Business

What are the dry hire rates for business meetings and how do they vary by room size?

Dry hire packages start from £10,000 for larger events, with smaller meeting rooms available from £530 (reduced from £1,390) for spaces like Cambridge Suite accommodating up to 24 delegates. Room hire rates are VAT exempt and include basic amenities like pads, pencils, Wi-Fi, and chilled conference water.

What Day Delegate Rate packages are available and what do they include?

Day Delegate Rates range from £55-£87 per person (reduced from £129-£189) inclusive of VAT. Packages include room hire 09:00-17:00, air-conditioned space with daylight, superfast Wi-Fi, water, pastries and smoothies on arrival, energising lunch, unlimited tea and coffee, flipchart, and 3000 lumen LCD projector with 8'x6' screen.

What are the capacity limits for different meeting room setups?

Meeting rooms accommodate various capacities: Dorset Suite holds up to 60 delegates classroom style, Cambridge Suite up to 24 boardroom style, and Boardroom 2 up to 13 delegates boardroom style. Larger spaces like Cornwall Suite accommodate up to 200 cabaret style or 250 theatre style.

Are there mandatory security requirements and associated costs for business events?

Security is compulsory for events based on guest numbers at £29.40 per hour inclusive of VAT. Events with 1-200 guests require 2 guards minimum, with a 4-hour minimum booking requirement. Security must be paid no later than 1 month prior to the event.

What AV equipment is included and what additional options are available?

Basic package includes 3000 lumen LCD projector and 8'x6' screen, with flipchart provided. Additional AV equipment like bigger screens is available at extra cost from £195 inclusive of VAT. The venue can arrange quotes from their AV supplier for more complex requirements.

How long are provisional bookings held and what is the confirmation process?

The venue holds provisional bookings on 'joint 1st option' basis, but will release dates if no updates are received. Confirmation decisions are typically required within specific timeframes, with some bookings requiring decisions by 1pm on specified dates or risk being released.

What catering options are available for business meetings?

Tea, coffee and refreshments cost £3.95 per person per serving, or unlimited half-day packages at £5.75 per person. Additional options include energising lunch at £20.95 per person, sandwich lunch at £12.95 per person, bacon/egg baps at £4.95 per person, and Danish pastries at £4.00 per person, all inclusive of VAT.

Are there restrictions on ticket sales for corporate 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 corporate events regardless of size or format.

What are the standard operating hours and any restrictions on event timing?

Standard room hire typically runs 09:00-17:00 for day events. All spaces must be vacated by 17:00 or additional de-rig charges apply. Evening events can run until 01:00 with appropriate packages, but timing restrictions may vary by space and event type.

What meeting room amenities and services are included in the base hire?

All meeting rooms include pads and pencils, free comprehensive Wi-Fi throughout the site, and chilled conference mineral water inside the room. Rooms feature natural daylight, disabled access, and air conditioning where applicable. Room locations vary from ground floor to 4th floor depending on the specific space.