Events

What is the capacity for exclusive venue hire at F1 Arcade Birmingham?

The venue can accommodate up to 530 guests for exclusive hire. This includes access to 53 high-end racing simulators, a 35ft main bar, and an outside terrace space that holds up to 50 guests.

What is the minimum spend requirement for exclusive venue hire?

The minimum spend is £6,000 excluding VAT for exclusive venue hire. This is in addition to the £4,800 hire fee and 10% service charge.

What is included in the exclusive venue hire package?

The package includes access to 53 racing simulators with rolling free play setup, AV equipment (screen sharing, microphones, and speakers), food and drink offering, access to the 35ft premium events bar, and tables and chairs setup to suit meeting needs. All racing simulator access is included with freeplay racing available.

What are the total costs for exclusive venue hire?

The base hire fee is £4,800, plus a 10% service charge of £900, plus the £6,000 minimum spend requirement (excluding VAT). Total costs start from approximately £11,700 including the minimum spend and service charges.

How do I make a booking for groups larger than 16 people?

For groups larger than 16 people requiring exclusive venue hire, you need to contact the Events Team directly rather than using the online booking system. The online booking system is only available for groups up to 16 people.

What is the response time for event enquiries?

The Events Team aims to respond to all enquiries within 48 hours, Monday through Friday. If you need to amend an existing booking, the best way is to respond to your email confirmation.

What AV equipment is provided with the venue hire?

The venue includes AV equipment as part of the exclusive hire package, featuring screen sharing capabilities, microphones, and speakers. This equipment is suitable for presentations and speeches throughout corporate events and team activities.

Can external catering be brought in for events?

The venue includes a food and drink offering as part of the exclusive hire package. However, specific details about external catering policies are not specified in the available information - this would need to be confirmed directly with the Events Team.

What setup options are available for corporate events and team activities?

The venue provides tables and chairs setup to suit meeting needs as part of the exclusive hire package. The space can accommodate cabaret-style setups and includes access to both indoor simulator areas and the outside terrace space.

Are there any restrictions on event timing or duration?

Events can run for extended periods - examples show events running from 08:30 to 18:00 for conferences and 15:00 to 00:00 for company away days. Specific timing restrictions and availability would need to be confirmed when making your booking enquiry.