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 2024
Hourly charges for all users
Main Hall
- From Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm: £13.50 per hour.
- Mon-Thurs, 6pm to 10pm: £17.67 per hour.
- Fri 6pm to Sunday 10pm: £20 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 £15 per session if booked with the main hall
Charges for single bookings
Single bookings of the VI facilities are subject to a surcharge of £20.00.
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 £15.00 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 £45.00 is made if the hirers have a bar as part of their booking. This is to cover the costs of clearing up and the removal of bottles etc.
Kitchen
The kitchen, and all the equipment in it, is available to all hirers for no additional charge. Priority for the use of the kitchen is given to users who have booked the main hall.
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.