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West Midlands Circus Centre

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Versatile event space with aerial rigging in West Midlands Circus Centre for workshops and performances.
  • From £350
  • 200 Reception
  • Five Ways,Train station
  • From £350
  • 200 Reception
  • Five Ways,Train station
Grade 2 listed Quaker Meeting House with built-in aerial rigging system and 7m ceiling height in tranquil private grounds.
Kimberley Rolph
Kimberley Rolph

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  • Piano
  • Small amount of lighting
  • Outdoor gardens
  • Kitchen facilities
  • Disabled access
  • Aerial rigging system
  • 7m ceiling height
  • Harlequin dance floor
  • Dance mirrors
  • Digital projector
West Midlands Circus Centre is an impressive Grade 2 Listed building with 7m height, ornate wooden ceilings and an elegant front facade, ideal for arts events, creative workshops or retreats. With an inbuilt aerial rig perfect for circus, filming, photoshoots, theatre performance, exhibitions and cabaret, we can additionally provide aerial performers or choreography, lighting, hung decoration or set. Featuring two spaces, a kitchen and a tranquil garden for breakout, networking or auditions, WMCC is the ideal performance space, dance studio, festival site or function room.



Frequently asked questions

The venue provides 3 large tables, 8 small tables, 75 chairs, and 8 stools as standard equipment. Additional furniture can be hired in if needed for larger events. The space also includes a small stage, PA system, lighting equipment, digital projector, piano, and dance mirrors.

Yes, outside catering is permitted and the venue has kitchen facilities available for use. The venue can provide catering information and recommendations if needed, but you're free to arrange your own food service.

Setup can begin from 9am, but events cannot start until 1pm due to church services that may be loud until that time. The church can be moved to a smaller space as a one-off arrangement to give you uninterrupted setup time from 9am.

Yes, the venue has full disabled access and disabled toilets on site. Children are welcome and the venue provides children's toys, books, and games for family-friendly events.

The venue offers off-street private parking for approximately 8 cars. It's located just a 6-minute walk from Fiveways station and the main Birmingham ring road for additional transport options.

The space features 7m ceiling height with inbuilt aerial rigging perfect for circus, filming, and theatre. It includes a small stage, PA system with microphones and monitors, lighting equipment, digital projector, and the ability to hang set pieces or backdrops.

The venue can accommodate events up to 200 people and offers flexibility with room arrangements. For larger events requiring specific table setups, the venue can hire in additional equipment within your budget, though this would need to be arranged in advance.

The venue features tranquil gardens with oak trees, grassy space, and a small pond, perfect for breakout sessions, networking, auditions, or outdoor elements of creative workshops and filming projects.

The venue is well-suited for arts events, creative workshops, dance, circus, filming, photoshoots, theatre performances, and exhibitions. The space includes Harlequin dance flooring and aerial rigging capabilities, making it particularly suitable for movement-based activities.

Beyond the standard equipment, the venue can provide aerial performers or choreography, additional lighting, hung decoration, and set design services. These would be arranged as add-on services depending on your specific creative requirements.




More about West Midlands Circus Centre

A beautiful Grade 2 listed building nestled inside small private grounds, West Midlands Circus Centre is an old Quaker Meeting House, perfect for conferences, weddings and bespoke events. Offering two large halls dotted with original building features and impressive ornate wooden ceilings, the Centre is disability accessible, equipped with a small kitchen and large entrance hall. The gardens feature oak trees, grassy space and a small pond. The Centre benefits from off-street private parking and is just 6 6-minute walk from the busy Fiveways station and the main Birmingham ring road.


Whole Venue at West Midlands Circus Centre - Arts

Capacity: Up to 200 guests (Reception)
Location: Quaker Meeting House, St James Road, Edgbaston, B151JP, Birmingham
Coordinates: 52.4692013, -1.9156183

Features

  • Wifi
  • Ability to hang set/backdrops
  • Aerial rigging
  • Dance mirrors
  • Digital projector
  • Harlequin dance floor
  • Outdoor gardens
  • Performers available
  • Piano
  • Seating & tables
  • Small amount of lighting
  • Wifi

Food & Drink

  • External Catering Allowed
  • External Alcohol Allowed
  • Kitchenette
  • Catering Equipment Provided

Space

  • Parking Spaces
  • Disabled Access
  • Outdoor Space
  • 175m² (1,884ft²)
  • Ceiling Height 7m (23ft)

Licenses

  • TENs Available
  • Wedding License

Capacities

  • 150 Cabaret
  • 100 Classroom
  • 200 Reception
  • 200 Standing
  • 150 Theatre
  • 150 U-Shaped

Venue Guide Prices

Arts

Venue Hire Per Day

PriceSchedule
£850 / Venue FeeEvery day, 09:00 - 17:00

Minimum spend

PriceSchedule
£350 / Minimum spendEvery day, 09:00 - 17:00

Business

Venue Hire Per Day

PriceSchedule
£850 / Venue FeeEvery day, 09:00 - 17:00

Minimum spend

PriceSchedule
£350 / Minimum spendEvery day, 09:00 - 17:00

Events

Venue Hire Per Day

PriceSchedule
£850 / Venue FeeEvery day, 09:00 - 17:00

Minimum spend

PriceSchedule
£350 / Minimum spendEvery day, 09:00 - 17:00

Frequently Asked Questions

What furniture and equipment is included with the Arts space rental?

The venue provides 3 large tables, 8 small tables, 75 chairs, and 8 stools as standard equipment. Additional furniture can be hired in if needed for larger events. The space also includes a small stage, PA system, lighting equipment, digital projector, piano, and dance mirrors.

Can I bring my own catering or use outside caterers for events?

Yes, outside catering is permitted and the venue has kitchen facilities available for use. The venue can provide catering information and recommendations if needed, but you're free to arrange your own food service.

What are the setup and breakdown time restrictions?

Setup can begin from 9am, but events cannot start until 1pm due to church services that may be loud until that time. The church can be moved to a smaller space as a one-off arrangement to give you uninterrupted setup time from 9am.

Is the venue accessible for people with disabilities and families?

Yes, the venue has full disabled access and disabled toilets on site. Children are welcome and the venue provides children's toys, books, and games for family-friendly events.

What parking is available at the venue?

The venue offers off-street private parking for approximately 8 cars. It's located just a 6-minute walk from Fiveways station and the main Birmingham ring road for additional transport options.

What technical capabilities does the Arts space offer for performances and filming?

The space features 7m ceiling height with inbuilt aerial rigging perfect for circus, filming, and theatre. It includes a small stage, PA system with microphones and monitors, lighting equipment, digital projector, and the ability to hang set pieces or backdrops.

Can the venue accommodate large-scale events requiring specific room configurations?

The venue can accommodate events up to 200 people and offers flexibility with room arrangements. For larger events requiring specific table setups, the venue can hire in additional equipment within your budget, though this would need to be arranged in advance.

What outdoor space is available for events?

The venue features tranquil gardens with oak trees, grassy space, and a small pond, perfect for breakout sessions, networking, auditions, or outdoor elements of creative workshops and filming projects.

Are there any restrictions on event types or activities in the Arts space?

The venue is well-suited for arts events, creative workshops, dance, circus, filming, photoshoots, theatre performances, and exhibitions. The space includes Harlequin dance flooring and aerial rigging capabilities, making it particularly suitable for movement-based activities.

What additional services can the venue provide for creative events?

Beyond the standard equipment, the venue can provide aerial performers or choreography, additional lighting, hung decoration, and set design services. These would be arranged as add-on services depending on your specific creative requirements.

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Amenities & Features

  • Aerial rigging system
  • 7m ceiling height
  • Harlequin dance floor
  • Dance mirrors
  • Digital projector
  • Piano
  • Small amount of lighting
  • Outdoor gardens
  • Kitchen facilities
  • Disabled access

Event Types

Great for: Grade 2 listed Quaker Meeting House with built-in aerial rigging system and 7m ceiling height in tranquil private grounds.

Suitable for: Performance Venues in Birmingham, Unusual Venues in Birmingham, Conference Venues in United Kingdom, Conference Venues in Birmingham

Additional Information

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