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Event spaces

With a variety of stunning spaces available to hire, The Hepworth Wakefield is the perfect venue to host your next event.

Our spaces are extremely versatile and can be adapted to suit meetings, conferences, private parties, weddings, photo shoots and product launches. Ranging from our purpose built Auditorium suitable for larger conferences and parties to smaller studio spaces and café, perfect for meetings and informal gatherings; we have a space to suit every occasion.

Our events spaces are also available to hire for the purposes of film and TV filming. Please get in touch to discuss further.

Contact us

Contact us on hire@hepworthwakefield.org or 01924 247362 to enquire about our unique venue hire offer.

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Our spaces

The Auditorium

Our elegant, purpose-built auditorium is a modern space located on the ground floor of the gallery. The space offers flexibility and comfort for a variety of events with the expansive window providing breath-taking river views. The Auditorium is fully fitted with Wi-Fi and extensive audio-visual facilities including large screen, integrated projector and free standing lectern. Available to hire seven days-a-week including evenings. Holds up to 100 people theatre-style or up to 90 for dining.

The Learning Studios

Located off the ground floor foyer area, the Learning Studios comprise four beautifully lit, event spaces. Used in combination or individually, the Learning Studios provide a flexible option for breakout areas when used in combination with the Auditorium or smaller meeting spaces when used independently. Individual studios can accommodate up to 50 in theatre-style or 120 if used in combination.

Café

Our fully licensed cafe is open to the visiting public during the daytime and by night doubles-up as a beautiful space available to hire. The space comes complete with a riverside terrace and sculpture garden, ideal for private parties, dinners and evening drinks receptions. The café seats 80 cabaret style, 70 for formal dining or up to 180 standing.

The Galleries

Our stunning collection of modern British art and changing contemporary exhibitions are showcased in our 10 award winning galleries. Events held during opening hours include free access to the galleries. Out of opening hours, access to the galleries can be used to host your private event.  Gallery spaces can be hired exclusively for drinks receptions, networking and private tours.

Away days

Take a tour

Our tours are a fantastic way to find out about one of the UK’s most important collections of art. Our expert gallery team will  provide you with a tour of our galleries including an insight into the highlights of the current temporary exhibitions. Out of hours gallery introductions are also available for groups who would enjoy more exclusivity during their visit.

Creative workshops & team building

Take the opportunity to introduce creativity and team building into your event by including one of our bespoke workshops or activities and create a personal and unique souvenir of your visit. Choose from painting, print-making, felt-making, carving or photography (to name but a few) to create that extra special, memorable event.

 

Contact us

Get in touch on hire@hepworthwakefield.org or 01924 247362 to enquire about our unique venue hire offer.

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