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If you are looking for a unique building for your next meeting or event, take a look at Rayleigh Town Museum. Located in the centre of Rayleigh within a listed building full of character and charm, with excellent presentation facilities, is an exciting new Meeting and Events venue.

To talk to us about hiring the Rayleigh Museum for your Meeting or Event

Call 01268 773535

and ask for Venue Hire

or use our WebForm by selecting the button below


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LOCATION OF MUSEUM

The Museum’s unique listed building full of character and charm, is located in Rayleigh’s busy High Street, surrounded by car parks for delegates and visitors at

91a High Street, Rayleigh SS6 7EJ

The Museum is accessed at the left side and immediately above Pizza Express

VENUE HIRE BROCHURE

Inspirational events need inspirational spaces and our 14th century interior offers just that - whether it’s for a boardroom meeting for 10, seminar/meeting, presentation, product launch, or a reception for your clients.

The advantage of Rayleigh Town Museum for your next event is that you have a unique building in the heart of town, perfect for boutique events with a maximum of 30 guests. Where else will you find a venue like that?

If you have any questions about our rooms or would like to arrange a viewing, please get in touch by calling 01268 773535 or emailing venuehire@rayleightownmuseum.org

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MUSEUM FACILITIES

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THE VENUE

The Regal Room

The main presentation room has seating for a maximum of 30 or if you wish to have a reception event without seating. Our comfortable presentation space comes fully equipped with full audio visual equipment, including free wireless internet.

Broadway & Commerce House Rooms

We have two breakout areas, where your guests can mingle/network while they enjoy tea, coffee, or a full buffet during your event. We can also arrange for a guide to be on hand to give them a private viewing of the exhibits if you require. We also offer a range of catering options

ROOM FORMATS

We have several room layouts for you to choose from, or if you have a layout in mind, speak to us as and we will try to accommodate.

Seating Plan laid out in Theatre configuration Seating Plan laid out in Boardroom configuration Seating Plan laid out in Classroom configuration

Classroom Style

AUDIO VISUAL

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A wide range of state-of-the-art Audio Visual equipment is available to hire and technical support for events can be arranged in advance.

We have an NEC overhead projector, with a large drop down projection screen which can be used for presentations and films, with internet access via wi -fi.

There is an excellent PA system with wall mounted audio connections for ease of use and an audio induction loop.

We have all the multimedia equipment you require available to support your presentation, plus there’s free Wi-Fi for your guests to keep up-to-date with the outside world.​


Equipment hire

Should you require the services of further audio-visual equipment, beyond the ones that we offer with the hire of the room, then bespoke packages are available.

CATERING

We can arrange via a Catering Third Party, various refreshment and catering options to suit your event including hot drinks, snacks and buffets.

Please contact us to discuss your requirements.

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CALL US AT

01268 773535

EMAIL US AT

venuehire@rayleightownmuseum.org

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