Venue and Facilities Hire
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What
Hire BCU’s Venues and Facilities
Who
Businesses, organisations and individual professionals
When
Dependent on requirements
Cost
Requirement specific
Unique Venues and Facilities in Birmingham
Looking to hire facilities or venues for your event in Birmingham? No matter what type of event you’re planning, whether it’s a business gathering needing a meeting room, or your product launch needing exhibition space, we have versatile spaces that can be customised to accommodate events of all shapes and sizes.
Birmingham City University has campuses across central Birmingham offering a wide range of venues and facilities including medical simulations, a mock crown courtroom, recording studios and many various spaces, all of which are available to hire for commercial and professional activities when not in use for teaching.
Easily accessible, and with great transport links, BCU’s campuses offer a convenient and flexible selection of venues and facilities to suit the varying needs of your business or organisation across private, public, and third sectors.
What type of events do you cater for?
No matter what type of event you’re planning for your business or organisation, we have different venues to suit your needs. Our versatile spaces can be customised to accommodate events of varying sizes and styles:
Business Events
Conferences, meetings, workshops and training sessions.
Networking & Social
Breakfast networking, launches, catered events and opportunities for film screenings.
Expos & Fairs
Trade fairs, showcases, indoor & outdoor activities and brand activations.
Performing Arts
Inspiring spaces for arts performances, rehearsals, culture and musical theatre.
Simulation Spaces
Mock courtrooms, hospital wards and theatres, and sport, exercise science and nutrition focused centres.
Media Production
Film studios, radio studios, and post-production spaces for hire with access to state-of-the-art recording equipment.
Sport
A multi-purpose (8 x court) sports hall, fitness suite and outdoor pitches.
Outdoor
Locations suitable for filming, festivals, expositions and brand activations across the campuses.
Innovation Spaces
Collaborative and innovative event spaces with access to tech including AR and VR tools.
Support and guidance from our Events Team
Our experienced Events Team is dedicated to working with you throughout the planning and execution of your event. BCU's events service is accredited by the Meetings Industry Association (MIA), the UK's only recognised standard of quality for this sector, providing you with additional confidence and assurance of our attention to detail.
Birmingham Design Festival Luke Tonge, Co-director
The University is full of fantastic spaces and facilities which help us deliver a truly world-class accessible event.
CIPR Midlands Kelly O'Hanlon
We have hosted the CIPR Midlands PR conference at BCU on all four occasions as the facilities are impressive, location ideal and the event team supportive.
Why hire BCU Venues and Facilities?
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1. Accessible locations
BCU’s Birmingham based campuses offer easy access to transportation and amenities, with venues designed with accessibility in mind, including wheelchair access and specialised accommodation.
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2. A variety venue options
Choose from meeting rooms, lecture theatres, filming studios, medical simulation rooms, concert halls and more.
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3. Support from start to finish
Our experienced Event Team and technical support staff are here to assist you in ensuring your event’s success from initiating planning to wrapping up after the event.
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4. Catering
We offer customisable catering services ranging from light refreshments to refined dining options and accommodating dietary preferences.
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5. Competitive pricing
We offer events services to suit various budgets.
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6. Sustainability
BCU is committed to eco-friendly practices in our venue operations.
Enquire about BCU Venues and Facilities
Send an enquiry and a member of the team will be in touch to discuss your needs.
Venues and Facilities Hire clients include:
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BBC Question Time
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Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce
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Chartered Institute of Public Relations
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Bham Design Festival
