Main Hall at The Victoria Hall, Bolton
About this space
The heart of Victoria Hall is its 1,200-seater auditorium, renowned for its exceptional acoustics and versatile functionality. The auditorium is equipped with a large projection screen, audiovisual systems, and a PA system, making it ideal for a wide range of events. Victoria Hall is a premier venue for theatre productions, conferences, and musical performances, frequently utilized by both local and national community groups.
Its reputation as a beloved cultural hub is reflected in the diverse array of events it hosts, from classical music concerts and theatrical performances to corporate conferences and community gatherings. As a Grade II listed building, Victoria Hall is not only a functional space but also a piece of Bolton's rich heritage, embodying the community's commitment to preserving its historical landmarks while embracing contemporary uses.
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- No smoking in the building.
- The rooms hired will be available only the dates and times booked. The hirer is not entitled to enter the premises at other times.
- The Trustees or their employees have right of entry to the premises at any time.
- All rooms should be tidy after use. Where significant extra cleaning is required, this will be charged to the hirer.
- If the building is used by any hirer more than 4 times a year, the hirer will provide a copy of their public liability insurance to the Trustees.
- Safeguarding young people and vulnerable adults is a duty of all hirers. Where the hirer does not have a safeguarding policy, then the current church policy will apply (copies available on request).
- The hirer shall not do any act or thing on the Premises which shall invalidate the insurance of Bolton Methodist Mission.
- If a Hirer uses the box office for ticket sales The Victoria Hall is obliged to take 10% of all tickets sold through the box office and to charge a fee to the hirer for bulk printing of tickets this price is at the Victoria Hall’s Event coordinators discussion
- The box office is to be staffed by a representative of the Victoria hall and not the hirer the takings of such events will be stored and banked through the Victoria hall's account and a cheque will be sent within 7 days post the event.
- Not exceed the capacity of any room, to ensure all fire doors are kept clear, to keep access clear.
- Not to make any alternations to the room or to use any materials which will damage the fabric of the building. Any damage will be made good and charged to the hirer.
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The Victoria Hall in Bolton is an iconic and historically significant venue located in the heart of Bolton, Greater Manchester, England. Opened in 1900, The Victoria Hall was originally constructed to serve as a multifunctional space for the community, hosting a variety of events ranging from concerts and theatrical performances to public meetings and civic ceremonies.
Its main auditorium, with a seating capacity of approximately 1,200, boasts exceptional acoustics, making it a favoured venue for musical performances, including classical concerts, choral works, and popular music acts. Over the years, the Hall has undergone several refurbishments to preserve its historic character while modernizing its facilities.
Today, it continues to be a vibrant cultural hub, offering a diverse program of events that cater to a wide audience. The Victoria hall Is one of only a few Methodist central halls left in the country, with over 70 rooms and a 12,000 seater church hall/concert venue in the heart of Bolton.
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