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What are the hire rates and minimum catering spend for the Frobisher Rooms?

Day hire (08:30-17:00) for a Triple Room is £3,200+VAT with capacity for 170 theatre or 96 cabaret style. Overnight hold costs an additional £950+VAT. There is a minimum catering spend of £1,500+VAT required for all bookings.

What capacity options are available in the Frobisher Suites?

The Frobisher Suites can accommodate 10-170 theatre style, 24-100 classroom, 16-32 boardroom, 24-96 cabaret, 50-175 reception, 50-150 fork buffet, or 36-108 seated buffet. The six suites have sliding partitions that can be opened to create larger spaces for bigger meetings.

What AV equipment is included with the Frobisher Rooms hire?

All Frobisher Room hires include an LCD projector (8000lms with WUXGA 1920 x 1200 resolution), built-in front projection screen, and Wi-Fi. The rooms are equipped with air conditioning, natural daylight, and can be blacked out for presentations.

How much setup and breakdown time is included in the hire period?

Tenancy times include setup and breakdown within the hire period. The venue recommends allowing 1.5 hours for setup and 30 minutes for breakdown. Additional hours beyond the standard hire times can be arranged by speaking with your sales contact.

What additional spaces are available alongside the main conference rooms?

The Frobisher Suites include access to an informal central 'hub' area with cloakroom and reception facilities located adjacent to the suites. This provides space for registration, catering breaks, and networking during your event.

What are the payment requirements and contract procedures?

Invoices must be paid prior to the event taking place. A signed contract is also required before the event can proceed. The venue will forward invoices to your finance team and contracts must be signed and returned promptly.

What are the hire rates for Cinema 1 and what's included?

Cinema 1 day hire (08:30-17:00) costs £6,100+VAT and evening hire (17:30-23:00) costs £5,100+VAT. This includes a 4K DLP cinema projector (34000lms), screen, PA system, 3 cabled microphones, Wi-Fi, full house lighting system, and a dedicated technician for sound and lighting. Minimum catering spend is £5,000+VAT.

Can the venue accommodate large conferences with multiple breakout rooms?

Yes, the Frobisher Suites are specifically designed for conferences with their sliding partition system allowing flexible space configuration. However, availability can be limited during peak periods, with some dates blocked by large conference groups that book multiple days and spaces simultaneously.

What is the capacity and setup for Cinema 1?

Cinema 1 is a raked auditorium located on Level -2 with a total capacity of 280 people. It features theatre-style seating and is equipped with professional cinema-grade projection and sound systems, making it ideal for large presentations and screenings.

Are there any restrictions on event timing or access hours?

Standard day hire runs from 08:30-17:00 and evening hire from 17:30-23:00 or 17:30-00:00 depending on the space. Setup time should be factored into your hire period, and additional hours beyond standard times may incur extra charges that need to be discussed with your sales contact.