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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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.
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 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.
