Athena Leicester reviews by real event-goers

Review of Comic Con Leicester 2016

Great even, little crowded at the rails in Athena but otherwise amazing.

Review of Comic Con Leicester 2016

Had a great time, thought a lot of room was taken up with gaming and maybe a few more stalls wouldn't be a bad idea.

Review of Comic Con Leicester 2016

Nice little convention. Busy during the early hours but it was more bearable later on (I'm claustrophobic). Glad artists were upstairs. Gave them their own space. Would have liked more information on the cosplay competition as I nearly missed it but other than that it was really good.

Review of Comic Con Leicester 2016

My son really enjoyed Comic Con 2016. Thank you to all the organisers. Prices of stalls were a little steep Son had been saving for ages but still lots of stuff too expensive. He was disappointed there was not more Minerrant! Kids really enjoyed the retro games. More please. Great venue. Please advertise the special parking rate more as I nearly paid £15 but a lovely man informed me of the Athena deal inside the bar. Great idea! Saved me £10.00. People werecall result friendly and blue shirts worked so hard and everything was so well run and smooth. Thought queuing would be a nightmare but the stewards going down the queue giving out wristbands was perfect so when the doors opened we were all straight in. Well done!

Review of Comic Con Leicester 2016

First timer at comic con. What an amazing experience. My son who is nine was totally transfixed. The atmosphere was buzzing. The staff were friendly and helpful. There was a wide range of things to do and see. Gang beast was a firm favourite. The costumes were sensational. Only criticism was venue was really really warm. Uncomfortably so at times. Also would be great to have a stall that just sold cans of pop and water, rather than having to queue at the bar. Well done though a great family day out :)

Review of Comic Con Leicester 2016

The venue was very good though a tad hot. Well laid out and good access. A big shame the drinks and catering were let down the venue owners takung only card payments or exact cash. So basically no food or drinks. Outdoor seating may be an idea for the future as many hrs in a costume a seet is alway welcome. The comicon staff were very friendly and welcoming the stall holder were very welcomeing and happy to chatt (exept the tee shirt stall whi was very aloof and standoffish) Otherwise as our first ever event we cant wait for next year.

Review of Comic Con Leicester 2016

Amazing. Full stop

Review of Comic Con Leicester 2016

Very good! Looking forward to next year!

Review of Comic Con Leicester 2016

Way too hot and stuffy. Venue was too small and overcrowded if it was somewhere twice the size would be much preferable. Some good stalls but very limited to what there was available and limited interactive activities. No food available in the venue had to go else where for food. Left after an hour due to being bored.

Review of Comic Con Leicester 2016

We had a great day. Stall holders were friendly and sold some fun stuff!!!

Review of Comic Con Leicester 2016

Brilliant

Review of Comic Con Leicester 2016

It was a good afternoon lots going on will be going next year

Review of Comic Con Leicester 2016

Great day, can't wait till next year.....

Review of Comic Con Leicester 2016

Disabled access was limited, due to lay out of venue

Review of Comic Con Leicester 2016

Good atmosphere, good venue, could do with a few more things to do apart from retro gaming and shopping stalls, a couple of celebrity guests would have been good.

Overall enjoyable though and would go again

Review of Comic Con Leicester 2016

Great fun day, a real mix of ages and people

Review of Comic Con Leicester 2016

This year's comic con leicester was alright but the venue was not good too crammed in and the stalls was just okay so I would give this years 5\10

Comic Con Leicester 2016

Absolutely amazing, so glad I went, definitely back next year for more!!!

Review of Comic Con Leicester 2016

A fantastic event for adults and children. Such a great atmosphere.

Review of Comic Con Leicester 2016

Buzzing event Saturday marred by poor decision of Athena to turn on the heating! Lots of stalls representing various genre: could do with a programme of talks and/or demonstrations as it was, computer gaming areas aside, pretty static. Guest of honour, Dan Abnett, was not accorded the honour he deserved.