Tigers Bg

A one-of-a-kind space for celebrating a loved one

Look back on a life lived among friends and loved ones at our unique celebration of life venue – a space rich in history and perfect for welcoming guests following a Leicester funeral.

As home to the Leicester Tigers, we’re a popular wake venue for rugby enthusiasts. After all, what better spot for a magical send-off than the home of English Rugby’s most successful team? 

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The place for your funeral gatherings in the heart of Leicester

Our large venue can accommodate all after-funeral events, from intimate gatherings to big celebrations of life. For large-scale plans, our Premiership Suite can hold hundreds of guests and features a private foyer plus a huge projector screen for displaying your favourite photo memories. Alternatively, our newest room, The Clubhouse, is an intimate space to host your post-funeral event with stunning floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking our famous pitch. 

All rooms within our celebration of life package benefit from a private cashless bar, complimentary Wi-Fi, free onsite parking and additional AV equipment as standard. 

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Compliment the day with delicious food and a thoughtful team

Feeding your friends and loved ones at our post funeral space in Leicester are award-winning caterers, Levy UK + Ireland. Whether it’s canapés and sandwiches or a sit down meal, our food and drink packages can be tailored to meet all tastes, budgets and cultures. 

We also know that arranging a celebration of life during such a hard time can be an overwhelming task. Our expert events team are here to ease the planning process and help deliver a celebration of life that lives up to the memory of your late loved one.

With everything we have on offer, our versatile venue makes for a truly stand-out space following a Leicester funeral. If you’re ready to book or simple want to know more, why not reach out to our team today?  

Find your space

I want an event space that can host:

Quick room size comparison table

Room Max Capacity Boardroom Cabaret Theatre U-Shape Reception Dinner & Dance Lunch & Dinner
Champions Club 450 N/A 200 400 N/A 450 250 300
Crumbie Lounge 80 30 40 70 30 80 N/A N/A
Executive Suites 12 12 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Final Whistle 1000 N/A N/A 800 N/A 1000 N/A N/A
Premiership Suite 1250 N/A 700 950 N/A 1250 700 750
The 1880 Club 450 N/A 200 400 N/A 450 250 300
The Chairman’s Lounge 100 30 35 70 20 100 N/A 70
The Clubhouse 120 25 60 55 20 120 80 80
The Try Line Club 150 50 100 120 35 150 100 120
Welford Investment Director’s Lounge 200 50 70 150 35 200 70 100
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Get in touch

We can’t wait to host your event at Mattioli Woods Welford Road. If you’re ready to start planning, let us know what you have in mind and we’ll be in touch.

Please complete the form below to submit an enquiry and we will endeavour to respond within 24 hours. Alternatively, you can contact us by phone (choose option 6) or email.

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