A meeting room with rows of blue chairs facing a stage with glass lecterns at The Ark Centre.
A conference centre meeting room with tiered rows of blue upholstered seats and folding walls at The Ark Centre.
An auditorium-style meeting room with tiered rows of blue chairs and a ceiling projector at The Ark Centre.
A conference centre meeting room with tiered seating, frosted glass podium, and a raised stage at The Ark Centre.

Squire at The Ark Centre

Auditorium / Conference Room in a Conference Centre
·
Private space
Dinwoodie Drive, Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Basingstoke, RG24 –
Sherborne Saint John, Basingstoke
Up to 240
seats
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The Squire is the venue’s signature space, known for its purpose-built lecture theatre design that suits large conferences, talks, and presentations. Its tiered seating gives everyone a clear view of the stage, while the acoustics and layout help speakers connect easily with the audience.

Prices

Monday
7:00 – 18:00
from £40 per person
Per session
7:00 – 18:00
from £40 per person
All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
7:00 – 18:00
from £40 per person
Per session
7:00 – 18:00
from £40 per person
All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
7:00 – 18:00
from £40 per person
Per session
7:00 – 18:00
from £40 per person
All prices include VAT.
Thursday
7:00 – 18:00
from £40 per person
Per session
7:00 – 18:00
from £40 per person
All prices include VAT.
Friday
7:00 – 18:00
from £40 per person
Per session
7:00 – 18:00
from £40 per person
All prices include VAT.
Saturday
Closed
All prices include VAT.
Sunday
Closed
All prices include VAT.
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Pricing updated by venue 9 months ago

Capacity

Theatre
up to 240
Cabaret
up to 50

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Complimentary water Complimentary refreshments (such as water, tea, or coffee) for guests at no extra cost
Complimentary tea and coffee
No external catering allowed
No alcohol provided by the venue
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Conference call facilities Equipment for video or phone conferencing during your event
Photo equipment Camera and photography equipment available on site
Video equipment
Quiet space
Free on-street parking
Paid parking is available on-site
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Unavailable: Natural light
Unavailable: Lighting equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Dance floor
Unavailable: Soundproof
Unavailable: Mirrors
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
Bring your own DJ not allowed
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
Accessible parking spot available
Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

No promoted and ticketed events allowed
No wedding licence
No Temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Host rules

No smoking in the building.

Cancellation policy: Flexible with Grace Period

Show cancellation details

About The Ark Centre

The Ark Centre is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

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Location

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