Gallery Hire, Crafts Council Gallery
The open plan event space features restored original parquet flooring. The room is filled with assimilated daylight by a calming central light box. The walls are clay plastered and suitable for hanging. There is adjustable, museum quality track lighting installed by art lighting specialists, TM lighting.
To the side of the event space is a small break out or storage space. At the front end is a library area furnished by furniture maker, Sebastian Cox with chestnut lined walls complemented by ash shelving.
Please find the detailed capacities below:
Standing – up to 180 people
Theatre-style – up to 120 people
Meeting – up to 48 people
Dining – up to 140 people
Pricing
Standard opening hours shown — check the calendar for live availability.
What this space offers
Popular amenities
- 3 tables
- 38 chairs
- 4 outdoor tables
- 8 outdoor chairs
- Adjoining outside space
- Breakout space
- WiFi
- There is a small space within the gallery which can be used as a breakout space, cloakroom or storage space.
- Toilets
- A/V Equipment
Capacity
- 180 guests
Dimensions
- Width: 11m
- Length: 18m
- Height: 3.5m
What's allowed
We welcome
- Parties
- Birthday parties
- Private parties
- Graduation parties
- Christmas parties
- Engagement parties
- Anniversary parties
- Meetings
- Religious events
- Political events
You can bring
- Additional tables and chairs
- Alcohol
- Musical instruments
- Your own sound system
- Sports equipment can be brought on site but needs to be discussed with the venue in advance.
You cannot bring
- Bouncy castles
Venue policies
House rules
- Please do not arrive before your booked time A gallery manager and security will be on site to greet the hirer.
- A member of staff will remain on site during the booking and will be available to help
- No smoking
- No vaping
- Leave promptly after your event
- Leave the space as you found it
- Small quantities of rubbish can be disposed of on site. Large quantities of rubbish need to be disposed of by the hirer or their suppliers. Catering waste needs to be disposed of by the catering company. Contact the venue to make arrangements.
Parking and loading
- There are no parking spaces on site
- There is no on-street parking directly outside the venue
- There is a designated space for unloading on site
Accessibility
- Step-free access
Safety & security
- Fire alarms
- Smoke alarms
- Fire exit signs
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV
- On-site security staff (only at additional cost)
Location
Important terms
Cancellations
Property damage
In the event of any damage to the space or any other part of the venue property, Sharesy reserves the right to make deductions from the payment method used.
We'll make sure to notify you in advance of making any deductions and will, whenever possible, provide you with photographic or other documentary evidence of the damage.









