About the Assembly Hall
Built in 1939 our stunning Grade II Assembly Hall was designed by world-renowned architect Sir Herbert Baker. The polished English oak panelling and emblems sit beneath the room’s architectural focal point – a striking 30-foot glass dome.
KEY DETAILS
- Full wheelchair accessibility
- Air conditioning
- Flexible stage (if required)
- Natural daylight
- Hard wired interconnectivity with all other rooms
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Web-streaming and live broadcasting available
- Unique domed ceiling
- Private gallery
Specifications
Room
Area
519 m2
Height (max)
9.7m (32ft)
Height (min)
7.1m (23ft) under gallery
Diameter
22.8m (76ft)
Capacities
Location
First floor
Reception
550
Seated buffet
216
Cabaret
208
Classroom
198
Theatre
600 (468 lower level + 132 gallery)
Seated lunch/dinner
372
Dinner dance
300
Lighting
Lighting
Tungsten halogen
Control in room
Yes
Dimmers
Yes
Power
Number of 32 amp single phase sockets
6 (ground floor 2 / gallery 4)
Number of 13 amp plugs
54 (main floor 34 / gallery 20)
Number of 3 phase sockets (63 amp)
1
Telephone / Data points (CAT 6)
Main floor 46 / gallery 36
HDSI distribution
Yes
Room usage
The Assembly Hall is an incredibly versatile space that is perfect for a wide array of event formats.