Business

Dining

Events

What is the minimum cost for booking the Events space and what does it include?

Costs start from £25,000 + VAT for a capacity of 500 people. This appears to be the base venue hire rate, with additional costs for catering, AV equipment, and other services charged separately.

What are the capacity limits for different seating arrangements in the Events space?

The venue can accommodate up to 850 people in theatre style seating. For smaller events, the space works well for groups of 10-500 guests depending on the specific area and layout requirements.

When is the venue unavailable due to football matches and major events?

The venue is unavailable during home football matches and has limited availability in June and July due to concerts and major events. Specific dates are subject to the major events calendar, which typically isn't confirmed until the end of the preceding year.

What catering options are available and what are the costs?

The venue offers Day Delegate Rate (DDR) packages starting from £48 per person for all-day catering including arrival refreshments, morning break, lunch, and afternoon break. Full DDR packages with venue hire range from £85-£106.80 per person depending on the specific package and space.

What AV equipment is included and what are additional costs?

Basic AV including screens, projectors, PA systems, and microphones are typically included in DDR packages. More complex requirements like multiple screens, specialized lighting, or external AV suppliers may incur additional costs that need to be confirmed during booking.

Can external caterers be brought in for events?

The venue appears to prefer using their in-house catering services as part of their DDR packages. Requests for external catering would need to be discussed directly with the events team and may not be permitted for all event types.

What are the setup and access requirements for events?

Events typically require access from 7:00-8:00 AM for setup, with events running until 5:00-6:00 PM. Day-prior setup is available for an additional cost of £6,995-£23,988 + VAT depending on the space and complexity of setup required.

Are there restrictions on event types or activities?

The venue cannot accommodate events that would compromise the football pitch condition, such as catwalk shows on the playing surface. Events requiring 2,000+ seated capacity cannot be accommodated as the internal spaces have maximum capacities well below this number.

What parking and accessibility features are available?

The venue includes 30 complimentary car parking spaces with some packages. The venue is fully wheelchair accessible and includes disabled parking facilities, though specific parking charges and availability should be confirmed when booking.

How far in advance should events be booked?

Events should be booked well in advance, particularly for dates in June-July which have limited availability due to concerts. The major events calendar affecting availability is typically not confirmed until the end of the preceding year.

What additional services and equipment can be provided?

The venue can provide stages, lecterns, registration desks, cloakrooms, flipcharts, and various seating arrangements (theatre, cabaret, classroom style). Security, staffing, cleaning, and event management are typically included in DDR packages.

What happens if my budget is below the minimum requirements?

Events with budgets significantly below £25,000 are typically declined, as evidenced by multiple enquiries being turned away for insufficient budgets. The venue operates at a premium level and cannot accommodate low-budget requests.