We have six flexible spaces available for hire at competitive rates, plus the support of our friendly and experienced hirings team to help you plan your event. Each of our spaces can be configured to fit your needs and we can cater for everything, from one-to-one meetings up to presentations and training for 140 people.

Green Room Café/Bar

Our café/bar is fully licensed and offers a range of hot and cold drinks, snacks and free WiFi. The Green Room is perfect for one-to-one meetings and can also be used for coffee and lunch breaks if you’re hiring other spaces in our building. We do not charge for small meetings.

Small Meeting Room

A self-contained space that comfortably seats five people for a meeting and costs from £10 per hour to hire.

The Blue Room

Our Blue Room comfortably seats 10 in a range of configurations, is very private and costs from £15 to hire

Art Studio

Our Art Studio is a very flexible space, which can accommodate up to 16 seated or 30 standing and costs from £18 per hour to hire.

Dance Studio

Our dance studio can accommodate up to 20 standing and costs from £18 per hour to hire.

Theatre

Our main performance space, the theatre is ideal for talks, presentations and training for up to 140 people seated. The theatre costs vary depending on what is required, please contact the centre for further information. We can also provide a lectern, PA and digital projector. Our technical spec can be downloaded here.

We offer a discount for charities and regular hirers. Our venue can also be hired for arts, dance or exercise activities and children’s art parties. Please call us on 01425 612393 for more information.

Tech specs

Forest Arts Centre has a variety of equipment available for use during your show or hiring. Our technical spec can be downloaded below:

Download Tech Specs (PDF)

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