Main Auditorium during an event

AUDITORIUM AND ATRIUM

KingsGate’s Auditorium offers an impressive setting for conferences, exhibitions, meetings, and large-scale events. With convenient ground-level access through a rear loading bay, staging, lighting, and audio equipment can be installed with ease. 

AUDITORIUM

Centrally located within the venue, it offers 1,700 seats, over 740 square metres of floor space, and a full theatre-sized stage. 

Designed for both impact and flexibility, the Auditorium is fully ventilated and equipped with state-of-the-art digital PA, audiovisual and lighting systems, as well as a 11m x 5.5m LED wall, making it one of the largest and most advanced facilities in the region. Ground-level access via a rear loading bay ensures seamless installation of staging, lighting, and technical equipment. 

The floor can be configured to suit a wide range of event formats, including theatre, banqueting, or fully cleared to create a flexible exhibition space. 

Whatever the scale or style of your event, KingsGate’s Auditorium provides an impressive backdrop to ensure its success. 

Click here to download, view and print a room plan of the Auditorium.

Dimensions

Floor area: 34 m x 22 m

Height: 11.5 m (max)

Approx Capacities

Theatre: 1700

Banqueting: 400

Cabaret: 320

Our 1700 seater auditoriumBanqueting Setup for 400The auditorium being used as exhibition space

Timelapse of BBC's Question Time

ATRIUM

First impressions matter, and KingsGate’s 500-square-metre Atrium and reception area creates an immediate sense of space and professionalism upon arrival. 

Filled with natural light and open space, it provides the perfect setting for exhibitions, networking, receptions, and delegate registration. 

The atrium also serves as the central hub of the venue, offering direct access to the main auditorium, the adjoining Seymour Suite and Spurgeon Room, and KingsGate’s additional meeting spaces.

Click here to download a plan of the Atrium.

Dimensions

Floor area: 25m x 20m

Height: 8.7m

KingsGate's Atrium

What we offer...

Refreshments and Catering

Refreshments served in our Atrium

KingsGate offers a range of delicious menus all competitively priced to deliver excellent value for money. We are happy to create bespoke menus for specific events and offer cash catering options for larger conferences, concerts or exhibitions. To find out more visit our Refreshments and Catering page.

Audio Visual Equipment

KingsGate PA

The main Auditorium and Suites at KingsGate Conference all have their own state-of-the-art audio visual and control systems pre-installed. Our knowledgeable technicians can work closely with you to ensure your event makes the most of the excellent facilities on offer – or clients are welcome to bring in their own technical support teams and additional equipment for larger events.

Car Parking

KingsGate Conference Centre boasts a 400 space free car park along with a dedicated Blue Badge parking area. There is also ample room for coach dropping off and parking during an event.

Wheelchair Access

KingsGate has full disabled access to its venue. There is a Blue Badge car park and main conference rooms are on the ground floor, with lift access to the first floor. Disabled toilets are in each corridor and on the first floor.

WiFi

KingsGate has a complimentary WiFi service throughout the building. For specialist use, dedicated links and ‘live feeds’ are also available on request, though these would be subject to a separate fee.

Child and Baby Facilities

Next to each set of toilets in the main corridors is a baby changing room.

Other Rooms Available...

Large and spacious meeting rooms

All our Suites and Meeting Rooms are equipped to the highest of standards. They benefit from natural daylight with blinds at windows and can be configured to suit any requirement. Find out more

Meeting room in boardroom style

Our fresh and light meeting rooms are perfect for smaller meetings, training events and regular courses. They are also ideal for use as breakout rooms during larger conferences. Find out more