Chichester City Council: Rooms for Hire
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The Council House
North Street
Chichester
Sussex
PO19 1LQ
01243 788502
Claire Adams
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Chichester City Council: Rooms for Hire description
Local Authority (Town Hall etc) / Wedding Venue / Business Meeting Rooms / Hotel / Conference Centre / Party Venue
Medium (1-150)
Venue suitability
This venue is suitable for the following uses:
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Venue facilities
Within 100 metres
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Yes - Medium - basic food preparation
24 rectangle tables
180 chairs
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Yes - Glasses only
Other venue facilities
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Explore the rooms this venue has for hire by expanding the sections below.
The Old Court Room (c.1881) is situated on the ground floor of the building and as the name suggests, was originally used as a Magistrates Court. The public gallery can still be seen at the eastern end of the room.
The Old Court Room is available for hire for private functions and is also ideal for small conferences, meetings, craft fairs and coffee mornings.
The room has a wooden floor and the added benefit of a picture rail with individual spotlights which makes it an ideal room for painting or photographic exhibitions. Hirers may also use the dedicated kitchen.
Capacity
As meeting room:
40
For dining:
40
As theatre:
60
For dancing:
60
For a reception:
60
12m x 6m
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The Assembly Room (c.1782) is on the first floor of the building and has the benefit of a stage which can be used for concerts, etc.
The room has a wooden floor with four fireplaces (not in use) with niches over the mantels which are individually lit. It is one of the few eighteenth century assembly rooms in the country that is still used for meetings and concerts.
The room is suitable for wedding receptions, concerts, conferences, fairs, exhibitions, etc.
It is accessed by the main staircase and a lift is available.
Capacity
As meeting room:
120
For dining:
120
As theatre:
180
For dancing:
180
For a reception:
180
18m x 8m
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The Council Chamber (c.1731) is normally only used for official Council business and Mayoral engagements but it is also exclusively available for Weddings and Civil Ceremonies.
The room has two ornamental fireplaces on the north and south walls with a magnificent eighteenth century chandelier hanging from the centre of the ceiling. The chandelier is lit during ceremonies and this adds to the overall ambience of the room.
For those wanting a smaller, intimate ceremony, the room is easily adaptable and still gives a sense of occasion to the proceedings.
The Council Chamber is situated on the first floor, over the portico on North Street, and is reached via the main staircase or lift (if the Assembly Room is not in use).
Capacity
As meeting room:
55
The Crush Bar is on the first floor of the building, adjacent to the Assembly Room. It has a kitchen attached with bar area.
This room is available to hirers of the Assembly Room at no extra charge.
The Crush Bar is also available for hire separately at the discretion of the City Council.
It can be accessed by staircase. A lift is also available.
Capacity
As meeting room:
16
For dining:
8
As theatre:
16
For dancing:
16
For a reception:
16
4m x 4m
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