Business

What are the dry hire rates for business events and what's included?

Dry hire packages start from £10,000.00 and can be reduced to £14,000.00 inclusive of VAT for certain events. Room hire includes meeting room hire, pads and pencils, free comprehensive Wi-Fi throughout the site, and chilled conference mineral water inside the room.

What are the Day Delegate Rate packages and pricing?

Day Delegate Rates range from £55.00 to £87.00 per person inclusive of VAT (reduced from standard rates of £129.00-£189.00). The package includes room hire 09:00-17:00, air-conditioned room with daylight, superfast Wi-Fi, water, pastries and smoothies on arrival, yogurt and granola pots, energising lunch, free-flowing tea and coffee, flipchart, and 3000 lumen LCD projector with 8'x6' screen.

What are the capacity limits for different room setups?

Room capacities vary by space and setup: Dorset Suite accommodates up to 60 delegates in classroom style, Cambridge Suite up to 24 in boardroom style, Cornwall Suite up to 200 cabaret or 250 theatre style, and the Grand Hall up to 400 cabaret or 650 theatre style. All rooms have natural daylight, disabled access, and are located on different floors throughout the venue.

What are the additional costs for catering and refreshments?

Tea, coffee and refreshments cost £3.95 per person per serving, unlimited tea and coffee is £11.50 per person inclusive of VAT, energising lunch is £20.95 per person, sandwich lunch is £12.95 per person, bacon or egg bap is £4.95 per person, and Danish pastries are £4.00 per person inclusive of VAT.

What AV equipment is included and what are upgrade costs?

Basic package includes 1 flipchart and 3000 lumen LCD projector with 8'x6' screen. LCD projector and screen upgrades start from £195.00 inclusive of VAT, with bigger screen upgrades available at additional charges. The venue recommends upgrading to a bigger screen for larger events.

Are there restrictions on ticketed events?

For ticketed events, all tickets must be pre-purchased and the venue does not allow tickets to be sold on the night. This policy applies to all ticketed events regardless of size or type.

What are the booking hold periods and confirmation requirements?

The venue offers joint 1st option holds for events, but these require regular updates and decisions within specified timeframes. Booking holds will be released if no updates are received, and confirmation decisions may be required by specific deadlines such as 1pm on a designated date.

What are the minimum numbers and space allocation policies?

Different packages have varying minimum numbers - Day Delegate Rates typically require minimum 10 people, while some room hire packages specify minimum guaranteed numbers. Rooms are subject to change based on availability and final guest numbers, with the venue reserving the right to allocate appropriate spaces.

What security requirements apply to business events?

Security is compulsory for events based on guest numbers: 1-200 guests require 2 guards, 201-400 guests require 4 guards, and 401-600 guests require 6 guards. Security costs £29.40 per hour inclusive of VAT with a minimum 4-hour booking and must be paid no later than 1 month prior to the event.

What are the venue's operating hours and access times?

Standard room hire typically runs 09:00-17:00, with all spaces required to be vacated by 17:00 or additional de-rig charges apply. Setup access from 06:00-09:00 is available complimentary for certain packages, and extended hours until 01:00 are available for evening events at additional cost.