymous: A Christmas Carol14/48 Presents Theatre Anonymous: A Christmas Carol
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Saturday, 19 October 2024 - Saturday, 19 October 2024

Sunday, 20 October 2024 - Sunday, 20 October 2024

Monday, 21 October 2024 - Monday, 21 October 2024

Tuesday, 22 October 2024 - Tuesday, 22 October 2024

Wednesday, 23 October 2024 - Wednesday, 23 October 2024

Thursday, 24 October 2024 - Thursday, 24 October 2024

Friday, 25 October 2024 - Friday, 25 October 2024

Saturday, 26 October 2024 - Saturday, 26 October 2024

Expressions of the Heart: A Journey through Bharata Natyam by Hiten MistryExpressions of the Heart: A Journey through Bharata Natyam by Hiten Mistry
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Sunday, 23 February 2025 - Sunday, 23 February 2025

Empty red seats in a theatre14/48 Takeover
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Wednesday, 6 November 2024 - Wednesday, 6 November 2024

Person sitting in a chair taking notes on paperArt History: Reuse and Revival - Recycling Styles and Materials
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Sunday, 3 November 2024 - Sunday, 3 November 2024

Red curtain at a performance theatreAWOL by Rob Gee
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Saturday, 14 December 2024 - Saturday, 14 December 2024

Person with laptop, notebook and phone on table in front of themBargello Embroidered Star Decorations
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Friday, 18 October 2024 - Friday, 18 October 2024

Woman leading a group meetingBeautiful Beaded Jewellery
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Friday, 22 November 2024 - Friday, 22 November 2024

Red curtainBright Places by Rae Mainwaring
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Saturday, 23 November 2024 - Saturday, 23 November 2024

Kids participating in a theatre workshopChristmas Cyanotypes
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Saturday, 7 December 2024 - Saturday, 7 December 2024

Outdoor lamp covered in snow and dressed with a red bowCopper Christmas Decorations
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Tuesday, 22 October 2024 - Tuesday, 22 October 2024

Hand raised to ask a questionExploring Texture with Punch Needle
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Saturday, 23 November 2024 - Saturday, 23 November 2024

People sitting a table talking and taking notesFestive Punch Needle Embroidery
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Wednesday, 6 November 2024 - Wednesday, 6 November 2024

Wednesday, 13 November 2024 - Wednesday, 13 November 2024

Wednesday, 20 November 2024 - Wednesday, 20 November 2024

Wednesday, 27 November 2024 - Wednesday, 27 November 2024

Wednesday, 4 December 2024 - Wednesday, 4 December 2024

Wednesday, 11 December 2024 - Wednesday, 11 December 2024

Wednesday, 18 December 2024 - Wednesday, 18 December 2024

People making wreathsIndependent Life Drawing
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Wednesday, 30 October 2024 - Wednesday, 30 October 2024

Kids participating in a theatre workshopAn Introduction to Patchwork and Quilting
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Saturday, 16 November 2024 - Saturday, 16 November 2024

Empty red seats in a theatreMingus Sings!
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Tuesday, 5 November 2024 - Tuesday, 5 November 2024

Tuesday, 12 November 2024 - Tuesday, 12 November 2024

Tuesday, 19 November 2024 - Tuesday, 19 November 2024

Tuesday, 26 November 2024 - Tuesday, 26 November 2024

Tuesday, 3 December 2024 - Tuesday, 3 December 2024

People making wreathsMarvellous Macramé Makes
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Friday, 6 December 2024 - Friday, 6 December 2024

Saturday, 7 December 2024 - Saturday, 7 December 2024

Empty red seats in a theatreThe Winter's Tale
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Thursday, 28 November 2024 - Thursday, 28 November 2024

Audience sitting in a performance theatreWORD! International Day of Disabled Persons
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Thursday, 19 December 2024 - Thursday, 19 December 2024

Thursday, 30 January 2025 - Thursday, 30 January 2025

Thursday, 27 March 2025 - Thursday, 27 March 2025

Red curtain at a performance theatreWord!
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Saturday, 8 February 2025 - Saturday, 8 February 2025

Red numbered seats at a theatre14/48 Takeover workshops
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Friday, 18 October 2024 - Friday, 18 October 2024

Tuesday, 22 October 2024 - Tuesday, 22 October 2024

Friday, 25 October 2024 - Friday, 25 October 2024

Tuesday, 29 October 2024 - Tuesday, 29 October 2024

Friday, 1 November 2024 - Friday, 1 November 2024

Tuesday, 5 November 2024 - Tuesday, 5 November 2024

Tuesday, 12 November 2024 - Tuesday, 12 November 2024

Friday, 15 November 2024 - Friday, 15 November 2024

Tuesday, 19 November 2024 - Tuesday, 19 November 2024

Friday, 22 November 2024 - Friday, 22 November 2024

Tuesday, 26 November 2024 - Tuesday, 26 November 2024

Friday, 29 November 2024 - Friday, 29 November 2024

Tuesday, 3 December 2024 - Tuesday, 3 December 2024

Tuesday, 10 December 2024 - Tuesday, 10 December 2024

Tuesday, 17 December 2024 - Tuesday, 17 December 2024

Hand raised to ask a questionAdventures in Art
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Sunday, 27 October 2024 - Sunday, 27 October 2024

Apittame Arts: Creative Writing - Afrofuturism
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Wednesday, 16 October 2024 - Wednesday, 16 October 2024

People making wreathsCreative Collagraphs
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Tuesday, 3 December 2024 - Tuesday, 3 December 2024

Large camera on wooden branchFelt Wreath Making
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Friday, 6 December 2024 - Friday, 6 December 2024

Two people sat on the floor between art suppliesFestive Fused Glass Decorations
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Tuesday, 10 December 2024 - Tuesday, 10 December 2024

Two people running on a trailFestive Macrame Gonk
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Monday, 4 November 2024 - Monday, 4 November 2024

Woman leading a group meetingIntroduction to Natural Dyeing and Sustainable Textile Art
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Saturday, 16 November 2024 - Saturday, 16 November 2024

Hand raised to ask a questionLife Drawing Masterclass
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Saturday, 26 October 2024 - Saturday, 26 October 2024

People making wreathsPortraiture Workshop
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Saturday, 26 October 2024 - Saturday, 26 October 2024

Monday, 11 November 2024 - Monday, 11 November 2024

Saturday, 7 December 2024 - Saturday, 7 December 2024

Monday, 9 December 2024 - Monday, 9 December 2024

White, black and blue running shoesPottery for All Workshops
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Friday, 18 October 2024 - Friday, 18 October 2024

Friday, 25 October 2024 - Friday, 25 October 2024

Friday, 15 November 2024 - Friday, 15 November 2024

Friday, 22 November 2024 - Friday, 22 November 2024

Friday, 29 November 2024 - Friday, 29 November 2024

Friday, 6 December 2024 - Friday, 6 December 2024

Friday, 13 December 2024 - Friday, 13 December 2024

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Friday, 13 December 2024 - Friday, 13 December 2024

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Thursday, 17 October 2024 - Thursday, 17 October 2024

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Sunday, 27 October 2024 - Sunday, 27 October 2024

Luna Loves Library Day: The MusicalLuna Loves Library Day: The Musical
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Wednesday, 21 May 2025 - Wednesday, 21 May 2025

Elf Lyons: HorsesElf Lyons: Horses
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Saturday, 19 October 2024 - Saturday, 19 October 2024

Saturday, 26 October 2024 - Saturday, 26 October 2024

Saturday, 23 November 2024 - Saturday, 23 November 2024

Saturday, 30 November 2024 - Saturday, 30 November 2024

Saturday, 7 December 2024 - Saturday, 7 December 2024

Saturday, 14 December 2024 - Saturday, 14 December 2024

Saturday, 11 January 2025 - Saturday, 11 January 2025

Saturday, 18 January 2025 - Saturday, 18 January 2025

Saturday, 25 January 2025 - Saturday, 25 January 2025

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