V e n u e H i r e
Hurst’s venues have been designed to provide the most effective space for the intended purpose. Whether you require a small space for a meeting, a hall for a children’s party, a rehearsal space for dance practice, or a large hall for a performance, Hurst can offer purpose built venues which are ready for you to hire without any fuss.
Venues that are available to hire at Hurst include:
- Chapel
- Music School Hall
- Small Dance Studio
- Large Dance Studio
- Drama Studio
- Drama Space (Prep School)
- Drama Space (Senior School)
- Games Room
- Children’s Library
- Lecture Theatre
- Conference Room
- Classrooms
- Library Seminar Room
- Meeting Room
Hiring multiple venues
If you require more than one venue, you can combine the spaces you need into a bespoke packages. Occasionally, discounts can be offered for multiple rooms, so please ask our team.
Requirements
To ensure safety and compliance, all hirers must provide:
- Safeguarding policy provided with nominated DSL contact details
- Safer Recruitment Policy/statement provided including DBS certification for any staff working with children or vulnerable adults
- Public Liability Insurance (at the minimum cover level specified by Hurst College)
- A completed Booking Form prior to confirmation
How to enquire
- Browse the information on these External Hire pages.
- Download our Lettings and Venue Hire brochure.
- Fill in an online Hurst Lettings Enquiry Form (link below).
- If you have any questions, please email lettings@hppc.co.uk or call 01273 833636.
- Visit Hurst for a preview of the facilities. Viewings are offered to all potential hirers.
Chapel
The Chapel, set within the College’s Inner Quad, includes a large alter, Narthex and Lady Chapel. Traditional features include pew seating, wooden rafters, and stained glass windows. The Chapel can be used for religious services, reflections, concerts, and family or community gatherings.
Chapel specifications
- Pew seating for up to 800 people maximum
- Mezzanine area for seating/choir/musicians
- Size: 563m2 (approx)
- Main Chapel: 30m x 11.2m
- Narthex: 13m x 7.6m
- Lady Chapel: 6.2m x 6.2m
- Three radio microphones available
- Pop-up screen/projector with audio
- Guest Wi-Fi
- Toilet facilities nearby
- Equipment hire available:
- Laptops (based on stock and availability)
- Non-interactive projector and audio setup on a screen
- Optional extras:
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- A traditional Norman and Beard pipe organ
- Chapel lawn (including benches) – ideal for outdoor refreshments
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Music School Hall
The Music School Hall was refurbished in 2025. It is ideal for formal seated events, speaker events, music performances or small drama performances.
Music School Hall specifications
- Seating for 150–200 people (depending on performance/requirements). Chairs included.
- Room size: 488m2
- Foyer space and Kitchenette available as extras
- Toilet facilities, including easy access toilet
- Guest Wi-Fi
- Ability to display presentation with audio
- Equipment hire available:
- Laptops (based on stock and availability)
- Non-interactive projector and audio setup on a large screen
The Music School Hall can be hired at a discounted rate, as a ‘Green Room’ or additional changing/holding areas, when booked with the New Bury Theatre.
Small Dance Studio
A Dance Studio which is ideal for small dance lessons and dance practice.
Small Dance Studio specifications
- Dance area – room is 49m2
- Capacity for 10–15 people (seated)
- Mirror and barre
- Toilet facilities
- Guest Wi-Fi
- Ability to display presentation with audio
- Equipment hire available:
- Laptops (based on stock and availability)
- Non-interactive projector and audio setup on the Dance Studio screen
Large Dance Studio
A newly-designed Dance Studio for dance lessons and rehearsals.
Large Dance Studio specifications
- Dance area
- Sprung floor
- Mirror and barre
- Toilet facilities
- Full AV/Bluetooth sound system
- Guest Wi-Fi
- Ability to display presentation with audio
- Equipment hire available:
- Laptops (based on stock and availability)
- Non-interactive projector and audio setup on the Dance Studio screen
- Can be hired at a discounted rate, as a ‘Green Room’ or additional changing/holding areas, when booked with the New Bury Theatre.
Please note, access is via stairs.
Drama Studio
A specialised space for drama lessons, rehearsals and performances.
Drama Studio specifications
- Specialised space for drama
- Room size: 107m2
- Seating for up to 30 people
- Suitable for a cast of 10–15 people
- Curtains
- Toilet facilities
- Guest Wi-Fi
- Ability to display presentation with audio
- Equipment hire available:
- Laptops (based on stock and availability)
- Non-interactive projector and audio setup on the Drama Studio screen
Drama Space (Prep School)
The Drama Space, located in the Prep School, is a multi-use space for drama, activities or performances.
Drama Space (Prep School) specifications
- Space for a group of up to 18–20 children or adults
- Space for up to 50–60 children seated on the floor
- Room size: 56.65m2 (10.3m x 5.5m)
- Toilet facilities
- Guest Wi-Fi
- Ability to display presentation with audio
- Equipment hire available:
- Laptops (based on stock and availability)
- Non-interactive projector and audio setup on a screen
Drama Space (Senior School)
A multi-use space, situated in the Senior School. Can be hired for Drama, academic purposes or other indoor activities.
Drama Space (Senior School) specifications
- Multi-use space for Drama
- Guest Wi-Fi
- Toilet facilities, including easy access toilet
Games Room
The Games Room, located in the Prep School, is ideal for indoor games, activities, events or parties. Especially suitable for events with young children.
Games Room specifications
- Space for seating up to 52 children on the floor
- Space for seating 40–50 adults on chairs
- 85m2 (13.5m x 6.3m)
- Benches available for children’s seating or games
- Toilet facilities
- Guest Wi-Fi
Children’s Library
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Children's Library specifications
- Seating can be configured as:
- One large table with six seats
- Three small tables with four seats at each
- Room size: 81m2 (8.1m x 10m)
- Toilet facilities
- Guest Wi-Fi
- Ability to display presentation with audio
- Equipment hire available:
- Laptops (based on stock and availability)
- Non-interactive projector and audio setup on a screen
Lecture Theatre
The Lecture Theatre is a modern, university-style lecture theatre. It is ideal for giving presentations, seminars and talks.
Lecture Theatre specifications
- Tiered seating for up to 64 people
- Ability to display presentation with audio
- Room size: 68m2
- Guest Wi-Fi
- Toilet facilities, including easy access toilet
- Equipment hire available:
- Laptops (based on stock and availability)
- Non-interactive projector and audio setup on classroom screen
Please note, access is via stairs.
Conference Room
The Conference Room is a bright and spacious room which is ideal for conferences, lessons and speaker events.
Conference Room specifications
- Seating for up to 64 people
- Room size: 68m2
- Fully flexible room layouts, from ‘theatre’ and ‘cabaret’ styles to U-shape boardroom layouts or bespoke configurations
- Ability to display presentation with audio
- Lecterns and flip charts available
- Guest Wi-Fi
- Toilet facilities, including easy access toilet
- Equipment hire available:
- Laptops (based on stock and availability)
- Non-interactive TV (98-inch) with device and audio setup
- Optional extras:
- Catering
Classrooms
Hurst has a number of classrooms available for hire.
Classrooms specifications
- Seating for up to 20–24 people
- Chairs included
- Desks included
- Guest Wi-Fi
- Interactive TV (86-inch) with device and audio setup* or non-interactive projector
- Toilet facilities, including easy access toilet
- Equipment hire available:
- Laptops (based on stock and availability)
*Specific classrooms only
Library Seminar Room
A small meeting room within the Senior School Library.
Library Seminar Room specifications
- Meeting room within the Senior School Library
- Size: 24m2 (5.2m x 4.6m)
- Non-interactive TV
- Guest Wi-Fi
- Accessible by stairs and lift
- Toilet facilities, including easy access toilet
- Optional extras:
- Four Library Pods – ideal for one-to-one meetings
Meeting Room
A meeting room which is ideal for a small number of people.
Meeting Room specifications
- Small Meeting Room
- Size: 19.5m2 (6.5m x 3m)
- Large screen with direct laptop connection for presenting
- Guest Wi-Fi
- Toilet facilities, including easy access toilet