BMA House

Room hire varies by space: Tudor Hart Room (14 boardroom capacity) costs £660+VAT with a minimum catering spend of £250+VAT for lunch. Anderson Room (22 boardroom capacity) includes data projector, screen, flipchart, and PA system in the hire price. All rooms require advance booking confirmation by specified deadlines to avoid enquiry expiration.

Standard room hire includes data projector and screen, flipchart and pens, PA system, and technical support for setup. The Great Hall offers extensive AV including high-powered Barco projector, 16:10 screen (5.10m x 2.87m), 24-channel mixing desk, up to 9 microphones, LCD monitors, laptop connections via HDMI or USB-C, and full-day technical support.

DDR packages start from £90-£95+VAT per person with minimum numbers typically 70-120 depending on the room. Includes meeting room hire (9am-5pm), separate catering room, arrival refreshments, mid-morning tea/coffee, 2-course hot fork buffet lunch, afternoon refreshments, AV support, staging, lighting, and event planner throughout the day.

No, external catering is not permitted due to exclusive contracts with in-house caterers. All catering must be provided by BMA House, with minimum catering spends ranging from £250+VAT for small meetings to £3,500+VAT for larger events depending on the space and guest numbers.

Capacities vary significantly by room: Tudor Hart Room holds 14 boardroom style, Anderson Room accommodates 22 boardroom, Bevan Suite fits 150 theatre/77 cabaret, and the Great Hall can handle up to 294 theatre/160 cabaret. Third-floor rooms require wheelchair lift access with weight restrictions for electric wheelchairs.

Enquiries must be confirmed by specified deadlines (typically 10-14 days) or they expire from the system. Initial responses are provided within 1-2 days due to high enquiry volumes. Site visits can be arranged during weekdays, and the venue requires event details including timings, layout preferences, and AV requirements before preparing proposals.

The venue is fully accessible, though third-floor rooms (Bevan Suite, Harvey Room) require use of a wheelchair lift once on the floor. The wheelchair lift has weight limitations that may be unsuitable for some electric wheelchairs, so advance notification of wheelchair users is required for proper accommodation planning.

The venue offers hybrid meeting packages starting from £1,700+VAT depending on complexity, and filming packages from £900+VAT. Equipment includes video conferencing facilities, laptop connections, comfort monitors, and technical support. Heavy data/voice content or events requiring more than 4 lapel microphones need a second technician at £450+VAT per day.

Standard meeting room hire runs 9am-5pm with DDR packages. Setup access is typically from 8am for conferences. Some events can extend beyond standard hours - Garden spaces close at 22:00 but Garden Room can continue until 23:00. Specific timing requirements should be confirmed during booking as availability varies by space.

Yes, registered charities receive discounts on DDR packages (e.g., £90+VAT instead of £95+VAT per person). The venue acknowledges budget constraints for charitable organizations and may offer reduced rates on room hire. Charity status must be verified during the booking process to qualify for discounted pricing.