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Event hire at Marjon

If you're looking to hold an event, whether personal or business-related, we'll have a space that fits your needs.

A three-quarters rear view of an audience watching a presentation in a theatre-style seating setup

Located just a 15-minute drive from Plymouth's city centre, our campus serves as a versatile hub for various activities, including arts and culture, corporate meetings, conferences, training sessions, television broadcasts, social events, and reunions. With a range of flexible spaces accommodating groups from 20 to 500 people, we can cater to a wide range of needs.

Our campus is home to an array of exceptional on-site facilities, some of which offer stunning panoramic views of the surrounding region and sea.

We offer a diverse menu selection, from afternoon tea to packed lunches, and even fine dining options, ensuring that your culinary preferences are met with a high level of quality and care. Operating year-round as a licensed venue, our university is well-prepared to deliver a tailored experience for your event.

 

Conference and other event facilities

                                                    Room Hire Price List & Information

Prices with effect from September 2023 (subject to an annual review)

Room hire is VAT exempt

Capacity

Room & Location

Full Day Rate

Half Day Rate

Evening Rate

Weekend Day Rate

30

iSpace, Room E106 (East, Ground Floor)

£368.00

£248.00

£124.00

£276.00

145

Lecture Theatre, Room L201 (above library, 1st Floor)

£330.00

£220.00

£110.00

£247.00

100

Conference Suite HDC 101 (Henry Durowse Centre, Ground Floor)

£275.00

£165.00

£83.00

£205.00

150

Room E206 (East, 1st Floor)

£220.00

£165.00

£83.00

£205.00

100

Room E207 (East, 1st Floor)

£165.00

£99.00

£50.00

£123.00

30

IT Suite, Room E118 or E119 (Kirby Cudmore Building, Ground Floor)

£165.00

£99.00

£50.00

£123.00

12

Boardroom (Access via Block A, 1st Floor)

£165.00

£99.00

£50.00

£123.00

50

Chelsea Room, Room E203 (East, 1st Floor)

£143.00

£88.00

£44.00

£107.00

20

Room E204 (East, 1st Floor)

£143.00

£88.00

£44.00

£107.00

50

Room E208 (East, 1st Floor)

£143.00

£88.00

£44.00

£107.00

30

Room S102 (South, Ground Floor)

£143.00

£88.00

£44.00

£107.00

35

Room S107 (South, Ground Floor)

£143.00

£88.00

£44.00

£107.00

50

Room S108 (South, Ground Floor)

£143.00

£88.00

£44.00

£107.00

30

Room S109 (South, Ground Floor)

£143.00

£88.00

£44.00

£107.00

30

Room S110 (South, Ground Floor)

£143.00

£88.00

£44.00

£107.00

35

Room S111 (South, Ground Floor)

£143.00

£88.00

£44.00

£107.00

30

HDC 201 (Henry Durowse Centre, 1st Floor)

£143.00

£88.00

£44.00

£107.00

15

HDC 202 (Henry Durowse Centre, 1st Floor)

£143.00

£88.00

£44.00

£107.00

24

HDC 203 (Henry Durowse Centre, 1st Floor)

£143.00

£88.00

£44.00

£107.00

24

HDC 204 (Henry Durowse Centre, 1st Floor)

£143.00

£88.00

£44.00

£107.00

48

HDC 215 (Henry Durowse Centre, 1st Floor)

£143.00

£88.00

£44.00

£107.00

20

HDC 216 (Henry Durowse Centre, 1st Floor)

£143.00

£88.00

£44.00

£107.00

20

HDC 217 (Henry Durowse Centre, 1st Floor)

£143.00

£88.00

£44.00

£107.00

24

HDC 218 (Henry Durowse Centre, 1st Floor)

£143.00

£88.00

£44.00

£107.00

25

HDC 301 (Henry Durowse Centre, 2nd Floor)

£143.00

£88.00

£44.00

£107.00

25

HDC 302 (Henry Durowse Centre, 2nd Floor)

£143.00

£88.00

£44.00

£107.00

26

HDC 303 (Henry Durowse Centre, 2nd Floor)

£143.00

£88.00

£44.00

£107.00

54

Room W210 (West, 1st Floor)

£143.00

£88.00

£44.00

£107.00

25

Room W313 (West, 2nd Floor)

£165.00

£99.00

£50.00

£123.00

Additional Information:

  • All teaching rooms are equipped with AV equipment
  • A reduced rate is applicable to room hire during the evenings and weekends. (This excludes the Quad Theatre, which will be charged at full or half day rate at all times)
  • An hourly charge may apply for the provision of technical support by university staff, eg. For show events in the Quad

Legal Requirement:

  • For the purpose of room hire and where the public are using the University’s facilities, it is a requirement to forward your organisation’s current Public Liability Insurance documentation to cover your event. This should be sent to hospitality@marjon.ac.uk at least 7 days prior to the event.
  • For persons under the age of 18, the leader will have full responsibility of care for the attendees of the event.
  • Marjon complies with statutory guidance under the Prevent Duty, to assess and mitigate risk around events on campus.


Event extras

Depending on the nature of your event, there might be additional costs required: 

Security £20 per hour + VAT (depending on the type of event you are booking; security may be needed, and we will discuss this with you throughout the booking process)


Add some team-building to your event

Add the extra touch to your event by adding some team building!

We can offer an introduction to climbing, padel tennis, 5 aside, badminton, access to our pool or a yoga class.  

If this of interest, please add what you would like to your enquiry form, and we will come back to you with some options for your event.


Accommodation

If any of your party needs to stay overnight, there are two hotels close to campus:

Travelodge Derriford

Future Inn Plymouth


Parking

Guests and visitors will need to register their vehicle immediately on arrival, by visiting The Welcome Desk (main reception).

Staff, students, visitors and guests are permitted to park on main campus (not Marjon Sport and Health Centre) for up to 90 minutes, free of charge.

Please register your vehicle immediately upon arrival with Just Park.

This will authorise your vehicle to park for 90 minutes, free of charge. You will also receive a reminder as you approach the end of the complimentary parking and will be offered the option to pay for additional time. The location code is 501004.

Paid parking is available on site for those not eligible for a parking permit. Payment must be made on arrival and cannot be backdated.
Payment is made via the Just Park app, by visiting www.justpark.com or by phoning 01453 488020. If you have any difficulty then please visit the Welcome Desk for assistance.

Charges are:
- £1.50 90 minutes plus 3 hours
- £3.00 90 minutes plus 5 hours
- £5 all day (up to 22:00)

If you have paid to park you can come and go from campus within your payment times.

First Parking is contracted by the University to manage the terms and conditions for car parking that are stipulated on the information boards positioned around the campus.

Enforcement is via Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) and the vehicle entrance & exit are monitored by cameras.
Hours of enforcement on main campus are between 07.30 and 17.30 Monday to Friday (throughout the year). Parking outside of these hours, will not require a permit or payment.

Parking Charge Notices (PCNs) will be issued against any vehicle in breach of these terms and conditions. All appeals should be made directly to First Parking via the instructions provided on the PCN. The penalty for the PCN is £40.00, or £25.00 if paid within 14 days. Parking Charge Notices are enforced and pursued, so please do not ignore. 


Marjon IT & Access

As an educational establishment some of our bookable venues have access to smart screens, presentation equipment – let us know what you need, and we will do our best to cater for your event.

How to access our wireless network

Contact us

If you've still got questions or need to contact us about your booking, please email hospitality@marjon.ac.uk