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A large wooden table setup for a boardroom meeting in the Lowther Room.

Meetings

One of our four rooms could be ideal for your next meeting. 

The Society has four private meeting rooms available for hire, perfect for your next meeting, presentation or workshop.

Package

  • Exclusive use of a meeting room

  • AV equipment setup in the room to run presentations

  • We can provide a flipchart with pens and paper on request

  • Available Monday to Friday for a half or full day hire between 9.00am and 5.30pm

Event spaces

The venue has four meeting rooms to choose from, each offering their own style and setup options.

The first floor Council Room is steeped in history with a grand central boardroom table ideal for meetings and get togethers.

  • Boardroom style: 18

An original room of Lowther Lodge, the first floor Lowther Room is charmingly decorated with floor to ceiling bookcases.

  • Boardroom style: 18

  • Lecture theatre style: 35

The ground floor Drayson Room is a modern and spacious meeting room, flexible for several different setups and meeting styles.

  • Boardroom style: 18

  • Lecture theatre style: 35

  • Classroom style: 16

A light and contemporary room, the ground floor Sunley Room is perfect for presentations and workshops.

  • Boardroom style: 18

  • Lecture theatre style: 30

  • Classroom style: 16

A large wooden table setup for a boardroom meeting in the Council Room.
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  • A large wooden table setup for a boardroom meeting in the Council Room.
  • A large wooden table setup for a boardroom meeting in the Lowther Room.
  • A meeting room setup in boardroom style with a screen at the front.
  • A meeting room setup in lecture theatre style with a screen at the front.
  • A meeting room setup in boardroom style.

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Audio and visual

The standard AV setup in a meeting room includes:

  • Plasma screen

  • Laptop

  • Remote control for presentations

  • Speakers

Catering

Catering is served inside the meeting rooms. If you are in need of catering you can partner with the Society’s trusted caterers, Lodge Catering. 

Accessibility

The Drayson and Sunley Rooms are both located on the ground floor. The Lowther Room is located on the first floor but can be accessed by a small lift. Unfortunately, the Council Room is not wheelchair accessible.

Please contact us in advance if you have any queries about accessibility.

 

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