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Study Centre Venue Hire

 

The Study Centre BuildingStudy Centre

The Study Centre building is the hub of the Botanical Gardens' educational activities for both children and adults from across the West Midlands region. Converted from the former Curator's House, the building has been extended and updated to provide for fully carpeted and furnished rooms, all in the delightful setting of the tranquil Alpine Garden.

The Rooms

The Patrick Room

Our most popular and largest room, it is lovely and light, with the benefit of having a balcony that provides a wonderful outlook over the formal West Lawn and Historic Gardens. This room is located on the top floor of the Study Centre and has lift access, making it fully wheelchair accessible.

Seating options:

Study Centre Interior

Theatre Style
Maximum 40 people

Study Centre Interior

Boardroom Style
Maximum 30 people

Study Centre Interior

U Shape Style
Maximum 22 people

Patrick Interior

Cabaret Style
Maximum 30 people


You can download a floor-plan of the room here: PDF IconPatrick Room Floorplan

 

The Oak and Banyan Rooms

Two light and airy classrooms, each with the benefit of having direct access from the room straight out on to the formal West Lawn. These rooms are located on the ground floor of the Study Centre.

Seating Options:

Oak Room Interior


Oak Room

Theatre Style

Maximum 30 people

Boardroom Style
Maximum 20 people

U-Shape
Maximum 16 people

Cabaret Style
Maximum 24 people

Banyan Room Interior


Banyan Room

Theatre Style

Maximum 30 people

Boardroom Style
Maximum 20 people

U-Shape
Maximum 16 people

Cabaret Style
Maximum 24 people


You can download a floor-plan of the rooms here:

PDF IconOak Room Floorplan and PDF IconBanyan Room Floorplan

Equipment

OHP Yes: included in room cost
Carousel Projector Yes: included in room cost
Digital Projector Yes: an extra fee of £50 (inc VAT)
Flipchart Yes: included in room cost
Projector Screen Yes (wall-mounted)
Blackout Yes
Whiteboard Yes (not interactive)
Wireless Internet Yes - but available in the Patrick Room only
Beverages Yes (unlimited tea, coffee, squash and fruit juice)
Food Biscuits and mints are included in the room cost. Other food including snacks and lunches are not included and you will need to order these separately from one of the local caterers that are listed here and on our booking form below. You are of course, welcome to bring your own food or you can visit the on-site coffee shop.

Local Caterers

Philpotts (Edgbaston) 0121 452 1024 Download a Business Lunch Form here
Buffet Express (Wednesbury) 0121 505 6650 View menus at their website here
Leverton and Halls (Bournville) 0121 451 1246 Organic delicatessen: email them This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Pickles Pantry (Harborne) 0121 681 8828 View menus at their website here
As You Like It 0121 602 8256 Caters for any budget: email them This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Our Prices

Our prices start at £150 for half a day for up to 20 people and rise to £390 for a full day for up to 40 people and full details are included in our room hire leaflet below. Our prices include access out into the beautiful Botanical Gardens at no extra cost (usual adult day ticket price costs £7.50).

PDF iconStudy Centre Room Hire Booking Form

Availability

Our rooms vary in their availability due to other educational activities taking place, ranging from school visits to adult leisure learning classes. Please contact us to find out more.

Contact Us

To enquire about Study Centre availability, call us on Telephone Icon 0121 450 5093 or email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Reviews

"The venue was superb and ideal for our workshop"

"The staff were very helpful"

"Warm, easily accessible and the refreshments were more than ample"

"Staff were all very helpful and we all loved the venue, thank you"

Risk Assessments

Room hire organisers should download and print this risk assessment form (please add your own specific hazards pertaining to your activities):

PDF iconStudy Centre Room Hire Risk Assessment

Wonderful views across the Gardens from our Study Centre balcony; a tranquil setting for your company's Away Day or meeting!

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Historic Gardens
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West Lawn
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