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: 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 and disabled access.

What are the additional catering costs beyond the basic packages?

Additional catering includes unlimited tea and coffee at £11.50 per person, energising lunch at £20.95 per person, sandwich lunch at £12.95 per person, bacon or egg bap at £4.95 per person, and Danish pastries at £4.00 per person. All prices are inclusive of VAT.

What AV equipment is included and what are upgrade costs?

Basic package includes 3000 lumen LCD projector with 8'x6' screen and flipchart. LCD projector and screen upgrades start from £195.00 inclusive of VAT, with bigger screen upgrades available at additional charges. AV quotes are provided by their supplier upon request.

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 decisions within specific timeframes. Booking holds are released if no updates are received, and confirmation decisions must be made by specified deadlines (such as 1pm on a particular date) or the booking will be released.

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

Standard room hire operates from 09:00-17:00, with setup available from 06:00-09:00 at complimentary rates for certain packages. All spaces must be vacated by 17:00 or additional de-rig charges apply. Extended hours until 01:00 are available for evening events.

What security requirements apply to business events?

Security is compulsory for events based on guest numbers at £29.40 per hour inclusive of VAT. 1-200 guests require 2 guards, 201-400 guests require 4 guards, and 401-600 guests require 6 guards. Minimum 4 hours per booking with payment required no later than 1 month prior to the event.

What room configurations are available for different meeting styles?

The venue offers various setups including boardroom style (up to 24 delegates), classroom style (up to 60 delegates), cabaret style (up to 400 delegates), theatre style (up to 650 delegates), and U-shape for interactive discussions. Room assignments are subject to change based on availability.