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Charnwood Arts

Transforming lives and strengthening communities through the power of creativity

We inspire, empower, and connect people, fostering personal growth, well-being, and meaningful social change. 

About Charnwood Arts

Charnwood Arts is a community arts organisation based in Loughborough, Leicestershire, established in 1976 and celebrating 50 years in 2026. We nurture creativity across visual arts, crafts, music, multimedia and literature, welcoming people of all abilities and backgrounds. Through workshops, exhibitions and partnerships, we bring communities together and celebrate cultural diversity.

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What’s On

Featured
Outwoods VR
Aug 3
Outwoods VR

Outwoods VR is a new immersive (VR) experience and installation that invites connection to Charnwood Forest through the exploration of immersive play.

Eat, Breathe, Create @ The Hub
Aug 6
Eat, Breathe, Create @ The Hub

Take a moment out to focus on your wellbeing. Develop your arts skills with share them with others in an open and friendly environment.

Loughborough Mela 2026
Aug 9
Loughborough Mela 2026

Loughborough Mela 2026! Coming soon…

Heron Wellbeing Music Cafe
Aug 12
Heron Wellbeing Music Cafe

The Heron Wellbeing Music Café is a relaxed, inclusive live music session funded by Charnwood Arts and delivered by Musicworks to support wellbeing in the local community.

Geet Sangeet
Aug 12
Geet Sangeet

Music-based sessions in Hindi and Gujarati for people living with dementia, and their carers.

Eat, Breathe, Create @ The Hub
Aug 13
Eat, Breathe, Create @ The Hub

Take a moment out to focus on your wellbeing. Develop your arts skills with share them with others in an open and friendly environment.

Eat, Breathe, Create @ The Hub
Aug 20
Eat, Breathe, Create @ The Hub

Take a moment out to focus on your wellbeing. Develop your arts skills with share them with others in an open and friendly environment.

Heron Wellbeing Music Cafe
Aug 26
Heron Wellbeing Music Cafe

The Heron Wellbeing Music Café is a relaxed, inclusive live music session funded by Charnwood Arts and delivered by Musicworks to support wellbeing in the local community.

Geet Sangeet
Aug 26
Geet Sangeet

Music-based sessions in Hindi and Gujarati for people living with dementia, and their carers.

Eat, Breathe, Create @ The Hub
Aug 27
Eat, Breathe, Create @ The Hub

Take a moment out to focus on your wellbeing. Develop your arts skills with share them with others in an open and friendly environment.

Creative Book Art
Sep 3
Creative Book Art

A hands-on printmaking and bookmaking workshop with artist Mandeep Dhadialla. 

Eat, Breathe, Create @ The Hub
Sep 3
Eat, Breathe, Create @ The Hub

Take a moment out to focus on your wellbeing. Develop your arts skills with share them with others in an open and friendly environment.

Drawing Room
Sep 7
Drawing Room

Take time out to relax, meet new people or to quietly work on a drawing project.

Care, Breathe, Create
Sep 8
Care, Breathe, Create

A calm, creative wellbeing group for anyone caring for a child or adult.

Watercolour with Katy
Sep 8
Watercolour with Katy

Learn the basics of watercolour painting in this four week beginner friendly course.

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Find Us

It’s easy to find us in Loughborough:

Address:

Charnwood Arts
27 Rectory Place
Loughborough
LE11 1UW

Phone:

01509 265728

Email:

info@charnwoodarts.com