Room hire at BRLSI
The BRLSI is the venue for a wide range of daytime and evening events, from business meetings and training courses to art exhibitions, public meetings and our own extensive programme of lectures and discussion groups. We are very keen to support other charities and groups, and offer substantial discounts on our hire rates to qualifying non-profit organisations.
This page gives an overview of the five rooms we offer for hire. Click the links below for details of hire charges, equipment and layouts, and for our online room booking form.
Choose from the following rooms
Elwin
One of the finest rooms in Bath; elegant, generously-proportioned with high ceilings and good natural light from its large Georgian windows (all with shutters) which give a superb view over Queen Square. The room also features four 18th Century ceiling painting by Andrea Casali. A large drawdown screen at one end, a loop for the hard of hearing and independently adjustable spotlights make it ideal for film, lectures and presentations. Access is via two staircases and a dda compliant lift. The Elwin interconnects with the Duncan, Lonsdale and Murch rooms for larger conferences needing break-out rooms and/or a room for refreshments.
14.6m x 7.3m
Seating capacity: 100
Duncan
A well proportioned meeting room with good natural daylight facing west at the rear of the building. Blinds to all windows. Ideal for presentations or larger boardroom style meetings. Fluorescent lighting, loop for the hard of hearing, access via two staircases and a dda compliant lift. The Duncan interconnects with the Elwin and Lonsdale rooms, and has a newly-installed alcove kitchen, making it ideal for events needing break-out rooms and/or refreshments.
11.6m x 5.7m
Seating capacity: 50
Jenyns
The Jenyns Room, with its direct access from Queen Square, is the "Shop Window" of the BRLSI, where we display items from our collections and hold art exhibitions and receptions. Its contents mirror activities within the BRLSI and events in Bath and the wider world. The space features adjustable lighting and a loop for the hard of hearing, as well as a mini-bar for serving refreshments. Note that the Jenyns room is open-plan with the BRLSI reception area and access route to the main staircase, although screens can be installed.
14.4m x 8.0m
Seating capacity: n/a
Murch
Our smallest room, though still comfortable for 15 people and with good natural light from its west-facing window at the rear of the building. Suitable for smaller meetings and informal gatherings, and ideal as an ante-room to the Elwin, with which it interconnects at the speaker's end. Direct Access to staircase.
4.3m x 5.6m
Seating capacity: 15
Lonsdale
The famous 'dinosaur room' (it features a wall-mounted cast of a Plesiosaur), now newly refurbished for boardroom-style events with a large table and a selection of items from the BRLSI collections, giving fascinating insights into the history and culture of Bath. With superb views over Queen Square and independent access via our No. 18 entrance, the Lonsdale Room is ideal for private meetings as well as small-to-medium scale receptions and award ceremonies.
7.3m x 7.3m
Seating capacity: 35
Useful links to catering companies
| Best of British | http://www.bestofbritishdeli.co.uk/ | 01225 448055 |
| Thyme | 27 Westgate St, BA1 1EP | 01225 780078 |
| Java Coffee House | www.javacoffeehouse.co.uk | 01225 480779 |
| Yummy Food | amanda@yummyfood.co.uk | 07974 802301 |
