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Faraday Room

IET Birmingham: Austin Court

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Faraday Room at IET Birmingham: modern meeting space with red chairs for workshops.
  • From £0
  • 30 Theatre
  • Birmingham New Street Station
  • From £0
  • 30 Theatre
  • Birmingham New Street Station
Historic listed building with 14 interconnecting rooms offering unmatched flexibility in Birmingham's prestigious Brindleyplace district.
Aidan De Forest-Brown
Aidan De Forest-Brown

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  • Complimentary WiFi throughout
  • Accommodates 10-150 delegates
  • Heritage venue with contemporary amenities
  • 14 interconnecting rooms for flexible configurations
  • Listed building with original architectural character
  • Canal views in Brindleyplace district
  • Advanced AV systems with professional technical support
The Faraday room is a practical and versatile meeting space suitable for medium- to large-scale meetings, presentations, or seminars. This room can be combined with the adjoining Boulton Room to create a larger event space up to 80 guests. Whether you need a space for a creative training session or a formal meeting room, this space is versatile enough to accommodate it all, whether you require a U-shape, boardroom, classroom, or theatre-style setup. The room's characterful wooden beams and large windows help bring any event to life.

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 can accommodate up to 150 delegates for large conferences. For cabaret-style seating, rooms can handle 100 people, with smaller configurations available for 30 people in conference style, 20 people per room for breakout sessions, and intimate meetings for 10-15 people. The venue has 14 interconnecting rooms that can be configured flexibly based on your requirements.

All events include complimentary data projector, screen, flipchart, and Wi-Fi as standard. Professional technical support is available, and the venue can accommodate additional AV requirements including PA systems, handheld microphones, and HDMI connections for laptops. Advanced AV systems are available throughout the facility.

Yes, the venue specializes in multi-room events with 14 interconnecting rooms available. The facility can provide multiple breakout rooms simultaneously - for example, 3 rooms for 20 people each plus additional smaller rooms for 10-15 people. The rooms are designed to be soundproof to prevent conversations between rooms from interfering with each other.

The venue operates with office hours Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9am-5pm. For events, setup access is typically available from 8:00am, with events commonly running from 8:30am-5pm or 9:00am-5pm. Extended hours until midnight can be accommodated for special events.

Beyond the standard DDR package, the venue offers flexible catering including arrival refreshments, hot fork buffet lunches, drinks receptions with canapés, and various break refreshments. Both catered and non-catered options are available, and the venue can accommodate specific dietary requirements and different meal styles from buffet to plated service.

Yes, the venue offers room hire at £500 for larger spaces as an alternative to the £35 per delegate option (which appears to be a different rate structure from the standard £54.95 DDR). This allows flexibility for clients who prefer to arrange their own catering or have different service requirements.

The venue requires advance booking and may have limited availability on certain dates. The sales team operates Tuesday-Thursday, 9am-5pm, and responds to availability inquiries promptly. For complex multi-week bookings or large events, early booking is essential as the venue can accommodate substantial programs including 6-week consultation series.

The venue can accommodate evening events extending until midnight, including private parties, wedding receptions, and corporate events with entertainment. However, specific restrictions may apply for activities like live music or specialized requirements, and these should be discussed during the booking process.

IET Birmingham Austin Court is a fully accessible listed building located in the Brindleyplace district with canal views. The venue is easily accessible by train and motorway, making it convenient for delegates traveling from across the Midlands and beyond. The historic building combines original architectural character with modern amenities.

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.