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Alfred Gelder Street, Hull HU1 2AA, United Kingdom
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Historic Grade II* listed civic hall in Hull city centre offering elegant event spaces for conferences, weddings and performances.

About This Venue

Hull's magnificent Guildhall is a Grade II* listed Victorian civic building dating from 1916, located in the heart of the city centre. This impressive venue features ornate architecture with marble columns, stained glass windows, and period detailing throughout. The main Assembly Hall can accommodate up to 1,500 delegates theatre-style, while smaller committee rooms provide intimate spaces for meetings and functions. The venue offers modern facilities including AV equipment, catering services, and accessibility features, making it ideal for conferences, civic ceremonies, weddings, and cultural events. Its central location provides excellent transport links and is within walking distance of Hull's shopping district and waterfront attractions.

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Capacity

1500
Maximum Capacity
1500
Theatre Style
2000
Reception Style

Meeting Rooms

Room NameArea (m²)TheatreBoardroomU-ShapeClassroomDetails

Assembly Hall

800
1500
80120800

Committee Room 1

60
80
243040

Committee Room 2

45
60
182430

3 meeting rooms available • Total capacity: up to 1500 people

Features & Amenities

Historic Building
Free WiFi
AV Equipment
Catering Available
Accessible
Air Conditioning
Stage Facilities
On-site Parking
City Centre Location

📐 Space Specifications

2500
Total Space (m²)
6m
Ceiling Height
Licensed Venue

🍽️ Food & Catering

🍷Bar On-site

Dietary Options

VegetarianVeganGluten-freeHalal

🎤 AV Equipment

Stage lighting
PA System
Microphones
Projector
Screens
Wi-Fi
Lectern

🎯 Suitable For

📋Conferences
📋Civic Functions
📋Awards Ceremonies
📋Corporate Events
📋Cultural Events
📋Graduations

♿ Accessibility

Wheelchair accessibleHearing loop availableAccessible parking spacesStep-free access to main areas

Transport & Parking

🚆 Public Transport

Hull Paragon Interchange (train and bus station) 0.3 miles; Humber Bridge 5 miles; Hull city centre bus routes; Manchester Airport 2 hours by car

🅿️ Parking

✓ On-site parking available

Limited on-site parking available. Numerous city centre car parks within walking distance including Guildhall Road car park.

Availability

📅 Booking Lead Time

14 days minimum notice

👥 Capacity by Setup

1500
theatre
80
boardroom
800
classroom
120
u shape
400
cabaret
2000
reception
600
dining
500
banquet

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum capacity?
Up to 1500 guests in theatre style configuration
What AV equipment is available?
Professional stage lighting, sound system, projection facilities and Wi-Fi available
Is catering available?
Full catering services available including formal dinners and reception catering
Is there parking available?
City centre location with nearby public parking and some on-site spaces available

Location & Contact

📍 Address

Alfred Gelder Street
HU1 2AA, United Kingdom

🏷️ Categories

Meeting RoomsWedding VenueCultural VenueHistoric Building

Venue Location

Alfred Gelder Street, Hull, HU1 2AA

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the maximum capacity?

A: Up to 1500 guests in theatre style configuration

Q: What AV equipment is available?

A: Professional stage lighting, sound system, projection facilities and Wi-Fi available

Q: Is catering available?

A: Full catering services available including formal dinners and reception catering

Q: Is there parking available?

A: City centre location with nearby public parking and some on-site spaces available

🎯 Things to Do Nearby

🏛️Museum

🏛️
Maritime Heritage Museum
0.8 km (0.5 mi)• 10 minutes walk
🏛️
Ferens Art Gallery
0.5 km (0.3 mi)• 6 minutes walk
🏛️
Deep Sea Discovery Centre
1.5 km (0.9 mi)• 5 minutes drive

🏰Historic Site

🏰
Historic Dock Quarter
1.2 km (0.7 mi)• 15 minutes walk
🏰
Hull Minster
0.3 km (0.2 mi)• 4 minutes walk

🎭Theatre

🎭
New Theatre Royal
0.4 km (0.25 mi)• 5 minutes walk
💡 Local Area: These attractions and shopping areas are located within driving distance of the venue, perfect for delegates attending multi-day events.

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