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Birmingham City University

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University House, 15 Bartholomew Row, Birmingham B5 5JU, United Kingdom
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At a glance

Modern university in Birmingham city centre offering versatile conference and event facilities with academic excellence.

About This Venue

Birmingham City University, formerly the University of Central England Birmingham, is a dynamic modern university located in the heart of Birmingham. The university offers comprehensive conference and event facilities across multiple campuses, including state-of-the-art lecture theatres, seminar rooms, and exhibition spaces. With excellent transport links and city centre location, the venue provides flexible spaces for conferences, meetings, graduations, and corporate events. The facilities feature modern AV equipment, catering services, and professional event management support, making it an ideal choice for academic conferences, business meetings, and large-scale events.

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Capacity

2000
Maximum Capacity
1500
Theatre Style
2000
Reception Style

Meeting Rooms

Room NameArea (m²)TheatreBoardroomU-ShapeClassroomDetails

Main Auditorium

800
500
4060200

Conference Hall

400
300
3050120

Seminar Rooms

100
80
202540

3 meeting rooms available • Total capacity: up to 500 people

Features & Amenities

Free WiFi
AV Equipment
Catering
Parking
Accessible
Air Conditioning
Natural Light
Public Transport Access
City Centre Location
Professional Support

📐 Space Specifications

1200
Total Space (m²)
4.5m
Ceiling Height
Licensed Venue

🍽️ Food & Catering

🍴Restaurant On-site
🍷Bar On-site

Dietary Options

VegetarianVeganGluten-freeHalal

🎤 AV Equipment

Digital projectors
Large screens
PA system
Wireless microphones
High-speed Wi-Fi
Lecture capture technology
Interactive whiteboards
Video conferencing facilities

🎯 Suitable For

📋Conferences
📋Graduations
📋Academic seminars
📋Corporate training
📋Business meetings
📋Awards ceremonies
📋Student events

♿ Accessibility

DDA compliantWheelchair accessibleHearing loop systems availableAccessible parking spaces

Transport & Parking

🚆 Public Transport

Birmingham New Street Station (0.5 miles); Birmingham Snow Hill Station (0.3 miles); Extensive bus network; Birmingham Airport (8 miles)

🅿️ Parking

✓ On-site parking available

Limited on-site parking available. Numerous public car parks within walking distance. Park and ride services available from Birmingham suburbs.

Availability

📅 Booking Lead Time

14 days minimum notice

👥 Capacity by Setup

1500
theatre
150
boardroom
800
classroom
200
u shape
400
cabaret
2000
reception
600
dining
500
banquet

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum capacity?
Main auditorium seats up to 2000 guests, with additional smaller spaces available for breakout sessions
What AV equipment is available?
Comprehensive AV facilities including digital projection, sound systems, and live streaming capabilities
Is catering available?
Full catering services available from light refreshments to formal dining, dietary requirements accommodated
Is there parking available?
On-campus parking available, advance booking recommended for large events

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Location & Contact

📍 Address

University House, 15 Bartholomew Row
B5 5JU, United Kingdom

🏷️ Categories

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Venue Location

University House, 15 Bartholomew Row, Birmingham, B5 5JU

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the maximum capacity?

A: Main auditorium seats up to 2000 guests, with additional smaller spaces available for breakout sessions

Q: What AV equipment is available?

A: Comprehensive AV facilities including digital projection, sound systems, and live streaming capabilities

Q: Is catering available?

A: Full catering services available from light refreshments to formal dining, dietary requirements accommodated

Q: Is there parking available?

A: On-campus parking available, advance booking recommended for large events

🎯 Things to Do Nearby

🏛️Museum

🏛️
Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
1.2 km (0.7 mi)• 15 minutes walk

🎵Concert Hall

🎵
Symphony Hall Birmingham
0.8 km (0.5 mi)• 10 minutes walk

🎭Theatre

🎭
Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre
0.6 km (0.4 mi)• 8 minutes walk

🏰Historic Site

🏰
Jewellery Quarter Historic District
1.5 km (0.9 mi)• 20 minutes walk
🏰
Warwick Castle Historic Fortress
35.4 km (22 mi)

🎢Theme Park

🎢
Cadbury World Chocolate Experience
6.4 km (4 mi)• 30 minutes drive

🦁Zoo

🦁
Birmingham Wildlife Conservation Park
8.5 km (5.3 mi)• 25 minutes drive

🌳Gardens

🌳
Birmingham Botanical Gardens
4.2 km (2.6 mi)• 20 minutes drive
💡 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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