The Chestnut Room is on the first floor of the visitor centre, has a private entrance and can be accessed via a lift if required. Our team are on hand to discuss your requirements, including room setups and accessibility.

Facilities and features

  • Private tea and coffee making point
  • Private toilets
  • Outdoor space (via a balcony and viewing deck)
  • Lighting controls in the room
  • Lift access to the first floor.

Room dimensions

  • Length: 17.5 metres
  • Width: 5.8 metres.

Floor plan

Floor plan showing the Chestnut room on the first floor of the Visitor Centre. Stairs lead to a balcony that adjoins the viewing deck and provides access to the room through an internal door. The room is connected to a gallery through a separate internal door. A storage cupboard, toilets and a tea point are accessed from the room via separate internal doors. The Chestnut Room occupies most of the floor plan and has windows overlooking the viewing deck.

Floor plan showing the layout and facilities available in the Chestnut room.

Room layouts and capacity

The Chestnut Room can be set up in a variety of ways to accommodate your needs, whether you want classroom or conference style. Let us know and we would do our best to create the perfect space for you.

  • Horseshoe layout

    Diagram showing a horseshoe layout with tables arranged in a U-shape and chairs around the outside, leaving an open space in the centre for presentations or group discussion.

    Capacity: 24 people.

  • Classroom layout

    Diagram showing a classroom layout with tables and chairs arranged in rows, all facing the front of the room.

    Capacity: 32 people.

  • Boardroom layout

    Diagram showing a boardroom layout with a large table in the centre and chairs around it, so everyone faces each other.

    Capacity: 32 people.

  • Conference layout

    Diagram showing a conference layout with tables arranged in a square and chairs around the outside, so everyone faces towards the centre.

    Capacity: 32 people.

  • Cabaret layout

    Diagram showing a cabaret layout with two rectangular tables and chairs arranged around three sides of each table, leaving one side open.

    Capacity: 32 people.

  • Islands layout

    Diagram showing an islands layout with two separate tables, each with chairs arranged around the table and space between the tables.

    Capacity: 40 people.

  • Theatre layout

    Diagram showing a theatre layout with chairs arranged in rows, all facing the front of the room.

    Capacity: 80 people.

Tell us about your requirements

If you require something a bit different, please specify within the notes section of your booking and we will be in touch to discuss.