Fowden Hall at Rothamsted Conference Centre

Hall in a Conference Centre · Private space

  2 reviews  – 
West Common, London, AL5 2JQ
Harpenden

About this space

The Fowden Hall, named after renowned Rothamsted Research scientist Professor Sir Leslie Fowden, is the perfect space for a wide range of events.
It's a hugely versatile hall which means it is ideal for formal conferences, business briefings, meetings, workshops, poster sessions, lectures, awards ceremonies, exhibitions, stalls, seminars, team events, VIP dinners, fashion shows, banquets, examinations, training sessions, and parties.
It also offers a large stage area at the front of the hall, plus a mezzanine level as well as a sprung dancefloor. It has five different entry points, allowing delegate flow between the Plaza and the Foyer.
For a more private event, the Fowden has its own separate entrance and lobby area, perfect for a reception table to welcome your guests.
Lastly, a partition wall can be opened into the Fowden Foyer and this is ideal for clients who want to open up the space and encourage delegate flow from the Hall to the Foyer. For example, exhibitions, 'street' style stalls, and training events as a refreshment area.
This space can be used with our Plaza area, which is perfect for networking, lunches, drinks receptions, and exhibitions, before, during, or after your Fowden Hall event.


Event offers and packages

Package per person

Day Delegate Rate £45 + VAT per person
Main meeting room hire
LCD Projector, laptop, and whiteboard
A dedicated AV Technician on site is included for the Auditorium and Fowden Hall bookings only (if minimum numbers are met), to ensure the smooth running of your technical requirements
Conference lunch served with juice
A selection of Fairtrade teas and artisan bean-to-cup coffees available from arrival and throughout the day with biscuits and a variety of home-baked goodies
Fresh fruit
Recycled notepads and pens
Dedicated Event Manager
Free onsite car parking
Free WIFI access for all delegates
Reduced plastic waste such as water served in glass bottles or jugs rather than plastic bottles.

Prices

Monday
8:30 – 17:30
from £54 per person
Per day
8:30 – 17:30
from £54 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Per person package subject to minimum numbers
Please get in touch for room only pricing
Tuesday
8:30 – 17:30
from £54 per person
Per day
8:30 – 17:30
from £54 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Per person package subject to minimum numbers
Please get in touch for room only pricing
Wednesday
8:30 – 17:30
from £54 per person
Per day
8:30 – 17:30
from £54 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Per person package subject to minimum numbers
Please get in touch for room only pricing
Thursday
8:30 – 17:30
from £54 per person
Per day
8:30 – 17:30
from £54 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Per person package subject to minimum numbers
Please get in touch for room only pricing
Friday
8:30 – 17:30
from £54 per person
Per day
8:30 – 17:30
from £54 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Per person package subject to minimum numbers
Please get in touch for room only pricing
Saturday
Closed
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Per person package subject to minimum numbers
Please get in touch for room only pricing
Sunday
Closed
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Per person package subject to minimum numbers
Please get in touch for room only pricing

Capacity

Standing
up to 250
Dining
up to 100
Theatre
up to 200
Cabaret
up to 70
U-Shaped
up to 36
Classroom
up to 50

Catering and drinks

In-house catering
External catering not allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol not allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi
Projector
Flipchart
PA system / speakers
Conference call facilities
Natural light
Free parking is available on-site (300 spaces)
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Air conditioning
Storage space
Quiet space
Accommodation available

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restriction

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets
Ground level
Accessible parking spot available
Lift to all floors
Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence
Temporary event notices (TENs) available

Host rules

No smoking inside the buildings
Outside catering is not permitted
Standard opening hours 8am-6pm

Cancellation policy: Custom

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Rothamsted Conference Centre in Harpenden is a sustainable events venue on the world-renowned Rothamsted Campus in Hertfordshire, UK - enabling innovation, collaboration, learning, and business growth by bringing people together at events.
We are focused on delegate wellbeing, providing healthy food, access to nature, and a range of vegan and vegetarian options.
Our conference space is adaptable and flexible and our range of skills and experience means we are the first choice for busy events run by business and marketing professionals.
With high-quality AV provision across all of our rooms, a modern Auditorium, and multiple breakout spaces, Rothamsted Conference Centre is the perfect location to host a wide range of events and meetings, from business conferences to collaborative occasions for academic bodies and multinational industries, to promotional events and product launches.
Our rural location means guests can escape busy cities such as London, but still enjoy outstanding facilities and service, with excellent transport links.
We are located approximately 10 minutes drive from London Luton Airport and St Albans, and Harpenden station is a 10-minute walk from our campus on a direct line from St Pancras station. In terms of road links, Rothamsted is situated close to major networks such as the A1M, M25, and M1.
Talk to our friendly and helpful team today about meeting room hire for your next event, big or small. We're here to help!


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