Rooms/Conference Hire

The John Pounds Centre is a fantastic facility for hosting conferences for up to 350 people, events, exhibitions, meetings or training sessions, as well as a host of sporting activities. 

When choosing the John Pounds Centre for your next  conference, you can rest assured that your day will run efficiently, liaising with our Events Manager from when you first book your conference, to ensure the day is a great success.

The centre has two conference hall spaces, a variety of meeting rooms, breakout areas and an IT Suite.

>> Main Hall facilitates up to 250 delegates 
>> Small Hall is suitable for up to 100 delegates 
       *Main+Small Halls combined suitable for 350 delegates

>> Meeting Rooms seat up to 40 delegates (also suitable as breakout areas)

>> IT Suite has PCs available and/or can be used for meetings

>> Treadgolds Warehouse Venue suitable for up to 80 people

** New for 2021 *** Located just around the corner from our main building, is the historic Treadolds Warehouse venue - an accessible training and conference space with every modern facility and yet located in a sensitively restored 19th Century blacksmiths and ironmongers warehouse. 

	Main Hall	Small Hall	Meeting Rooms	IT Suite	Small Meeting Room
LAYOUTS	Half Day £250 Full Day £400	Half Day £150 Full Day £300	£17.00/hr	£17.00/hr	£11.30/hr
Boardroom	-	-	30	30	8
Classroom	60-150	40-60	25	20	-
‘U’ Shape	60	40	30	20	-
Theatre Style	60-250*	100*	40	20	-
Cabaret Style	150	80	30	20	-
Hollow Square	60	40	30	20	-

BOOKING ENQUIRY

How We Can Help...

Cost

Our flexible room rates allow us to tailor your event to fit your budget.

Location

Centrally located in the city, the centre is well serviced by rail and bus.

Ambiance

The centre has won critical acclaim for its design and customer service. The spaces are warm, bright and modern, with lots of space for delegates to stretch their legs and explore the centre and its grounds

Services and Amenities

The centre is accessible, with hearing loops and disabled toilet/changing facilities on both floors. The café is open daily and will help shape the right catering options for your day. Rooms have Audio Visual equipment provided and any additions can be easily sourced. Your day is all set up for you when you arrive, and the team will support any last minute changes to ensure your day goes smoothly

Capacity

Room capacity is flexible up to 350 delegates. Our events team will advise on the rooms that best suit your needs and take you through the various set up options available. The events team will be in regular contact and can remain flexible leading up to the day

Layout

The centre has a great reception area, with a warm and friendly welcome from our front of house team. Amenities such as the café and toilets facilities are all close by.  Conference facilities are on the same level making access for delegates smooth and easy to navigate

Parking

Parking is available around the centre for a minimal daily rate. The events team will provide clear and precise information for delegates to make their arrival stress free

Accessibility

Everyone can access the building and its amenities, and our team will help accommodate the needs of all your delegates.