Capacity
Maximum: 1433 Persons
FACILITIES
DESCRIPTION
The Great Hall, within Devonshire House, is the largest of the University’s venues, seating up to 1,435 delegates theatre style. Containing movable seating within the auditorium and fixed tiered seating in the balcony area, this large space can be adapted for many different uses, from formal theatre style events, through to exhibitions, concerts and gala dinners.
With natural daylight, a fixed stage and excellent acoustics the Great Hall is a popular choice for live music events, large plenary sessions, banquets and exhibitions.
The foyer area, on the ground floor underneath the Great Hall, is ideal for delegate registration area or a meeting point. The glass-fronted University reception building and Forum Piazza areas work well for arrival drinks – a great place for some pre-event networking and mingling. Directly opposite the Great Hall on the first floor is the Terrace Restaurant, offering a range of hot and cold meals and refreshments during the day. This area can be used as a large dining or bar space at weekends and evenings.
Our Great Hall Information Sheet provides further details on capacities, layouts and room facilities.
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Type of
Space
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Layout
Theatre
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Layout
Classroom
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Layout
Boardroom
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Layout
Banquet
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Layout
Cabaret
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Layout
Exhibition
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| Great Hall | 1433 | 252 | - | 460 | 348 | 46 |
| The Terrace | 200 | - | - | 250 | 150 | 27 |
| The Sanctuary | 300 | 174 | - | - | - | 33 |
FACILITIES
DESCRIPTION
The Great Hall, within Devonshire House, is the largest of the University’s venues, seating up to 1,435 delegates theatre style and with the capacity for 1,800 people at a standing concert. Containing movable seating within the auditorium and fixed tiered seating in the balcony area, this large space can be adapted for many different uses, from formal theatre style events, through to exhibitions, concerts and gala dinners.
With natural daylight, a fixed stage and excellent acoustics the Great Hall is a popular choice for live music events, large plenary sessions, banquets and exhibitions.
The foyer area, on the ground floor underneath the Great Hall, is ideal for delegate registration area or a meeting point. The glass-fronted University reception building and Forum Piazza areas work well for arrival drinks – a great place for some pre-event networking and mingling. Directly opposite the Great Hall on the first floor is the Terrace Restaurant, offering a range of hot and cold meals and refreshments during the day. This area can be used as a large dining or bar space at weekends and evenings.
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