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, energizing 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 and disabled access.

What additional catering options are available beyond the standard packages?

Additional catering includes unlimited tea, coffee and refreshments at £11.50 per person inclusive of VAT, energizing 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 the upgrade costs?

Standard package includes a 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. The venue has in-house AV professionals available for support.

Are there restrictions on ticketed events?

For ticketed events, all tickets must be pre-purchased as 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 may be required by specific deadlines such as 1pm on a designated date prior to the event.

What are the minimum numbers and guarantee requirements?

Day Delegate packages typically require minimum guaranteed numbers of 10 people, with some rooms having specific minimums. For example, the reduced rate of £55.00 per delegate requires a minimum guaranteed number of 10 people, and larger events may have higher minimum requirements.

What security charges apply to business events?

Security is compulsory for events at £29.40 per hour inclusive of VAT. Requirements are based on guest numbers: 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 are the standard event timings and any restrictions?

Standard business events typically run 09:00-17:00, with room hire packages covering these hours. All spaces must be vacated by 17:00 or additional de-rig charges apply. Setup time from 06:00-09:00 may be available complimentary for certain packages.