Venue hire price list

Our pricing is simple and transparent with a standard rate and a not-for-profit rate. Our prices include AV, equipment such as tables and display boards, and their set-up.

For more information or to book email [email protected] or call 01603 9727950.

The Atrium

Standard hire rateNot-for-Profit rate*
Zone 1£275+VAT per day£185+VAT per day
Zone 2£300+VAT per day£210+VAT per day
Zone 3£140+VAT per day£90+VAT per day
Zone 4£110+VAT per day£70+VAT per day
All Zones£800+VAT per day£550+VAT per day
Updated 1 June 2024.

Atrium Zone Map

Charitable events

At our discretion, we may be able to offer small areas for charitable events. A minimum administration fee of £35+VAT may be charged for such charitable events which do not require staffing/resource.

Private Atrium events

Any private event which requires staffing in the main Atrium will be charged from £200+VAT per hour (price to be agreed).

The View

Standard hire rateNot-for-Profit rate*
The View£50+VAT per hour£30+VAT per hour
Updated 1 June 2024.

The Auditorium

Standard hire rateNot-for-Profit rate*
The Auditorium and lobby£95+VAT per hour£65+VAT per hour
Updated 1 June 2024.
Standard hire rateNot-for-Profit rate*
£95+VAT per hour£65+VAT per hour
Not-for-profit special offer10% off when booked with The Auditorium*
Updated 1 June 2024.

Outside Spaces

Standard hire rateNot-for-Profit rate*
Amphitheatre£300+VAT per day£135+VAT per day
Upper Millennium Plain£300+VAT per day£135+VAT per day
Theatre Plain£150+VAT per day*£85+VAT per day*
Charity Abseils-£220+VAT per day
Updated 1 June 2024.

* Please note there may be an additional charge if power is required, or if there are specific staffing needs.

Not-for-Profit dealsNot-for-Profit rate*
Two outside spaces£200+VAT per day
Three outside spaces£270+VAT per day
Updated 1 June 2024.

*Not-for-Profit rates

We are able to apply a reduced hire rate to events or activities which meet and help deliver the Forum’s charitable objectives, on a discretionary basis. We reserve the right to consider every event on an individual basis. 

Venue hire prices and special offers may be changed at any time without further notice.

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If you would like to book a stand at a market or craft fair you will need to contact the event organiser directly. You can find details of forthcoming events in the What's On section.