International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHoBiT)

  • Date: 17 May 2021 – 23 June 2021
  • Every day
  • Location: Atkins Building and Gallery, Lower Bond Street, LE10 1QU
  • Time: 9:00 – 17:00
  • Cost: Free

International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHoBiT) on the 17 May marks the day that we challenge homophobic discrimination in our communities.

Visit the displays to learn more about how people identifying as LGBT+ have shaped our lives in art, literature, science, technology, sport and more. 


A joint exhibition with Arts in Mind to celebrate the benefits of the arts to our mental health and wellbeing.


Alongside the artists, Atkins Building is also pleased to welcome our new café business the Hansom Café. The team at Hansom Café joined Atkins Building in November 2020 and are ready to serve Atkins Gallery visitors. The café has ample indoor seating and outdoor seating on the raised wooden deck in the rear courtyard at Atkins Building 


Hansom Café  has a cosy traditional menu, classic breakfast and lunches, cakes and sweet treats. They also have sandwich and treat platters for home events and workplace meetings.


Hansom Café serves Fairtrade accredited Rijo coffee and use free range eggs. To contact the Hansom Café please email [email protected] or phone 07828079592