Entertainment & Conference Centre

Sands Centre

Carlisle, North West England — CA2 4TS

2000

Max Capacity

FROM

£5300

Per Day

4.8

31 reviews

Room Layouts

About This Venue

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.

Room Capacities

theatre

1800

boardroom

classroom

1200

u shape

cabaret

600

reception

2000

dining

800

banquet

600

Pricing

Day rates from £5300

Pricing available on request. Packages available for conferences including catering and AV equipment.

Features & Amenities

Free WiFi

AV equipment

On-site parking

Catering facilities

Air conditioning

Accessible facilities

Loading bay

Green room facilities

Box office

WiFi

AV Equipment

Catering Available

Parking

Meeting Rooms

AV & Technical

Professional lighting rig

Sound system

Microphones

Projectors

LED screens

Wi-Fi

Stage equipment

Ideal For

ConferencesConcertsTheatre showsComedy nightsTrade exhibitionsCorporate eventsAward ceremonies

Location & Access

Carlisle Racecourse, Blackwell Road, Carlisle CA2 4TS

Carlisle railway station 2 miles away with regular services to London, Glasgow and Edinburgh. Local bus services connect to city centre. Newcastle Airport 60 miles, Glasgow Airport 90 miles.

Free on-site parking for 500+ vehicles. Additional parking available at Carlisle Racecourse grounds.

Wheelchair accessible