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The Mercian at The BCEC

Hall in a Conference Centre
·
Private space
Smallbrook Queensway, Birmingham, B5 4EW –
Ladywood, Birmingham
Up to 650
seats
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Maximum capacity - 650

The impressive Mercian Suite provides an extensive area for up to a maximum of 650 for a conference and up to 450 guests for a full service dinner.
Mercian is fully flexible and can be divided into two separate event spaces offering private access and a pre-function reception space overlooking Hill Street, ideal for delegate refreshments.
Featuring a built in stage with 5m drop down screen and NEC projector, the Mercian has all the latest technology required to enhance your event.
The BCEC has been designed to include a multi-purpose heavy-goods lift accessed straight into the Mercian, making this an ideal venue for car launches and large-scale showcase events such as exhibitions and fashion shows.

Offers and packages

Menu

 Main menu

Prices

Monday
9:00 – 17:00
from £45 per person
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £45 per person
Alcohol licence until 0:30. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
9:00 – 17:00
from £45 per person
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £45 per person
Alcohol licence until 0:30. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
9:00 – 17:00
from £45 per person
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £45 per person
Alcohol licence until 0:30. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
9:00 – 17:00
from £45 per person
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £45 per person
Alcohol licence until 0:30. All prices include VAT.
Friday
9:00 – 17:00
from £45 per person
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £45 per person
Alcohol licence until 0:30. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
9:00 – 17:00
from £45 per person
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £45 per person
Alcohol licence until 0:30. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
9:00 – 17:00
from £45 per person
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £45 per person
Alcohol licence until 0:30. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee

Capacity

  • Dining
    up to 420
  • Theatre
    up to 650
  • Cabaret
    up to 420

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Halal menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
Complimentary water Complimentary refreshments (such as water, tea, or coffee) for guests at no extra cost
No external catering allowed
Approved caterers only
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
BYO alcohol allowed A fee is charged if you bring your own alcohol
Corkage fee for BYO alcohol

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Projector
  • 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
  • Air conditioner
  • Accommodation is available on-site On-site accommodation
  • Paid parking is available on-site (6 spaces)
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Natural light
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • Unavailable: Quiet space

Music & sound equipment

  • Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
  • Own music not allowed
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Unavailable: Accessible toilets
  • Unavailable: Ground level
  • Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
  • Lift to all floors
  • Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

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

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day

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Reviews and ratings

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About The BCEC

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