ARU Venue Hire

ARU Venue Hire offers meeting and conference space at Anglia Ruskin University's Chelmsford campus, around a ten-minute walk from the city centre. Organisers can choose from more than 50 rooms across several campus buildings, with options for small meetings, training sessions, workshops, larger conferences and other business events.

The range includes classrooms for groups of roughly 18 to 60, dedicated meeting rooms and lecture theatres seating between 100 and 400 people. Some larger spaces have nearby foyer or mezzanine areas that can be used for catering, networking or exhibitor stands. Room layouts and capacities vary, so organisers can discuss their needs with the venue team when enquiring.

Most rooms are equipped with a projector, screen, built-in speakers and Wi-Fi. Lecture theatres also have microphones, while further audiovisual equipment and technical assistance can be requested. The university's in-house catering team provides food and refreshments for events, including day delegate options. External catering is not permitted under the venue's hire arrangements.

Rooms can generally be hired between 8am and 10pm, subject to availability and the university's schedule. Hire options include shorter bookings, full-day rates and delegate packages. The venue team can advise on suitable spaces, event arrangements and available dates. Chelmsford campus is accessible on foot from the railway station and main bus station, and the Park & Ride service also stops nearby. Limited parking is available and may need to be booked in advance. These facilities make ARU a practical choice for organisers seeking equipped meeting and conference rooms in Chelmsford.