All users are charged the same rates for using the Institute, but single bookings are charged a £20 surcharge.
In addition, there are a range of extra charges that apply to all users.
APPLICABLE FROM 1ST JANUARY 2025
Hourly charges for all users
Main Hall
- From Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm: £14.00 per hour.
- Mon-Thurs, 6pm to 10pm: £18.00 per hour.
- Fri 6pm to Sunday 10pm: £22 per hour
Supper Room
- From Monday to Friday, between 9am to 6pm: £6.75 per hour.
- Mon to Thurs 6pm to 10pm: £9.00 per hour.
- Fri 6pm to Sunday 10pm: £12 per hour
- Or £16 per session if booked with the main hall
Charges for single bookings
Single bookings of the VI facilities are subject to a surcharge of £25.00.
Bookings made by ‘frequent users’ are not subject to this surcharge.
Frequent users must be approved by the VI management – please contact us if you would like to be considered for frequent user status.
Extra charges for all users
The following charges apply to all users and are on a per booking basis.
Supper Room Add-on
Any user may add the Supper Room to their booking, subject to it being booked with the hall. There is a one-off charge of £16.00 for this and the hourly rates for the Supper Room no longer apply.
Bank holidays
Any booking on a bank holiday is subject to an additional charge of £50.00.
Bookings after 10pm
Any booking that continues after 10pm is subject to an additional charge of £35.00.
Bars
A charge of £50.00 is made if the hirers have a bar as part of their booking. An in-house bar can be provided for a charge of £25
Kitchen
The kitchen is available, free, to all hirers. Priority is given to users who have booked the main hall.
SOUND & LIGHT SYSTEM
The in-house sound & lights system is available for an additional £10
BOOKINgs
- View the bookings calendar and request a booking.
- Find out how you can book the Institute for your event.
- Discover the charges for hiring the Institute.