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Arts Centre & Education Facility

The Gateway Education & Arts Centre

Shrewsbury, West Midlands — SY1 1NB

400

Max Capacity

FROM

£2000

Per Day

4.4

34 reviews

Room Layouts

About This Venue

The Gateway Education & Arts Centre is a vibrant community hub located in the heart of Shrewsbury. The venue combines modern educational facilities with flexible performance and meeting spaces, making it ideal for conferences, training events, theatrical performances, and community gatherings. With its central location near Shrewsbury town centre, the venue offers excellent accessibility and a range of technical facilities including professional sound and lighting equipment. The centre serves as both an educational institution and cultural venue, featuring adaptable spaces that can accommodate everything from intimate workshops to large-scale presentations and performances.

Room Capacities

theatre

350

boardroom

classroom

u shape

cabaret

200

reception

400

dining

150

banquet

120

Pricing

Day rates from £2000

Contact venue directly for pricing information. Rates vary by room type, duration, and event requirements.

Features & Amenities

Free WiFi

AV equipment

Air conditioning

Stage lighting

Sound system

Accessible facilities

Catering facilities

Breakout rooms

Reception area

WiFi

AV Equipment

Catering Available

Parking

Meeting Rooms

AV & Technical

Digital Projectors

Large Screens

Professional Lighting

Sound System

Wireless Microphones

Wi-Fi

Interactive Whiteboards

Stage Equipment

Ideal For

ConferencesEducational SeminarsArts PerformancesTraining WorkshopsCorporate EventsCommunity Gatherings

Location & Access

Chester Street, Shrewsbury SY1 1NB

Shrewsbury railway station 0.3 miles away with direct services to Birmingham, Manchester, and London. Local bus services stop nearby on Chester Street. Birmingham Airport 45 miles away.

On-street parking available. Public car parks within 200 meters including Raven Meadows and Pride Hill car parks.

Wheelchair accessible