The Hive at Rothamsted Conference Centre

Classroom in a Conference Centre · Private space

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

About this space

The Hive, named after the extensive work done at Rothamsted Research around bees, is an interactive workshop area where groups can immerse themselves, explore ideas, learn and find solutions.
The room enjoys a bright, vibrant yellow color scheme, with moveable whiteboards (these should be requested at the time of booking), a refreshments point outside the room, flexible seating, and multiple screens. It has two large, wall-mounted screens which can connect to two laptops.
The room is usually set up in theatre style with 40 scholar chairs. This created a flexible events space, perfect for workshops, training sessions, seminars, or more informal meetings.
Our scholar chairs are fully mobile with a foldable work surface, that can accommodate right or left-handed users. The work surface can be folded neatly to the rear. Integrated under-seat storage and a cup holder mean you can relax in the knowledge that there won't be any coffee spills and plenty of space to work.


Event offers and packages

Package per person

Day Delegate Rate Package (£45 + VAT per person):
Main meeting room hire
LCD Projector, laptop and whiteboard
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 day package is subject to minimum numbers
Please enquire for room hire only options and bespoke events
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 day package is subject to minimum numbers
Please enquire for room hire only options and bespoke events
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 day package is subject to minimum numbers
Please enquire for room hire only options and bespoke events
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 day package is subject to minimum numbers
Please enquire for room hire only options and bespoke events
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 day package is subject to minimum numbers
Please enquire for room hire only options and bespoke events
Saturday
Closed
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Per person day package is subject to minimum numbers
Please enquire for room hire only options and bespoke events
Sunday
Closed
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Per person day package is subject to minimum numbers
Please enquire for room hire only options and bespoke events

Capacity

Standing
up to 100
Dining
up to 48
Theatre
up to 80
Cabaret
up to 35
Classroom
up to 40

Catering and drinks

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

Facilities

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

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restriction

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Disabled access toilets
Ground level
Disabled parking space 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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