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3 photosImages not verifiedThe Sands Centre is Carlisle's premier entertainment and conference venue, situated at the historic Carlisle Racecourse. This modern facility offers versatile event spaces suitable for conferences, exhibitions, concerts, and private functions. The main auditorium can accommodate up to 2,000 people for theatre-style seating, while smaller meeting rooms provide intimate settings for corporate events. The venue features state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment, full catering facilities, and ample parking. Located just minutes from Carlisle city centre and with excellent transport links via the M74 and M8 motorways, the Sands Centre provides an ideal location for events in the Scottish Borders region.
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| Space | Theatre | Cabaret | Boardroom | Classroom | U-shape | Banquet | Reception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Auditorium | 1800 | — | — | 1200 | — | — | — |
| Exhibition Hall | 400 | — | — | 250 | — | — | — |
| Meeting Room 1 | 80 | — | 24 | 40 | 30 | — | — |
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.
Pricing available on request. Packages available for conferences including catering and AV equipment.
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Carlisle Racecourse, Blackwell Road, Carlisle, CA2 4TS, United Kingdom
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Sands Centre is a verified entertainment & conference centre in Carlisle, hosting up to 2,000 guests, with day delegate rates from £530. Its genome scores highest for Corporate, Historic, Hybrid Ready. Verified on-site: wi-fi, av & production, food & catering, sustainability. Best suited to corporate conferences and board meetings.
Best for: corporate conferences and board meetings, memorable events in a heritage setting, hybrid and streamed events.
Sustainability credentials are not yet evidenced in the profile data.
Up to 2000 guests for entertainment events, 1200 for conferences depending on configuration
Full professional AV setup including lighting, sound, projection and staging facilities
Comprehensive catering services available from light refreshments to full meals
On-site parking available with additional public parking nearby
The Sands Centre is Carlisle's premier entertainment and conference venue, situated at the historic Carlisle Racecourse. This modern facility offers versatile event spaces suitable for conferences, exhibitions, concerts, and private functions. The main auditorium can accommodate up to 2,000 people for theatre-style seating, while smaller meeting rooms provide intimate settings for corporate events. The venue features state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment, full catering facilities, and ample parking. Located just minutes from Carlisle city centre and with excellent transport links via the M74 and M8 motorways, the Sands Centre provides an ideal location for events in the Scottish Borders region.
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