A spacious hall with a high vaulted ceiling, large windows letting in natural light, wall-mounted artwork, and a decorative statue niche at The Carnegie and Guildhall complex.
A meeting room with a long rectangular wooden table surrounded by high-backed chairs, a wooden floor, large arched windows, and ornate ceiling moldings at The Carnegie and Guildhall complex.
An auditorium with a polished wood floor facing a stage lit with blue and pink lights, framed by red curtains at The Carnegie and Guildhall complex.

The Carnegie and Guildhall Complex

Event Venue

5 Cage Lane, Thetford, IP24 2DS –
From £16
hire fee
Up to 300
seats
Venue doesn't offer catering
Parking available
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Spaces for hire at The Carnegie and Guildhall Complex

Large Court - The Guildhall at The Carnegie and Guildhall Complex
Large Court - The Guildhall
Hall
·
Private space
80 seats
The Guildhall is an iconic Grade II listed landmark. Perfect for weddings, performances, and corporate functions, this beautifully restored 1901 venue features a dramatic Large Court with a grand barrel-vaulted ceiling. The venue boasts stunning Edwardian civic architecture, including an ornate swan-necked pediment, wooden panelled courtrooms and...
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Flatscreen TV
Storage space
Play your own music
from £21 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 1 day ago
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Council Chamber - Guildhall at The Carnegie and Guildhall Complex
Council Chamber - Guildhall
Meeting Room
·
Private space
20 seats
The Council Chamber at The Guildhall is a meeting room set within a Grade II listed building dating back to 1901. It provides a characterful setting for corporate meetings, presentations and smaller business functions. The room retains original Edwardian features, including timber panelling and Venetian-style windows, giving meetings and formal ga...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Flatscreen TV
PA system / music speakers
from £16 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 1 day ago
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The Carnegie at The Carnegie and Guildhall Complex
The Carnegie
Auditorium / Conference Room
·
Private space
300 seats
Built in 1968, The Carnegie remains the largest venue for hire in Thetford Town Centre for over 50 years. With a fully equipped stage and professional production lighting, the Carnegie offers an unmatched setting for theatre, performance, concerts, and dynamic corporate presentations. With a 300-person capacity and rake seating facilities, T...
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Projector
Flatscreen TV
PA system / music speakers
Storage space
Play your own music
from £25 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 1 day ago
Enquire now

Prices and opening hours

Monday
8:00 – 0:00
from £16–£25 hire fee per hour
The Carnegie
8:00 – 0:00
from £25 hire fee per hour
Large Court - The Guildhall
8:00 – 0:00
from £21 hire fee per hour
Council Chamber - Guildhall
8:00 – 0:00
from £16 hire fee per hour
Tuesday
8:00 – 0:00
from £16–£25 hire fee per hour
The Carnegie
8:00 – 0:00
from £25 hire fee per hour
Large Court - The Guildhall
8:00 – 0:00
from £21 hire fee per hour
Council Chamber - Guildhall
8:00 – 0:00
from £16 hire fee per hour
Wednesday
8:00 – 0:00
from £16–£25 hire fee per hour
The Carnegie
8:00 – 0:00
from £25 hire fee per hour
Large Court - The Guildhall
8:00 – 0:00
from £21 hire fee per hour
Council Chamber - Guildhall
8:00 – 0:00
from £16 hire fee per hour
Thursday
8:00 – 0:00
from £16–£25 hire fee per hour
The Carnegie
8:00 – 0:00
from £25 hire fee per hour
Large Court - The Guildhall
8:00 – 0:00
from £21 hire fee per hour
Council Chamber - Guildhall
8:00 – 0:00
from £16 hire fee per hour
Friday
8:00 – 0:00
from £16–£25 hire fee per hour
The Carnegie
8:00 – 0:00
from £25 hire fee per hour
Large Court - The Guildhall
8:00 – 0:00
from £21 hire fee per hour
Council Chamber - Guildhall
8:00 – 0:00
from £16 hire fee per hour
Saturday
8:00 – 0:00
from £16–£25 hire fee per hour
The Carnegie
8:00 – 0:00
from £25 hire fee per hour
Large Court - The Guildhall
8:00 – 0:00
from £21 hire fee per hour
Council Chamber - Guildhall
8:00 – 0:00
from £16 hire fee per hour
Sunday
8:00 – 0:00
from £16–£25 hire fee per hour
The Carnegie
8:00 – 0:00
from £25 hire fee per hour
Large Court - The Guildhall
8:00 – 0:00
from £21 hire fee per hour
Council Chamber - Guildhall
8:00 – 0:00
from £16 hire fee per hour
Pricing updated by venue 1 day ago

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 300
seats
External catering allowed
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: In-house catering
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About The Carnegie and Guildhall Complex

The Carnegie and Guildhall Complex is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

This complex in the heart of Thetford Town is made up of two large venues: The Carnegie and The Guildhall.

The Carnegie has been a key event venue in Thetford Town Centre since 1968, offering space for up to 300 guests. With a fully equipped stage, professional production lighting and raked seating, it is particularly suited to theatre productions, concerts and presentations. The flexible venue can also accommodate conferences, exhibitions, training sessions, community events, markets, fitness classes, fundraisers and private functions.

The Guildhall is a Grade II listed venue dating back to 1901, offering a historic setting for weddings, performances and corporate events. Its spaces include the impressive Large Court with a barrel-vaulted ceiling and the more intimate Council Chamber. Edwardian features such as timber panelling, Venetian-style windows and decorative architectural details provide a distinctive backdrop for celebrations, meetings and formal occasions.

FAQ

Cancellations 7 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 7 days to 24 hours in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 24 hours are non-refundable.

At The Carnegie and Guildhall Complex, the following catering options are available:

  • Bringing your own catering/food is allowed

  • Free on-street parking is available
  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

The Carnegie and Guildhall Complex is located at 5 Cage Lane, in Thetford.

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