Theatres · East Midlands
De Montfort Hall
In or near Leicester.
De Montfort Hall is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Leicester · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
De Montfort Hall is located in Leicester, postcode LE1 7RU, and the nearest railway station is Leicester, which is 0.8 km away. Entry details are not provided, but the venue is wheelchair accessible.
About
De Montfort Hall is a working theatre in the United Kingdom, listed in OpenStreetMap as a public performance venue. Records date its origin to 1913. Address: Granville Road, LE1 7RU. Coordinates: 52.6250°, -1.1220°.
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Heritage listing
De Montfort Hall is the largest music and performance venue in Leicester, England. It is situated adjacent to Victoria Park and is named after the Father of Parliament, Simon de Montfort, the 6th Earl of Leicester.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
De Montfort Hall is a historic venue located near Victoria Park in Leicester, known for hosting a variety of events including concerts, comedy shows, and political meetings since 1913. The hall has served the community in numerous ways, from entertainment to shelter during times of need.
From the Wikipedia article
De Montfort Hall is the largest music and performance venue in Leicester, England. It is situated adjacent to Victoria Park and is named after the Father of Parliament, Simon de Montfort, the 6th Earl of Leicester.
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Background
History
The hall was built by the Corporation of Leicester in 1912 and 1913, and was opened to the public on 21 July 1913, at a cost of £21,000. The architect was Shirley Harrison (1876–1961), who also designed the Usher Hall in Edinburgh. He was the son of Stockdale Harrison, architect of Vaughan College. Its indoor auditorium seating capacity is approximately 2000, and the hall contains a pipe organ believed to be the only surviving example of a large concert organ by Leicester organ builders Stephen Taylor & Son Ltd. The organ was installed in 1914. The pipe organ is a particularly fine example and comprises 6000 pipes, attracting many distinguished organists to play recitals. In 2014 the pipe…
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- Coordinates
- 52.6250, -1.1220
- District
- Leicester
- Parish
- Leicester, unparished area
- Postcode
- LE1 7RU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Leicester South
- Phone
- 0116 233 3111
- Established
- 1913
- Nearest railway station
- Leicester — 0.8 km
- Official site
- www.demontforthall.co.uk
Sources
- osm: w103427868 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: De Montfort Hall (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: De Montfort Hall.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is De Montfort Hall?
- De Montfort Hall is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE1 7RU), in the parish of Leicester, unparished area.
- What is De Montfort Hall?
- De Montfort Hall is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to De Montfort Hall?
- The nearest railway station is Leicester, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE1 7RU.
- When was De Montfort Hall built?
- Built or established in 1913.
- Who owns De Montfort Hall?
- De Montfort Hall is owned by Leicester City Council.
- Is De Montfort Hall a listed building?
- De Montfort Hall is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- How do I get to De Montfort Hall?
- The nearest railway station is Leicester, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE1 7RU.