Abbey Pumping Station
Abbey Pumping Station - Abbey Pumping Station now tells the story of the city's industrial, technological heritage. The magnificent, restored rotative beam engines are an impressive example of Victorian engineering and a highlight of the venue. For a unique wedding, the Beam Engine House is licensed for small civil ceremonies and the Switch Room for larger weddings. It also has a café facility which is ideal for entertaining or training events. Our extensive grounds hold a marquee (seats 160) for larger corporate or private functions. All areas can be hired separately or together as part of a package for private functions or corporate events. You are welcome to arrange your own catering and there is no corkage charge. See: leicester.gov.uk/privatehire leicester.gov.uk/weddings
To make a booking or enquire about hiring this venue please use the contact details below - Please mention Venues for Hire
Corporation Road
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE4 5PX
0116 299 5111
Booking Manager
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Abbey Pumping Station description
Museum / Wedding Venue / Business Meeting Rooms / Party Venue / Marquee Venue
Medium (1-150)
Abbey Pumping Station now tells the story of the city's industrial, technological heritage. The magnificent, restored rotative beam engines are an impressive example of Victorian engineering and a highlight of the venue.
For a unique wedding, the Beam Engine House is licensed for small civil ceremonies and the Switch Room for larger weddings. It also has a café facility which is ideal for entertaining or training events. Our extensive grounds hold a marquee (seats 160) for larger corporate or private functions.
All areas can be hired separately or together as part of a package for private functions or corporate events.
You are welcome to arrange your own catering and there is no corkage charge.
See: leicester.gov.uk/privatehire
leicester.gov.uk/weddings
Venue suitability
This venue is suitable for the following uses:
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Venue facilities
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Other venue facilities
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Explore the rooms this venue has for hire by expanding the sections below.
The Beam Engine House extends over 2 floors and holds 4 magnificent Gimson rotative beam engines, still in working order.
The ground floor space is licensed for small weddings and the upper floor has magnificent panoramic views.
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Ideal for seminars, training, private functions and corporate events. Separate doors lead onto the adjacent Beam Engine House and extensive grounds.
Now licensed to hold civil weddings.
Self-catering café facilities are available for light refreshments.
Capacity
As meeting room:
35
For dining:
35
As theatre:
50
For dancing:
25
For a reception:
60
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An enclosed area available for outdoor activities or for pitching a marquee or gazebos
Capacity
As theatre:
250
For dancing:
250
For a reception:
250
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Abbey Pumping Station has a number of areas in its grounds suitable for outdoor activities and for a marquee or gazebos.
The grounds contain a sensory garden and children's play area. There is also a miniature railway, which may be available to hire (with driver) on limited occasions
Capacity
As theatre:
250
For dancing:
250
For a reception:
250
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A marquee is available all year round, for private and corporate functions, training, events, shows and wedding receptions.
Tables and chairs can be provided.
Additional heating in winter can be arranged.
Capacity
As meeting room:
160
For dining:
160
As theatre:
220
For dancing:
100
For a reception:
250
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