Getting Here
Our spectacular, state-of-the-art theatre is based in the heart of Leicester’s Cultural Quarter. our City Centre location makes us accessible both by car and public transport methods.
Address Curve, 60 Rutland Street, Leicester, LE1 1SB
We use what3words to make our venue more accessible. The exact location of our Halford Street entrance (close to our Green Room Café) can be found at ///wide.wiping.dared, whilst our Rutland Street entrance (close to our Box Office) can be found at ///driver.other.ideal.
Choose How You Move Journey Planner
Leicester City Council have introduced a new app that is tailored to Leicester and Leicestershire, favouring more sustainable travel routes.
The app is available on both Apple and Android, as well as a website version, which you can find here: www.choosehowyoumove.co.uk/journeyplanner/
By Car
On arrival into Leicester, follow signs for the Cultural Quarter and Curve. If you are using a satellite navigation system to reach us, please enter the postcode LE1 1SB.
For the latest travel information, we recommend following Area Traffic Control Leicester on Twitter or tuning into BBC Radio Leicester (104.9fm).
PARKING
Important Update regarding Parking Around Curve
National Car Parks (NCP), which operated several nearby car parks, entered into administration earlier this year. As a result, several sites, including Rutland Centre (the site next to Curve) were closed.
Please be assured we are continuing work with Leicester City Council and other local stakeholders to reopen the car park as a priority.
In the interest of continued access to Curve for audiences driving in, we wanted to make you aware of alternative parking arrangements. These can be found below or by clicking here, including information on parking rates as they currently stand, the approximate walking distance to Curve, and access provisions. We do however advise you check the car park’s own website in advance of travelling for the latest details on tariffs and opening times.
Should you have any questions about your upcoming visit to Curve, please get in touch by emailing contactus@curvetheatre.co.uk
Thank you and we look forward to welcoming you to Curve soon.
FAQs
Any available discounts for nearby parking will be sent to customers with upcoming bookings via e-mail, in advance of their visit. If you have any questions about your visit, please contact our Box Office team on 0116 242 3595 or tickets@curvetheatre.co.uk.
We have put together an updated list and map of other local car parks surrounding Curve for you to consider ahead of your visit. The map includes parking rates as they currently stand, approximate walking distance to Curve, and access provisions. We do however advise you to check the car park’s own website in advance of travelling for the latest details on tariffs and opening times.
Queen Street
Leicester, LE1 1QW
what3words: ///jolly.stages.send
2 minutes walk from Curve
Open 24 hours
Hourly charges starting from £1.20*
Phoenix Square
Leicester, LE1 1TG
what3words: ///tape.create.slate
3 minutes walk from Curve
Open 24 hours
Hourly charges starting from £2.50*
Access Bays: 3
Dover Street
Leicester, LE1 6PW
what3words: ///moon.town.late
6 minutes walk from Curve
Open 24 hours
Hourly charges starting from £2.50*
Access Spaces: 7 | Max Height: 1.98m
Leicester Railway Station
Leicester, LE1 1PG
what3words: ///adjust.nasal.term
8 minutes walk from Curve
Open 24 hours
Hourly charges starting from £2.00*
Access Spaces: 15
East Street
Leicester, LE1 6NB
what3words: ///assure.edits.memo
9 minutes walk from Curve
Open 24 hours
Hourly charges starting from £1.50*
Access Spaces: 14
Haymarket
Leicester, LE1 3HR
what3words: ///bulb.ship.head
9 minutes walk from Curve
Open 24 hours
Hourly charges starting from £2.50*
Access Spaces: 23
Newarke Street
Leicester, LE1 5SN
what3words: ///kicks.envy.cups
9 minutes walk from Curve
Mon – Sat | 6.30am -1.00am (Fri 1.30am) & Sun | 10am – 6pm
Hourly charges starting from £2.50*
Access Spaces: 16
Upper Brown Street
Leicester, LE1 5AG
what3words: ///sorry.nearly.zoom
9 minutes walk from Curve
Open 24 hours
Hourly charges starting from £2.50*
Access Spaces: 0
Abbey Street
Leicester, LE1 3UA
what3words: ///people.humid.spray
10 minutes walk from Curve
Open 24 hours
Hourly charges starting from £1.30*
Access Spaces: 3
Clyde Street
Leicester, LE1 3UA
what3words: ///cargo.oils.reach
10 minutes walk from Curve
Open 24 hours
Hourly charges starting from 90p*
Access Spaces: 0
Highcross Rooftop Car Park
Leicester, LE1 4FY
what3words: ///probe.hugs.keep
13 minutes walk from Curve
Open 24 hours
Hourly charges starting from £3.50*
Flat evening rate of £2.50* between 5pm and 6am.
Access Spaces: 70
Max Height: 1.98m
Electric vehicle charging facilities (Level 1)
Highcross John Lewis Car Park
Leicester, LE1 4QJ
what3words: ///forum.wires.during
14 minutes walk from Curve
Open 24 hours
Hourly charges starting from £3.50*
Flat evening rate of £2.50* between 5pm and 6am.
Access Spaces: 109
Max Height: 1.98m
Electric vehicle charging facilities (Level 1)
By Bus
All Leicestershire bus services have stops within a 3 to 10 minute walk of Curve. Services that stop on or near Charles Street, Humberstone Gate or at Haymarket Bus Station are the closest.
Regional bus services terminate at St Margaret’s Bus Station, Gravel Street, LE1 3AG (12 minutes walk from Curve).
For more information on your nearest bus stop, visit Leicester City Council’s Travelling by Bus website, or contact Traveline on 0871 220 2233.
By Train
Leicester Train Station is less than 10 minutes walk away via Charles Street.
London to Leicester is just over one hour via East Midlands Railway, and there are also regular direct services operated from Derby, Sheffield and Nottingham.