A theatre with large arched windows, a stone terrace, and landscaped gardens at Pavilion Dance South West.
A dance studio with rows of purple chairs, high ceilings, and neutral walls at Pavilion Dance South West.
A dance studio with rows of black chairs, high windows, and decorative cornices at Pavilion Dance South West.
A theatre with tiered rows of purple seats, high ceiling, and stage lighting at Pavilion Dance South West.

Pavilion Dance South West

Event Venue

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Lower Gardens, Westover Road, Bournemouth, BH1 2BU –
Central, Bournemouth
From £54
hire fee
Up to 197
seats
Up to 80
standing
Venue offers catering
Parking available
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Spaces for hire at Pavilion Dance South West

Seafront Studio at Pavilion Dance South West
Seafront Studio
Dance Studio
·
Private space
50 seats
30 standing
Located on the ground floor next to the Ocean Theatre, this bright and airy studio features double-height ceilings, air conditioning, and large windows for natural light. The space includes full-length mirrors, a sprung vinyl-covered dance floor, and a high-quality sound system with Bluetooth connectivity. Measuring 9.25m x 16.12m, the studio acco...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Projector
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £54 hire fee
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Garden Studio at Pavilion Dance South West
Garden Studio
Dance Studio
·
Private space
50 seats
30 standing
Our studios are available for hire and suit all kinds of dance events—classes, workshops, and more. Combined with the theatre, the studios also work well as changing rooms, catering areas and breakout spaces. The Garden Studio  Based on the first floor, the Garden Studio has direct views over Bournemouth Gardens. This space has large mirrors, a...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Projector
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £54 hire fee
Enquire now
Ocean Theatre at Pavilion Dance South West
Ocean Theatre
Theatre
·
Private space
197 seats
80 standing
Our theatre is available to hire for many uses. Past clients include schools, conferences, film festivals, fashion shoots, and live shows. Each event is supported by our expert team of technical crew, front of house, and ticketing staff. The Ocean Theatre A large, modern space with 180 to 198 raked seats when laid out in theatre style for shows,...
Wi-Fi available
Air conditioner
Projector
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £144 hire fee
Enquire now

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Prices and opening hours

Monday
9:00 – 22:00
from £54–£144 hire fee per hour
Ocean Theatre
9:00 – 22:00
from £144 hire fee per hour
Seafront Studio
9:00 – 22:00
from £54 hire fee per hour
Garden Studio
9:00 – 22:00
from £54 hire fee per hour
Tuesday
9:00 – 22:00
from £54–£144 hire fee per hour
Ocean Theatre
9:00 – 22:00
from £144 hire fee per hour
Seafront Studio
9:00 – 22:00
from £54 hire fee per hour
Garden Studio
9:00 – 22:00
from £54 hire fee per hour
Wednesday
9:00 – 22:00
from £54–£144 hire fee per hour
Ocean Theatre
9:00 – 22:00
from £144 hire fee per hour
Seafront Studio
9:00 – 22:00
from £54 hire fee per hour
Garden Studio
9:00 – 22:00
from £54 hire fee per hour
Thursday
9:00 – 22:00
from £54–£144 hire fee per hour
Ocean Theatre
9:00 – 22:00
from £144 hire fee per hour
Seafront Studio
9:00 – 22:00
from £54 hire fee per hour
Garden Studio
9:00 – 22:00
from £54 hire fee per hour
Friday
9:00 – 22:00
from £54–£144 hire fee per hour
Ocean Theatre
9:00 – 22:00
from £144 hire fee per hour
Seafront Studio
9:00 – 22:00
from £54 hire fee per hour
Garden Studio
9:00 – 22:00
from £54 hire fee per hour
Saturday
9:00 – 22:00
from £54–£144 hire fee per hour
Ocean Theatre
9:00 – 22:00
from £144 hire fee per hour
Seafront Studio
9:00 – 22:00
from £54 hire fee per hour
Garden Studio
9:00 – 22:00
from £54 hire fee per hour
Sunday
9:00 – 22:00
from £54–£144 hire fee per hour
Ocean Theatre
9:00 – 22:00
from £144 hire fee per hour
Seafront Studio
9:00 – 22:00
from £54 hire fee per hour
Garden Studio
9:00 – 22:00
from £54 hire fee per hour

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 80
standing
Up to 197
seats
In-house catering
External catering allowed
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About Pavilion Dance South West

Pavilion Dance South West is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

Pavilion Dance South West is a dedicated dance and performance theatre that combines a purpose-built auditorium with community-focused rehearsal and workshop facilities.

Venue highlights: The venue offers in-house catering and a licensed bar to support private dinners, interval refreshments and buffet service. The venue's ticketing system allows hosts to stage promoted, ticketed performances. Accessible facilities include a lift to all floors and a roomy foyer that works for pre-event receptions and informal mingling.

Best for: Dance performances and showcases, school and community productions, workshops and rehearsal series.

Location: The Lower Gardens places the venue beside parkland and a riverside promenade, giving guests immediate outdoor space for arrivals, interval breaks and photos.

What guests say: The auditorium provides good sightlines and a layout suited to staged performances. The staff are organised and event service is efficient, and the venue remains comfortable for evening events.

FAQ

At Pavilion Dance South West, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available
  • The venue works with an approved list of external caterers

  • Paid parking is available on-site: 200 spaces
  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Pavilion Dance South West is located at Lower Gardens, in Central, Bournemouth.

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