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The Exchange is the premier arts centre, business venue, and community hub in North Dorset
The Exchange is the culmination and the focal point of a remarkable community initiative to take the lead in the regeneration of the historic market town of Sturminster Newton. The building embodies many significant themes; the process of regeneration, the active involvement of local people, architectural quality and environmental awareness
Arts centre in North Dorset
The Exchange provides a social centre, a cafe, a place for markets, a home to charity and community events and above all else a performance space in North Dorset for local, national and international performers of a standing that belies Sturminster’s location and population. Our emphasis is on serving our community by making all of this affordable and within reach of our local Dorset populace. So if you’re looking to watch a theatre performance, enjoy a live music concert or watch a film, The Exchange is the perfect place.
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A range of different size rooms available for hire
The Exchange is situated in Sturminster Newton, in the heart of North Dorset and the Blackmore Vale. Centrally located within the county and with a number of rooms available to hire at very competitive rates, it is the ideal venue for a wide range of functions, catering for small groups through to 301. A full catering kitchen and functioning bar are available along with multimedia facilities, sound and lighting equipment and Wi-Fi access throughout.
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