LCB Depot, Leicester

Housed in Leicester’s former City Bus Depot on Rutland Street, LCB Depot is a modern re-imagining of an industrial past. Since opening in 2004, it has served as the city’s creative hub, offering subsidized workspaces for art organizations, exhibition spaces, and a lively program of public events.

The Depot’s Lightbox gallery hosts exhibitions, creative residencies, and showcases of local talent, while its spaces are frequently used for business networking, cultural gatherings, and major city festivals. Whether it’s LastFriday street food nights, Easy Saturday family days, or thought-provoking art displays, LCB Depot keeps Leicester’s creative scene thriving.

Grays Coffee Shop and Kitchen, located within the venue, provides fresh, seasonal food and specialty drinks from Monday to Friday, as well as during many of LCB Depot’s events. With free WiFi and both indoor and outdoor seating, it’s a perfect spot to refuel and connect.

Beyond the arts, LCB Depot supports Leicester’s creative and tech businesses with workspaces, mentoring, and advice from its Business Growth team. It also offers meeting rooms for hire and serves as a venue for evening and weekend social or corporate events.

A dynamic mix of heritage and contemporary creativity, LCB Depot continues to be at the heart of Leicester’s cultural and entrepreneurial landscape.