Chesterfield Theatres

Chesterfield Theatres offers event organisers the chance to hire spaces at the Winding Wheel Theatre, a Grade II listed venue in the town centre. Its three rooms can be booked separately or combined, giving organisers options for gatherings of different sizes and styles.

The Main Auditorium is suited to conferences, awards, wedding receptions, parties and live performances. Flexible seating can be removed for standing events, and the space has a stage, professional lighting, audiovisual equipment, a PA system and dressing rooms. The Ballroom offers a distinctive setting with period features, a sprung dance floor, an integrated PA system, private bar and catering facilities. For smaller meetings, talks and celebrations, the Function Room has natural daylight, a lounge area, dance floor, private bar and kitchen. The venue also has a large catering kitchen.

Organisers can enquire about conferences, meetings, training sessions, workshops, presentations, performances, wedding receptions and private celebrations. Depending on the room and event format, spaces can be arranged for seated presentations, meetings, dining or parties. Venue staff can provide technical support for productions, and the venue offers accessible facilities, including step-free access to the main entrance and auditorium, a lift to most areas and wheelchair spaces.

The wider Chesterfield Theatres portfolio also includes 1435 Theatre & Museum, a restored heritage venue with a theatre and flexible rooms. Venue hire details for 1435 are expected to follow in 2027. The theatres are owned and managed by Chesterfield Borough Council.