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Macclesfield's best meetings venue...

Whatever your meeting needs, the Heritage Centre Conference Suite offers prestigious and versatile meeting facilities providing flexibility and functionality at competitive prices. Located in the town centre close to bus and rail links, with ample long term parking close by, the venue is an ideal town centre meeting location.

Our experienced bookings officer (tel 01625 613210) will be pleased to discuss your meeting requirements and once your booking is confirmed, our professional support team will ensure that your catering and meeting needs are efficiently handled, ensuring that your meeting goes smoothly from start to finish.

The Meeting Rooms

The Whitaker Room is a large, light and airy room combining good natural and artificial lighting designed for exhibition and meeting purposes.

Whitaker RoomWhitaker Room

The Charles Roe Room is similar in size and appearance to the further two rooms (The Brocklehurst and Raikes Rooms).

These rooms, though smaller, are well lit with two large windows and good artificial lighting. These rooms may be hired alone or in combination with the Whitaker Room to make an ideal conference suite with the smaller rooms providing seminar or 'break out' sessions.

HIRE CHARGES EFFECTIVE FROM 1 APRIL 2010 TO 31 MARCH 2011
PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE VAT

AUDITORIUM Hourly Rates (British Pounds)

Weekdays 9.00am - 5.00pm - £52.00
Weekdays 5.00pm - 10.30pm - £67.00
Weekends & Bank Holidays 9.00am - 10.00pm - £72.00

FUNCTION ROOMS

Whitaker
Hourly Rates (British Pounds)

Weekdays 9.00am - 5.00pm - £21.00
Weekdays 5.00pm - 10.30pm - £28.00
Weekends & Bank Holidays 9.00am - 10.00pm - £28.00

Brocklehurst and Charles Roe
Hourly Rates (British Pounds)

Weekdays 9.00am - 5.00pm - £10.50
Weekdays 5.00pm - 10.30pm - £11.50
Weekends & Bank Holidays 9.00am - 10.00pm - £11.50

Raikes
Hourly Rates (British Pounds)

Weekdays 9.00am - 5.00pm - £10.50
Weekdays 5.00pm - 10.30pm - £11.50
Weekends & Bank Holidays 9.00am - 10.00pm - £11.50

SPECIAL RATES FOR ALL FACILITIES

Hourly Rates (British Pounds)

Special rates are available subject to negotiation for hire of all facilities ie Auditorium and Function Rooms. These rates apply for Public performances, Conferences and Exhibitions including rehearsals and preparation time - £620.00

COMMUNITY DISCOUNT

Hourly Rates (British Pounds)

Community users (local societies, charities) receive a 20% discount on hire charges but not instrument use. The level of hiring charges will depend on timing, duration and regularity of booking. Discount on room hire only - £515.00

CHARGES FOR ADDITIONAL FACILITIES

Hourly Rates (British Pounds)

PA System - £20.00
Organ - £175.00
Piano - £175.00
Piano Tuning - £70.00
Piano Removal - £135.00
TV/Video cassette recorder - £20.00
35mm Slide Projector - £20.00
Overhead Projector - £20.00
Screen (small) - £10.00
Screen (large-Auditorium only) - £40.00
Flip Chart - £10.00
Data Projector - £20.00

Lighting equipment can also be hired at additional cost.

Please contact the Heritage Centre at Roe Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 6UT, or telephone: 01625 613210 or fax: 01625 617880 or email: finance@macclesfield.silk.museum