Events

Film and Photo

Weddings

What are the base hire costs for the main event spaces?

Dry hire for St Martin's Hall or The Gallery starts from £2,000 + VAT. The Crypt exclusive hire costs £24,000 + VAT (£20,000 excluding VAT). These are starting prices and can be amended based on your specific requirements and budget.

What are the capacity limits for different seating arrangements?

The Crypt holds up to 500 standing or 200 seated. St Martin's Hall and Lightwell accommodate 200 standing or 100 seated, with a maximum theatre style capacity of 130. For cabaret style seating, the maximum is 64 people (72 at a squeeze). The conferencing space holds 120 maximum in theatre style.

What catering packages are available and what do they cost?

A day delegate rate of £77 + VAT (minimum 80 people) includes room hire, AV equipment, three tea/coffee serves, working sandwich lunch, and staffing. Christmas packages cost £292.02 per person excluding VAT and include two-course dinner, cheese & desserts, arrival fizz, wine with dinner, and post-dinner bar spend. Bowl food costs £36.83 per person and canapes £24.55 per person.

Are there mandatory additional costs beyond the base hire fee?

Yes, several mandatory costs apply. The Crypt requires a £6,000 refundable damage deposit (£5,000 excluding VAT). Staffing costs £6,927 including VAT (£5,772.50 excluding VAT). Glassware and cutlery hire ranges from £1,364.92 to £6,964.80 depending on the event size and requirements.

What AV equipment is included and what are the limitations?

Basic PA system and lighting are included in room hire at no additional cost. The day delegate package includes projector, screen, lectern with power and HDMI, microphones, dedicated WiFi, and staging on request. More complex AV requirements would need separate quotation.

What are the typical event timing restrictions?

Events typically run from 8:00am to 17:00 for conferences. Evening events can run until midnight or 1:00am depending on the space. Setup times vary - some events allow 30-minute setup (5:30pm setup for 6:00pm start), while others may require access from lunchtime for evening events.

Is there flexibility for decorating the space and bringing in external suppliers?

Yes, clients can decorate spaces with their products and bring in greenery for brand activations. For multi-day setups, you may need to hire the venue for two days and potentially arrange overnight security. The venue appears flexible on external suppliers but specific approval processes aren't detailed.

What bar and drinks options are available?

Bar packages include house wine, beer, soft drinks, fizz, house spirits and mixers. Bar spend ranges from £3,168 including VAT (£2,640 excluding VAT) for smaller events up to £11,774.40 including VAT (£9,812 excluding VAT) for larger events. Christmas packages include specific drink allocations with dinner.

How far in advance do I need to book and what's the booking process?

The venue can accommodate very short notice bookings - they've handled enquiries for events the following day. The process involves receiving a provisional quote first, which serves as a starting point for negotiations. Site visits are offered to view spaces and discuss event details in person.

Are there any event types or activities that aren't suitable for the venue?

The venue has declined certain enquiries due to budget constraints or availability issues, but specific restrictions on event types aren't detailed. They've accommodated diverse events from corporate conferences to break-dancing events and rap battles, suggesting broad flexibility in event types.