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Conference Hall

The Thomas Hardy Hall

Dorchester, South West England — DT1 1XA

100

Max Capacity

FROM

£2200

Per Day

4.3

28 reviews

Room Layouts

About This Venue

The Thomas Hardy Hall is an elegant conference and event space located within the historic Dorchester County Museum in the heart of Dorset's county town. Named after the renowned novelist Thomas Hardy who was born nearby, this versatile venue combines Victorian architectural charm with modern facilities. The hall can accommodate up to 100 delegates for conferences, seminars, lectures, and cultural events. Located on South Walks Road, it offers convenient access to Dorchester's town centre and is surrounded by Hardy-related attractions. The venue features period character with contemporary amenities including audio-visual equipment and refreshment facilities, making it ideal for corporate meetings, academic conferences, and literary events.

Room Capacities

theatre

boardroom

classroom

u shape

cabaret

reception

100

dining

banquet

Pricing

Day rates from £2200

Competitive rates for full and half-day hire. Contact venue directly for detailed pricing and availability.

Features & Amenities

AV equipment

Free WiFi

Natural light

Historic character

Central heating

Refreshment facilities

Accessible entrance

AV & Technical

Projector

Screen

PA System

Wireless Microphones

Wi-Fi

Flip Charts

Lectern

Ideal For

ConferencesBusiness MeetingsTraining SessionsWorkshopsSeminarsCorporate Events

Location & Access

South Walks Road, Dorchester County Museum, Dorchester DT1 1XA

Dorchester South railway station 0.5 miles away with direct trains to London Waterloo. Regular bus services to Weymouth, Bournemouth and surrounding areas. Bournemouth Airport 45 minutes by car.

Public car parks within 200 metres including Charles Street and Fairfield car parks. Street parking available on surrounding roads.

Wheelchair accessible