Hoare Memorial Hall

The peace and beauty of oak-paneling combine with a weight of history to form the stately Hoare Memorial Hall.

 Hoare Memorial Hall
Hoare Memorial Hall

With a small stage at one end and an intimate private balcony, the hall is often used as a sister hall to the Assembly Hall, but has a role in its own right hosting conferences, seminars and receptions.

The room has a significant history, hosting the House of Commons during 1940 - 1945.

Location First Floor
Capacities Seating Plans
Theatre Style 180 (ground floor without Catering)
Classroom Style 120
Boardroom Style 56
Reception 250 (Standing) 
Lunch/Dinner 140 (Seated silver served)
Dimensions   
Height (max) 22 ft (6.5 m)
Height (min) 9 ft 9in (3 m)
Length 70ft (21.71m)
Width 34 ft (10.5m)
Lighting - variations  
Tungsten/Fluorescent/Halogen Fluorescent
Control in Room Yes
Dimmers Yes
Blackout facility Yes
Sound system fitted Yes
Power  
Number of 13 amp plugs 18
3 phase available (1x16 amp) Yes
Telephone/Data points (CAT 6) 28
Comfort cooling Yes

Seating Plans


Theatre: 180 + 88

Classroom: 120 + 88

Boardroom: 55

Lunch/Dinner: 140