Business

Dining

Events

What are the room hire rates for different business spaces and what's included?

Room rates vary by space: Dame Deirdre Hine room £990/day (36 capacity classroom), Marcus Beck Library £900/day (30 capacity U-shape), Heritage Centre £440/day (17 capacity boardroom), and Wheatley Room £1,800/day (72 cabaret/80 theatre/38 boardroom). Weekend bookings require minimum £3,000 spend. All rates exclude VAT and include LCD screen, with additional equipment like laptops (£150), video conference kit (£90), and flipcharts (£40) available for hire.

What are the minimum catering numbers and pricing for business meetings?

Minimum catering numbers are 15 people for most rooms, with 10 minimum for Heritage Centre and 30 for Wheatley Room. Tea/coffee with biscuits costs £4.30 per person per serving, tea/coffee only £3.95, and working lunch £26.25. Working lunch packages including 3 tea/coffee breaks cost £38.85 per person. All catering prices exclude VAT and are charged per person per serving.

What are the venue's operating hours and timing restrictions?

The venue operates during standard business hours with events typically running 08:00-17:00. Evening events are available from 6:30pm-10pm with service ending at 10pm to allow guest departure. The venue is closed on certain dates and does not accommodate requests outside these hours, including late-night events starting at 11pm or midnight.

Can external food and drink be brought into the venue?

No external food or drink is allowed into the venue. All catering must be provided by the venue's in-house catering team. This policy applies to all events regardless of size or duration.

What AV equipment is included and what additional technology is available?

LCD screens are included in all business rooms. Additional equipment available for hire includes laptops (£150), video conference kits (£90 for most rooms, included in some), PA systems with handheld microphones (£250), flipcharts with pens (£40), and AV technicians for full event support (£950). Hybrid packages for streaming start at £1,000.

How long are quotes valid and what's the booking hold policy?

All quotes are valid for 5 days only. The venue does not automatically hold spaces when providing quotes - you must specifically request a temporary hold. Site visits are recommended to check room suitability before booking, and these can be arranged through the sales team.

Are there any special room conditions or restrictions to be aware of?

The Heritage Centre has a fixed maximum temperature of 20°C that cannot be altered due to antique book preservation requirements. Some rooms have ethernet ports available for live streaming equipment. The Marcus Beck Library has a fixed U-shape layout for 30 people, while other rooms offer flexible seating arrangements.

What are the capacity limits for different business meeting setups?

Capacities vary by room and setup: Dame Deirdre Hine accommodates 36 classroom/60 theatre/34 boardroom, Wheatley Room fits 72 cabaret/80 theatre/38 boardroom, Marcus Beck Library has fixed 30-person U-shape, and Heritage Centre holds 17 boardroom style. Room selection depends on your preferred layout and delegate numbers.

Is there accommodation available for meeting attendees?

Yes, the RSM's hotel Domus Medica offers preferential and competitive rates to meeting attendees. Contact the venue sales team for more information about accommodation packages and rates for your event delegates.

What's the process for multi-day bookings and extended training courses?

Multi-day bookings are available with daily rates applied (e.g., Dame Deirdre Hine £990 per day for 13 days including weekends). However, extended bookings like 4-week training courses Monday-Friday may not be accommodated depending on availability and venue capacity. Contact the sales team early for extended booking requests.