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Facilities at Lansdown Hall & Gallery

Lansdown Hall & Gallery offers flexible, well-equipped spaces in the heart of Stroud for performances, exhibitions, classes, meetings and private functions.


The first-floor Hall is a multipurpose events and classes space with a stage, PA system, stage lighting and an HD projector, seating up to 150 or holding 250 standing. The ground-floor Gallery is a light, flexible white space in our Grade II listed building, used for exhibitions and also available for meetings and small events.


Select a space below to check availability and request a booking. Please note that all listed capacities are approximate.

Main Hall - Events or classes

Capacity: 250 people
Pricing: £40.00-£70.00 per hour

Lansdown Hall is a versatile first-floor multipurpose space in the heart of Stroud, suitable for both events and classes. It seats audiences of up to 150 and holds up to 250 standing, and regularly hosts theatre, live music, film screenings, seminars, classes and private parties. PA, stage lighting and projection equipment are available to hire, with experienced technical staff available where required. A stage and bar are on hand, with step-free access available via Bank Gardens.

Equipment & services

A variety of chairs & tables for your event
Lansdown Hall & Gallery staff member for front of house door, ticket checking and admissions duties.
Promotion of your event through Lansdown Hall & Gallery's usual promotion channels, subject to suitable information and artwork being supplied by the hirer
Hall PA for playback/ music from your own source. Not suitable for live bands. Please contact us if you require PA for a live band
Venue haze/ smoke machine for approved events. Use is subject to prior agreement with Lansdown Hall & Gallery. Customers may not bring their own smoke or haze machines.
Additional staff attendance for out of hours access, opening/ closing or keyholder support where required
Additional Post event cleaning by Lansdown Hall & Gallery where required
Additional Lansdown Hall & Gallery staff assistance with event set up and/ or pack down
Sound Engineer for events requiring technical sound support. Charged separately where not already included within an equipment package
Set up of a Trybooking event and ticketing page by Lansdown Hall & Gallery
PA Package for Live Bands, including the stage box, monitors and mixing desk. Includes sound engineer
Lansdown Hall & Gallery staff member for your bar or cafe service during your event.
Approved Lansdown Hall & Gallery Technician to operate the venue lighting system. Required when using the full lighting system
Access to Lansdown Hall and Gallery's electrical power supply for events or activities taking place in Bank Gardens. Use must be agreed in advance and is subject to suitable and safe equipment being used.
Use of the Hall Projector and Screen. HDMI and VGA connections are available. Please let us know what device you intend to connect. Hirers must provide any adaptors required for their device.
Two SIA Licensed security staff for a two- hour period. Security may be required for certain events depending on the nature of the event and licensing/ risk requirements.
Lighting options for Hall events, from a simple party lighting package to the full stage lighting system. Full stage lighting must be operated by an approved Lansdown Hall and Gallery technician; technician charges are additional
Wireless microphone subject to availability. Please use the comments box to tell us how many microphones you require and whether you require a handheld or lapel microphone. Additional equipment may need to be hired in.

Special opening hours

Please be aware of special opening hours at this facility:

Monday
09:00 - 01:00
Tuesday
09:00 - 01:00
Wednesday
09:00 - 01:00
Thursday
09:00 - 01:00
Friday
09:00 - 01:00
Saturday
09:00 - 01:00
Sunday
09:00 - 01:00

Gallery Hire Exhibition/Meetings/Small Events

Capacity: 50 people (min 1)
Pricing: £25.00 per hour

The ground-floor Lansdown Gallery is a light, flexible white space in our Grade II listed building,  available for hire on a weekly basis from Tuesday to Monday. The Gallery is also available to hire for meetings and small events (typically evenings, after 6pm). With high ceilings, quirky windows and a welcoming atmosphere it suits committee meetings, workshops, talks and other small gatherings for up to 50 people. Ramped access with an assistance bell makes the gallery fully accessible.

Equipment & services

A variety of chairs & tables for your event
Lansdown Hall & Gallery staff member for front of house door, ticket checking and admissions duties.
Promotion of your event through Lansdown Hall & Gallery's usual promotion channels, subject to suitable information and artwork being supplied by the hirer
Hall PA for playback/ music from your own source. Not suitable for live bands. Please contact us if you require PA for a live band
Venue haze/ smoke machine for approved events. Use is subject to prior agreement with Lansdown Hall & Gallery. Customers may not bring their own smoke or haze machines.
Additional staff attendance for out of hours access, opening/ closing or keyholder support where required
Additional Post event cleaning by Lansdown Hall & Gallery where required
Additional Lansdown Hall & Gallery staff assistance with event set up and/ or pack down
Sound Engineer for events requiring technical sound support. Charged separately where not already included within an equipment package
Set up of a Trybooking event and ticketing page by Lansdown Hall & Gallery
Floor standing & Table top Greeting Card display stands
Curatorial support packages for Gallery exhibitions.
Glass Display Cabinet 1.63m (H) x 43cm (W) x 38cm (D)
Optional in- house Gallery reset services after your exhibition. Lansdown Hall & Gallery will make good the Gallery following the removal of your work, including filling minor fixing holes and touching up affected wall areas.
A Variety of plinths are available to use for your exhibition
Access to Lansdown Hall and Gallery's electrical power supply for events or activities taking place in Bank Gardens. Use must be agreed in advance and is subject to suitable and safe equipment being used.
Wireless microphone subject to availability. Please use the comments box to tell us how many microphones you require and whether you require a handheld or lapel microphone. Additional equipment may need to be hired in.

Special opening hours

Please be aware of special opening hours at this facility:

Monday
09:00 - 01:00
Tuesday
09:00 - 01:00
Wednesday
09:00 - 01:00
Thursday
09:00 - 01:00
Friday
09:00 - 01:00
Saturday
09:00 - 01:00
Sunday
09:00 - 01:00

Entire Venue Hire

Capacity: 300 people (min 1)

Hire Lansdown Hall & Gallery for Festivals, Immersive Events, Show Rehearsals etc. 

Equipment & services

A variety of chairs & tables for your event
Lansdown Hall & Gallery staff member for front of house door, ticket checking and admissions duties.
Promotion of your event through Lansdown Hall & Gallery's usual promotion channels, subject to suitable information and artwork being supplied by the hirer
Hall PA for playback/ music from your own source. Not suitable for live bands. Please contact us if you require PA for a live band
Venue haze/ smoke machine for approved events. Use is subject to prior agreement with Lansdown Hall & Gallery. Customers may not bring their own smoke or haze machines.
Additional staff attendance for out of hours access, opening/ closing or keyholder support where required
Additional Post event cleaning by Lansdown Hall & Gallery where required
Additional Lansdown Hall & Gallery staff assistance with event set up and/ or pack down
Sound Engineer for events requiring technical sound support. Charged separately where not already included within an equipment package
Set up of a Trybooking event and ticketing page by Lansdown Hall & Gallery
PA Package for Live Bands, including the stage box, monitors and mixing desk. Includes sound engineer
Lansdown Hall & Gallery staff member for your bar or cafe service during your event.
Curatorial support packages for Gallery exhibitions.
Optional in- house Gallery reset services after your exhibition. Lansdown Hall & Gallery will make good the Gallery following the removal of your work, including filling minor fixing holes and touching up affected wall areas.
Approved Lansdown Hall & Gallery Technician to operate the venue lighting system. Required when using the full lighting system
A Variety of plinths are available to use for your exhibition
Access to Lansdown Hall and Gallery's electrical power supply for events or activities taking place in Bank Gardens. Use must be agreed in advance and is subject to suitable and safe equipment being used.
Use of the Hall Projector and Screen. HDMI and VGA connections are available. Please let us know what device you intend to connect. Hirers must provide any adaptors required for their device.
Two SIA Licensed security staff for a two- hour period. Security may be required for certain events depending on the nature of the event and licensing/ risk requirements.
Lighting options for Hall events, from a simple party lighting package to the full stage lighting system. Full stage lighting must be operated by an approved Lansdown Hall and Gallery technician; technician charges are additional
Wireless microphone subject to availability. Please use the comments box to tell us how many microphones you require and whether you require a handheld or lapel microphone. Additional equipment may need to be hired in.
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