Conference Room Hire

Conference room hire at Lane End Conference Centre is usually absorbed in the 24 hour and Day Rate Packages, which include conference room hire, standard equipment, stationery, catering and accommodation. However, where there is no requirement for catering dry room hire of a specific conference room can be arranged. Dry conference room hire is subject to availability and price.

Find below some Frequently Asked Questions concerning conference room hire. If you have specific questions or need to discuss your requirements then call us on 0845 521 3013 to discuss your requirements, or alternatively visit our conference facilities page or meeting room info & capacities for detailed information regarding our conference rooms.

Frequently Asked Questions regarding Conference Room Hire

1. What is included in dry conference room hire?

A main conference room for a minimum of 20 delegates, includes

-          Data projector, screen, laptop, 2 flipcharts
-          Notepads, pencils, name cards
-          Iced water, cordial and boiled sweets
-          Unlimited tea, coffee and home bakes
-          Complimentary set-up from 7pm the night before

2. Does the conference room hire include break-out rooms?

No. Break-out rooms can be hired from £100 per room.

3. Are the break-out rooms available for hire within close proximity of the conference room?

Each of the 5 distinctive buildings offer at least one self-contained conference suite with a main conference room and at least 3 dedicated break-out rooms in each unit. In total, the venue has 7 main conference rooms and 24 break-out rooms.

The capacities of the break-out rooms varies between 8 and 20 delegates and can be hired for small business meetings.

4. What is the duration of the conference room hire?

The main conference room will be an available between 8am and 5pm, with access for the trainer or facilitator from 7am. These times can be extended subject to availability and supplement charges may apply.

5. What are the available catering options with conference room hire?

The dry conference room hire includes unlimited tea and coffee with freshly baked biscuits and afternoon cakes. The day rate packages include a three course buffet lunch, however the following lunch options are available with room hire.

-          Working finger buffet lunch from £15 per person
-          Hot bowl food lunch menu at £15 per person
-          Basic sandwich lunch at £7.50 per person
-          After noon tea at £9.50 per person
-          Barbeque menus from £20 per person
-          Three course buffet lunch at £23 per person

Download sample menus. All prices exclude VAT.

6. How much will it cost?

In total, the venue has 7 main conference rooms with a maximum capacity that varies between 30 and 150 delegates. Find below a guide for conference room hire.

Conference Room	Maximum Capacity	Minimum price for hire per day
Hall Conference Room 1	100	£450
Hall Conference Room 2	100	£450
Court Lecture Room 1	90	£350
Lodge Lecture Room 1	90	£350
Lodge Lecture Room 2	15	£200
The Quad Lecture Room	30	£300
The Pavilion	150	£650

7. Are there any restrictions?

-          Dry conference room hire is not available on Wednesdays unless booked for a minimum of 3 days

-          Dry conference room hire is not available on Wednesdays unless booked within 2 weeks of the event

-          In some cases there may be a minimum catering requirements

-          Conference delegates must be 18 years or over

-          We do not allow self-catered events under any circumstances