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Venue Hire

The Headley Lecture Theatre

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The Headley Lecture Theatre is a light, spacious, modern room. It is ideal for meetings, seminars, company presentations and lectures. As a flexible, flat-bed room with non-fixed seating, it can be arranged in any style to suit your requirements. Up to 100 people can be accommodated theatre-style, 30 workshop-style and 20 meeting-style.

The Lecture Theatre is on the lower ground floor of the Ashmolean Museum. Coffees, teas and buffet lunches can be served in this room by the Ashmolean Café.

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Accessibility

Disabled access is available via lift to the Headley Lecture Theatre. Access through the Museum Shop is also an option, and the Shop may be opened for your delegates/guests by arrangement.

Equipment:

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The Headley Lecture Theatre is well equipped with adjustable lighting, blackout blinds and a large, integral screen and lectern.

The following equipment is available on request at no extra charge:

  • Twin, simultaneous, remote-control operated 35mm slide projectors
  • Radio microphone and PA system
  • OHP
  • Freestanding coat rack

To use the data projector, DVD and video link there is an additional charge of £100 + VAT per day, or £50 + VAT per half day.

A laptop can also be provided for an extra charge of £50 on request and according to availability.

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Venue hire rates:

  • £120 per hour
  • £600 per day
  • We offer a 20% discount for University Departments for daytime use of the Headley Lecture Theatre.

Availability

The Headley Lecture Theatre is available during and outside Museum opening hours.

Bookings and enquiries:

Every booking supports the Ashmolean Museum.