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Venue Hire at Arts Centre Washington
Arts Centre Washington offers modern facilities in a unique setting and great location. The perfect venue for all occasions with free parking, competitive prices and quality service.
We have lots of spaces ideal for performances, parties, workshops, meetings, conferences and more. We can also offer catering (from The Courtyard Cafe/Bar) and technical support.
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The Low Barn
A ground floor space with its own bar and facilities. The Low Barn is suitable for larger conferences, parties and live performances.
Capacity
Maximum 120 people
Hire rates
Off-peak (Monday – Friday, 9am – 6pm): £35.30 per hour
Peak (evenings and weekends): £41.30 per hour
Evening function hire (7-11pm): £206
![Theatre at Arts Centre Washington A raked purple seating bank with a narrow staircase and stone wall to the right. On the wall is a rope hanging parallel with the staircase as a railing.](https://images.sunderlandculture.org.uk/uploads/2024/08/ACW-Theatre.jpg?resize=25%2C10&gravity)
Theatre
The theatre is a recently refurbished, multipurpose space. It is deal for live performance, conferences, weddings, birthday parties and other celebrations.
Capacity
Theatre style (tiered seating): up to 120 people
Cabaret style: up to 80 people
Hire rates
Off-peak (Monday – Friday, 9am – 6pm): £39.10 per hour
Peak (evenings and weekends): £46.70
Evening function hire (7-11pm): £195.70
![The Granary, Arts Centre Washington A long room with white walls, a vaulted dark beam ceiling and purple carpet floor. There are tall windows at regular intervals along the lefthand wall.](https://images.sunderlandculture.org.uk/uploads/2024/08/20240706-Sunderland-Culture-Arts-Centre-Washington-84-copy.jpg?resize=13%2C10&gravity)
The Granary
The Granary is on the first floor of the arts centre and is suitable for conferences and meetings.
Capacity
Maximum 50 people
Hire rates
Off-peak (Monday – Friday, 9am – 6pm): £27.70 per hour
Peak (evenings and weekends): £34.80 per hour
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The Art Workshop
The Art Workshop is set in The Courtyard next to our studios. It is suitable for workshops and demonstrations.
Capacity
Maximum capacity 30
Hire rate
£16.30 per hour
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Rehearsal Room
Our rehearsal room includes PA and drum kit. Please bring your own breakables.
Hire rate
£12 per hour (minimum booking of 2 hours)