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Boulton Room

IET Birmingham: Austin Court

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Boulton Room at IET Birmingham: Austin Court, featuring round tables and red chairs for meetings.
  • From £45 per person
  • 32 Cabaret
  • Birmingham New Street Station
  • From £45 per person
  • 32 Cabaret
  • Birmingham New Street Station
Historic listed building with direct access to landscaped courtyard provides unique indoor-outdoor flexibility in Birmingham's canal district.
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  • Flexible layout options
  • Advanced AV systems
  • Complimentary WiFi
  • Professional technical support
  • Natural daylight throughout
  • Ground-floor accessibility
  • Direct courtyard access
  • Wooden beamed ceilings

The Boulton Room is sure to impress for a variety of event types with its views and access through double doors to our beautiful, landscaped Courtyard for additional outdoor breakout space.The Boulton Room combines character with convenience, offering ground-floor access and a range of layouts, as well as wooden beamed ceilings and natural daylight.

Frequently asked questions

The Day Delegate Rate is £54.95 plus VAT (£65.94 including VAT) per person per day. This comprehensive package includes room hire, flipchart, screen, data projector, Wi-Fi, tea/coffee with pastries on arrival, mid-morning and mid-afternoon tea/coffee with biscuits, hot and cold finger buffet lunch, and iced water throughout the day.

The venue offers flexible room configurations including cabaret style seating for various group sizes. Based on actual bookings, rooms can accommodate from 10 people up to 100+ people in cabaret style, with conference style setups also available for presentations and meetings.

Standard AV equipment includes data projector, screen, flipchart, and complimentary Wi-Fi as part of the Day Delegate Rate package. For larger events, additional equipment like PA systems, handheld microphones, and big screens for presentations are available, with professional technical support provided.

Yes, the venue can accommodate complex multi-room requirements. Recent bookings have included configurations with 3 rooms for 20 people each, plus additional rooms for 10-15 people, all running simultaneously for consultation and training events across multiple days.

The venue operates with events typically running from 08:00/09:00 to 17:00/18:00 for business events. Office hours for the sales team are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9am-5pm, and they can accommodate bookings well in advance with some dates showing availability into 2026.

Yes, soundproofing is available as the venue has accommodated specific requests for soundproof rooms where conversations between adjacent rooms cannot be heard. This makes it suitable for sensitive business consultations and confidential meetings.

Beyond the standard DDR package, the venue offers flexible catering including tea/coffee refreshments without lunch, both catered and non-catered options, and can accommodate specific dietary requirements. They welcome discussions about customized catering arrangements to suit different event needs.

The Boulton Room provides access through double doors to a beautiful landscaped Courtyard for additional outdoor breakout space. The venue also offers ground-floor access, natural daylight, wooden beamed ceilings, and is located in the Brindleyplace district with canal views.

Bookings are being taken well into 2026, suggesting advance booking is recommended. The sales team responds to availability inquiries and can provide alternative dates if requested dates are unavailable, with contact available through phone (+44 121 600 7500) or email.

The venue can accommodate requests for secure overnight room access, as evidenced by inquiries about rooms needing to be secure overnight for extended consultation periods. Specific security arrangements should be discussed with the events team during booking.

More about IET Birmingham: Austin Court

Step into history at IET Birmingham Austin Court, a stunning listed building that has been transformed into Birmingham's most versatile event destination. Situated in the dynamic Brindleyplace district with picturesque canal views, our heritage venue combines original architectural character with contemporary amenities and flexible spaces. From intimate boardroom meetings to large conferences for 150 delegates, our 14 interconnecting rooms adapt to your needs while offering modern conveniences including complimentary WiFi, advanced AV systems, and professional technical support.