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The Charlotte sits on Oxford Street in the heart of Leicester, a venue with a storied past—from its days as The Princess Charlotte to its evolution as a pub and live music space. Today, visitors can still feel Leicester’s cultural footprint by exploring nearby pubs, restaurants, and hotels, all within easy reach of the city centre. Whether you’re planning to reminisce about legendary performances or simply enjoy a night out in a vibrant venue district, secure your seats and plan ahead with our quick guide to seating, parking, transport, and nearby amenities.
Note on venue history: The Princess Charlotte evolved into The Charlotte, a compact standing/club-style space with a capacity around 400 before it closed in 2010. The building has since undergone changes and now houses different businesses, but its legacy as a birthplace of memorable UK gigs remains a point of local pride. If you’re in Leicester looking for live music vibes, explore current city centre venues and keep an eye on listings from affiliated partners for hotels and dining that complement a night out on Oxford Street.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity expanded to about 400 after a 1998 refurbishment (doubling from about 200).
- Address: 8 Oxford Street, Leicester, LE1 5XZ, United Kingdom.
- Venue type: pub and music venue (Princess Charlotte later renamed The Charlotte) on Oxford Street.
- Notable acts hosted included Oasis (1994), Radiohead (early shows), Blur, Coldplay (1999–2000), Muse, Kasabian, Arctic Monkeys, The Killers, The Proclaimers, and The La's.
- Seating chart: no formal published seating chart; the main gig space operated as a small standing/club-style venue with capacity around 400.
- Status: music venue closed permanently in 2010; the building later reopened as a pub (2014–2017) and, by 2017, the site was repurposed as an oriental supermarket.
- Notable status changes: originally The Princess Charlotte, then The Charlotte; building repurposed and renamed with no ongoing operation as The Charlotte.
- Nearby transport and parking: Leicester city centre parking with multiple city car parks; Oxford Street is in the city centre with nearby parking options, and there are hotels nearby (e.g., Holiday Inn Leicester City Centre and Novotel Leicester).