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What are the hire rates and minimum catering spend for Cinema 1?

Cinema 1 day hire (08:30-17:00) costs £6,100+VAT and evening hire (17:30-23:00) costs £5,100+VAT. There is a mandatory minimum catering spend of £5,000+VAT for both day and evening bookings.

What capacity and seating arrangements are available in Cinema 1?

Cinema 1 has a total capacity of 280 people in a raked auditorium style with fixed seating. The venue is located on Level -2 and features a traditional cinema layout suitable for film screenings and presentations.

What AV equipment and technical support is included with Cinema 1?

Cinema 1 includes a 34,000lms 4K DLP Cinema Projector with 1920 x 1080 50i HD resolution, cinema screen, PA system, 3 cabled microphones, Wi-Fi, full use of house lighting system, and a dedicated technician for sound and lighting. All technical equipment is included in the hire rate.

What are the standard event timings and can I get earlier access for setup?

Day hire runs 08:30-17:00 and evening hire runs 17:30-23:00, with tenancy times including setup and de-rig. The venue recommends 1.5 hours for setup and 30 minutes for de-rig, and additional hours can be arranged by speaking to your sales contact.

Is there additional space available for catering and networking alongside Cinema 1?

Yes, the Garden Room & Conservatory can be hired alongside Cinema 1 for catering and networking. Evening hire for this space costs £8,100+VAT with a separate minimum catering spend of £5,000+VAT, providing 450 reception capacity.

What is the booking and payment process for events?

A signed contract is required along with invoice payment, which must be paid prior to the event going ahead. The venue requires both the contract signature and payment to be completed before confirming the booking.

Are there any restrictions on dates or availability I should know about?

The venue can have limited availability due to large conference groups and existing bookings. Specific dates like Cinema 1 and other 220-capacity spaces can be fully booked, so early enquiry and flexible dates are recommended for better availability.

What catering options are available and who provides the service?

Catering is provided by Searcys with various menu options available. All bookings have mandatory minimum catering spends - £5,000+VAT for Cinema 1 and £5,000+VAT for Garden Room & Conservatory if hired together.

Can I hire multiple spaces together and what would this cost?

Yes, you can combine Cinema 1 with the Garden Room & Conservatory for larger events. Total cost would be Cinema 1 (£5,100+VAT evening) plus Garden Room & Conservatory (£8,100+VAT evening) with separate minimum catering spends of £5,000+VAT each, totaling £23,300+VAT plus catering.

What additional equipment can I hire and at what cost?

Additional equipment available includes PA System & Microphone from £111+VAT and 55" LCD Screens from £175+VAT. These are optional extras beyond the standard AV equipment already included with Cinema 1.