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Atrium

As you descend our beautiful wrought iron staircase you enter the Lower Atrium, perhaps one of the most unique venue hire spaces within The Exchange. The look and atmosphere of the space changes completely depending on how it is used. This...

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Bow Room

The Bow Room is the second largest room available for venue hire at The Exchange and is once again, used for a wide variety of events and activities. Situated adjacent to the Bibbern Coffee Lounge and Bar, this large carpeted room...

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Chivrick

SItuated on the ground floor, Chivrick is a light and airy room with a wooden floor making it the perfect space for dance, art and exercise class venue hire. The easy to clean floor and child friendly environment also makes it...

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Darknoll

Darknoll and Divelish are situated on the ground floor adjacent to the Lower Atrium. Both rooms boast shower and toilet facilities and can be hired along with the Stour Hall as dressing rooms for performers. Each room is fitted with an intercom...

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Divelish

Darknoll and Divelish are situated on the ground floor adjacent to the Lower Atrium. Both rooms boast shower and toilet facilities and can be hired along with the Stour Hall as dressing rooms for performers. Each room is fitted with an intercom...

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Kitchen

The main kitchen is a fully functioning, 5* kitchen with a large double gas oven, eight ring hob, commercial dishwasher, Kenwood mixer, microwave, grill, pots, pans and utensils needed by professional caterers. Available to hire at reasonable rates....

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Stour Hall

The Stour Hall is the largest space to hire here at The Exchange with total theatre seating capacity of 301, half of which are tiered. With one of the widest stages in the county, it is ideal for all types of...

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Venue hire in Dorset

The Exchange is the perfect space if you are looking for venue hire or meeting rooms in Dorset.

Situated in Sturminster Newton, in the heart of North Dorset and the Blackmore Vale and centrally located within the county of Dorset, The Exchange has a number of conference rooms and meeting rooms available to hire at very competitive rates. The Exchange is the ideal business venue for a wide range of functions, catering for small groups right up to 301 attendees.

As a business venue in Dorset, The Exchange offers a full catering kitchen and a functioning bar is available along with multimedia facilities, sound and lighting equipment and Wi-Fi access throughout.

Our 6 rooms for venue hire

Click on each image of our six rooms available for hire, to see which is suitable for your conference, meeting or event.

 

Meeting room hire in Dorset

There are 6 meeting rooms of various sizes available to hire. Suitable for all your different business needs including general meetings, training courses, presentations, clubs and group activities, rehearsals, workshops and one to one meetings.

  • Classroom Style
  • Boardroom Style
  • Cabaret Style
  • Theatre Style

Venue hire booking information and enquiries

We welcome venue hire enquiries at The Exchange for:

  • One off bookings
  • Block bookings
  • Regular on-going (weekly/monthly) bookings

Whether you are hosting a conference and are looking for a suitable venue, or team-building day, running a formal/informal meeting or interviews, needing somewhere to rehearse, wanting to celebrate a birthday or wedding, hold a trade fair, auction or indoor market or put on your own performance, The Exchange has a room for every occasion.

Enquiries welcome. To book now or to check prices and availability, call reception on 01258 475137.

Feel welcome to come along and view our range of venue hire facilities and to discuss your requirements with a member of our friendly team. All you have to do is contact us or come and see us.

Disabled access

  • Wheelchair accessible toilets
  • Lift enabling disabled access to all floors.

Event catering

Refreshments can be arranged through our on-site cafe or if you would prefer, you are welcome to make your own provisions (terms and conditions apply).

A hot water urn can be hired if you would like to provide your own tea and coffee.

Equipment hire

To compliment your room hire or event, equipment is also available to hire including staging, flip charts, projectors and screens.

Accessibility

The Stour Hall is our largest room and is a flexible space with moveable seating, including a raised theatre-style tiered seating section. It’s an ideal space to hire for music events, dance and drama as well as parties, rehearsals, meetings and conferences. With a capacity of 301 theatre style and approximately 200 cabaret style, the hall has excellent acoustics and a wooden sprung floor. The room has an integral projector/screen and one of the widest stages in the county. There is level access to the stage which makes loading in and out simple.

  • Disabled car parking is available
  • The Stour Hall has a hearing loop system installed
  • A lift is available for users to access all floors
  • Guide, hearing and assistance dogs are welcome throughout the building.
  • There are accessible toilets for wheelchair users on all floors
  • The ground floor disabled toilet has a nappy changing facility

Car Parking

The Exchange shares a free short stay car park on Old Market Hill (DT10 1FH) with the adjacent medical centre. We ask that from 9am-5pm Monday to Friday, visitors to The Exchange use only unmarked white parking bays.During the evening and at weekends, visitors to The Exchange can park anywhere within the Old Market Hill car park and enter the building via our first floor entrance.

Alternatively, the town’s main car park is situated opposite the ground floor entrance to The Exchange, on Station Road (DT10 1BN). Parking is free from 6.00pm.

As well as being a fabulous venue to hire in Dorset for various size events, we're also an Arts Centre too. Take a look at our upcoming schedule below.

Whats On

Thu

Nov

30

Living Spit’s A Christmas Carol

Living Spit are delighted to bring you 'the alternative' Christmas show this festive season! Hard hearted Ebenezer Scrooge hates...

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Sat

Dec

02

Los Pacaminos

We are thrilled to be welcoming back Los Pacaminos featuring Paul Young, Drew Barfield, Mark Pinder, Steve Greetham, Jamie Moses...

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Thu

Dec

14

Unlikely Pilgrimage Harold Fry

Harold is an ordinary man who has passed through life, living on the side lines, until he goes to post...

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Fri

Dec

15

BSO – Christmas Crackers

Presented in partnership with Artsreach, join us for a special concert of festive favourites and magical winter music with ten...

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Sat

Dec

16

Bare Jams

We are delighted to be welcoming Bare Jams back after a very successful concert earlier this year. 'Experience the...

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Wed

Dec

20

Christmas Memories

Neil Sands and his wonderful cast are back with the new 2023 production of their hit show, a spectacular spirit...

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Thu

Dec

21

Barbie

Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colorful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land....

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Sat

Dec

23

One Night of SKA

One Night of Ska is a two hour homage to the music, bands and artistes that influenced two generations of...

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Sat

Jan

06

Dos Amigos

The Exchange are excited to host the founding members of Los Pacminos JAMIE MOSES ( Queen & Paul Rogers, SAS...

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Thu

Jan

18

Oppenheimer

A dramatization of the life story of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the physicist who had a large hand in the development...

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Sat

Jan

20

We Three Kings of Rock ‘n’ Roll

Three Artists celebrate the music of three Icons of Rock n Roll Roy Orbison, Buddy Holly, & Elvis Presley....

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Sat

Jan

27

The Syd Lawrence Orchestra

The Syd Lawrence Orchestra ‘THE MAGIC OF MILLER’   Directed by Chris Dean, The Syd Lawrence Orchestra recreates the sound...

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Fri

Feb

02

The Real Manhunter Live!

Former Detective Chief Inspector with the Metropolitan Police Service and Senior Investigating Officer Colin Sutton will be appearing with ‘The...

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Thu

Feb

15

SNADS – Aladdin

A hilarious traditional Pantomime full of wonder, spectacle and amazing dance. Can Aladdin outwit the Evil Abanazer? What is that...

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Fri

Feb

16

SNADS – Aladdin

A hilarious traditional Pantomime full of wonder, spectacle and amazing dance. Can Aladdin outwit the Evil Abanazer? What is that...

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Sat

Feb

17

SNADS – Aladdin

A hilarious traditional Pantomime full of wonder, spectacle and amazing dance. Can Aladdin outwit the Evil Abanazer? What is that...

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Fri

Feb

23

Watch This Space

Watch This Space sees astronomer Will Gater bring to the stage the story of the extraordinary things humans see when...

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Sat

Feb

24

Chic to Chic

Chic To Chic go to every length to capture the raw funk, soul & disco dynamics of Nile Rodgers' music...

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Fri

Mar

01

The George Harrison Project

Not to be missed!  Here comes the perfect tribute to a Beatles legend! Enjoy the UK's leading live...

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Sat

Mar

09

The Chas and Dave Story

The Chas and Dave Story with Rockney   The feelgood show of the year! Rockney brings to...

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Fri

Apr

19

The Passion of Living Spit

Living Spit presents The Passion of Living Spit Get ready to witness the most divine comedy of all time. Join...

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Sat

Apr

20

Seriously Collins

Phil Collins / Genesis Tribute Show with 10 piece band! No gimmicks, wigs or gorilla suits… Just a genuine tribute...

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Wed

Apr

24

Megan McCubbin

Megan McCubbin Stopping extinction - an atlas of endangered species What does it take to save a species from...

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Sat

Apr

27

T Rex The music of Marc & Mickey

T Rex The Music of Marc Bolan & Mickey Finn Featuring the all star band created by Mickey...

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Wed

May

01

Paul Young – Behind the Lens

He’s been a major star for four decades. Paul Young broke into the big time 40 years ago when No...

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Sun

May

19

Tommy Blaize

Tommy Blaize – Lead Singer on Strictly Come Dancing For 20 Glorious Years Tommy Blaize has one of the most...

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