1 photosImages not verified1 photosImages not verifiedPlymouth Arts Centre is an independent cultural hub located in the heart of Plymouth's city centre on Looe Street. Housed in a converted Victorian school building, this versatile venue combines a 200-seat cinema, flexible theatre space, contemporary art gallery, and café bar under one roof. The centre specializes in arthouse cinema, live performances, exhibitions, and community events, while also offering its spaces for private hire including corporate meetings, product launches, and celebrations. The venue features modern AV equipment, flexible seating arrangements, and atmospheric lighting systems across its various spaces. With its central location near Plymouth's historic Barbican and waterfront, the Arts Centre provides an inspiring creative environment for both cultural programming and private events. The building maintains its period character while incorporating contemporary facilities, making it a unique venue choice for those seeking an alternative to traditional conference spaces.
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| Space | Theatre | Cabaret | Boardroom | Classroom | U-shape | Banquet | Reception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Cinema | 200 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Theatre Space | 80 | — | 30 | 50 | 25 | — | — |
| Gallery Space | 60 | — | 20 | 40 | 18 | — | — |
| Café Bar Area | — | — | 16 | — | — | — | — |
Day delegate rate from the venue’s published pricing. Exact quotes confirmed on your proposal.
Includes: Room hire estimate.
Half day, full day and evening rates available on request.
Bespoke menus and exclusive-use packages for private events.
Space hire rates vary by area and duration. Gallery space from £150 per day, Theatre space from £300 per day, Cinema hire from £500 per day. Discounts available for charities and community groups. Catering packages available through café bar.
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38 Looe Street, Plymouth, PL4 0EB, United Kingdom
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Plymouth Arts Centre is a verified arts centre in Plymouth, hosting up to 200 guests, with day delegate rates from £88. Its genome scores highest for Corporate, Historic, Creative. Verified on-site: wi-fi, av & production, food & catering, accessibility. Best suited to corporate conferences and board meetings.
Best for: corporate conferences and board meetings, memorable events in a heritage setting, creative off-sites and product launches.
Sustainability credentials are not yet evidenced in the profile data.
Main auditorium seats 200, additional gallery and foyer spaces available
Professional theatre lighting and sound systems, projection facilities available
In-house catering and bar services, external caterers welcome
Limited on-site parking, public car parks nearby in Plymouth city centre
Plymouth Arts Centre is an independent cultural hub located in the heart of Plymouth's city centre on Looe Street. Housed in a converted Victorian school building, this versatile venue combines a 200-seat cinema, flexible theatre space, contemporary art gallery, and café bar under one roof. The centre specializes in arthouse cinema, live performances, exhibitions, and community events, while also offering its spaces for private hire including corporate meetings, product launches, and celebrations. The venue features modern AV equipment, flexible seating arrangements, and atmospheric lighting systems across its various spaces. With its central location near Plymouth's historic Barbican and waterfront, the Arts Centre provides an inspiring creative environment for both cultural programming and private events. The building maintains its period character while incorporating contemporary facilities, making it a unique venue choice for those seeking an alternative to traditional conference spaces.
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