Loughborough Arts Map

Charnwood Arts is a community arts and cultural organisation who aim to foster creativity and participation in the arts within the local community. They work across a range of artistic disciplines, including visual arts, creative craft, music, multimedia and literature. They organise workshops, events, festivals, exhibitions, and projects that promote community cohesion and cultural diversity. They also collaborate with local artists, community groups, and other organisations to deliver creative opportunities and cultural activities.

Find them at 27 Rectory Pl, Loughborough LE11 1UW.

Fearon Hall Community Centre is a vibrant and flexible community hub offering rooms for hire, a wealth of diverse activities and events, a friendly café and a warm welcome. Their spaces are perfect for community festivals, events and celebrations & for organisations to run training, meetings and networking events, health and wellbeing classes, art events and more. They also offer a range of free and paid for community activities, art-based events, theatrical and musical based performances and foodie nights.

Find them at Rectory Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire LE11 1PL.

Institute is a design studio that collaborates across the arts, using design and technology to explore ideas and develop the media that will communicate the ideas of the future. 

Find them at Upper Rooms, Baxter Gate, Loughborough, LE11 1TG.

John Storer Charnwood is a charitable organisation, working to promote and achieve community activity and well-being. They run John Storer House in Loughborough, a fully accessible community centre, supporting the residents of Charnwood. They provide volunteering opportunities, whether it be in the kitchen, driving people to their hospital appointments, helping with activities or greeting people at reception, you can make a difference by volunteering there. They also provide leisure and social activities both on and off-site for adults with learning disabilities and for older people, and their sessions include craft, music & movement, drama and lunch clubs

Find them at John Storer House, Wards End, Loughborough, LE11 3HA.

Find them at Asha House, 63 Woodgate, Loughborough, LE11 2TZ.

Located in the heart of Loughborough, the Charnwood and Queen’s Park Café Galleries provide vibrant spaces for showcasing artistic talent and community creativity.

Charnwood Gallery, housed within Charnwood Museum, is the main temporary exhibition space, hosting at least three exhibitions annually. It welcomes proposals from local artists and community groups whose work aligns with the museum's core themes.

Queen’s Park Café Gallery offers a charming venue for individual or group artists to exhibit 2D artworks. Frequented by both seasoned and emerging creatives, past exhibitors include Charnwood Arts and the Charnwood Drawing and Painting Group.

Find them at Charnwood Museum, Queens Park, Granby St, Loughborough, LE11 3DU.

We have our very own exhibition space on campus, based in Martin Hall. This space is for University use to showcase the work and achievements of staff and students. It can be booked by departments / schools, research groups, academics, students, societies, professional services or other groups.

We want to showcase the breadth of what the University does so exhibitions are welcomed from all corners of the campus. Exhibitions must be good quality, well put together and portray the University in a positive light.

Modern Painters, New Decorators is an artist-led organisation running a gallery, shop and studios in Loughborough, UK. We believe that artists can positively impact where we live and why we live there. We make visual art projects, community workshops and creative networks.

Find them in their new location at Unit 1, Luxurio, Aumberry Gap, Loughborough from Easter 2025.

Sock Gallery is an exciting exhibition space within the foyer area of Loughborough Town Hall. Sock Gallery hosts a range of inspiring and thought-provoking exhibitions throughout the year, including an annual Open Exhibition. The gallery also runs artist led workshops, meet the artist sessions and a Christmas Art & Craft Fair.

Find them at Town Hall, Market Pl, Loughborough LE11 3EB.

Find them at 17 Southfields Road, Loughborough, LE11 2TS.

Situated in the former Victorian swimming baths, Charnwood Museum showcases the rich heritage of the local area.

Featuring a wide range of exhibits reflecting the history, geology, archaeology and industries of Charnwood and the surrounding area, permanent displays include 'Coming to Charnwood', 'The Natural World of Charnwood', 'Living off the Land' and 'Earning a Living'.

Find them at Queens Park, Granby St, Loughborough, LE11 3DU.

The UK's only double track, main line heritage railway, The Great Central Railway are the only place in the world where full size steam engines can be seen passing each other – just as it was when steam ruled the rails. The workers and volunteers cherish and develop the railway's legacy as a contemporary visitor attraction to educate, entertain and bring value to the local community.

Find them at Great Central Railway PLC, Great Central Rd, Loughborough, LE11 1RW.

Established as a memorial to those who lost their lives in the two world wars, the Carillon Tower is not only a place of remembrance but also a museum preserving local history. Located in the heart of Queen’s Park, the museum showcases a range of artefacts, documents, and exhibits that reflect the impact of the wars on Loughborough and its people. Managed by dedicated volunteers, it offers visitors a unique insight into the town’s heritage and its role in the global conflicts of the 20th century.

Find them at Queen's Park, Loughborough, LE11 1HA.

The Old Rectory building represents a rare survival of a stone built 13th century manor house. Today it stands in its own grounds on Rectory Place on the edge of the modern town centre.

The building was home to the Rectors of All Saints Parish Church for most of its life and probably represents one of the oldest Rectories in the country.

The Old Rectory now houses a museum run by the Loughborough Archaeological and Historical Society.

Find it at Rectory Pl, Loughborough, LE11 1UW.

Taylor's Bell Foundry has been producing high quality bells in Loughborough since 1839 & bells produced here are known for their beauty and purity of tone. Many thousands of bells have been cast at the Bell Foundry and they can be heard throughout the world from Australia to Africa and from The Americas to Europe.

Find them at Freehold Street, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 1AR.

Albert House is a new multi-purpose venue in Loughborough built by Our Neighbourhood. It has hosted events such as supper clubs to yoga evenings and has a range of networking spaces for local businesses.

Find them at 1 Albert St, Loughborough, LE11 2DW.

The COPE Auditorium is an accessible, staged theatre with tiered seating, designed for live performances, screenings, and large group rehearsals. It offers a professional and versatile space, accommodating an audience of up to 226 people. It is available for bookings outside of university timetabling hours.

Find it at Edward Barnsley Building, Epinal Way, Loughborough, LE11 3BT.

The Generator Project is transforming a derelict 1930s building in Loughborough into a creative industries and community arts hub.

The former Art College building is in two distinct parts but will operate as an integrated operation. Our Neighbourhood is in charge of the Old Art College building fronting Frederick Street where they have already created new spaces for locally based creative businesses and a thriving café with bakery and florist.

This project will create:

• Public access to a multimedia arts centre café and restaurant for performance, exhibitions, and community engagement.
• A focus for community engagement, activity and business support.
• A sustainable hub which prevents the need for people to travel elsewhere to access similar facilities.

The space hopes to be open to the public in mid to late 2025.

Find them at Packe St, Loughborough, LE11 3BJ.

The Loughborough Town Hall is a building fronting onto the Market Place in Loughborough, Leicestershire, England. Built as a corn exchange and ballroom in 1855, it later became a municipal building and subsequently a theatre. It is a Grade II listed building as well as a multi-purpose receiving house theatre, Art gallery and venue, set in the heart of town.

Find it at 39-40 Market Pl, Loughborough, LE11 3EB.

Martin Hall Theatre is a versatile performance space featuring tiered seating (no stage) and a backstage area, ideal for live performances from societies and large groups. It has an audience capacity of 264 and is open for free bookings by University students and staff outside of timetabled teaching.

Find it in Martin Hall, Loughborough University.

Public is an independent coffee shop and bakery, known for Nutella croissants. They believe in good coffee, fresh loaves, flaky croissants and an ever evolving list of goodies. They also regularly host events from pop-up clothing to music nights, as well as regular food evenings.

Find them at 12 Frederick St, Loughborough LE11 3BJ.