Description

Sun Pier House (SPH) was formed in 2013 to support Medway’s unique creative culture. We offer a base for established and start-up artists to develop their practice and deliver a varied exhibition and arts programme. Split over three floors our award-winning venue is home to artist studios, an exhibition gallery, events space, hire rooms, cafe and workshop space – all enjoying a glorious panoramic view of the River Medway. Our community hire space is ideal for local businesses to hold meetings, training sessions or workshops. Free WIFI, tables and chairs are included in the hire and layouts available include theatre or boardroom style and room capacity is between 50-85 people depending upon layout. A projector & screen, flipchart and stationary are also available for hire if required. We also welcome bookings from local communities and organisations. ⁠We know that starting something from nothing and running your own business is hard work. ⁠Whether it is a book club, an art workshop, a yoga class, a knit and natter, or something much bigger we want to help get it going and enable you to succeed. ⁠ Not only is the room a great facility for loads of community led ideas, but we are also backing it up with a ‘Pay What You Can’ scheme, offering a staggered payment scheme bespoke to each idea, with wrap around business advice to get you going. Alongside offering a simple refreshment package, SPH has a wonderful onsite café serving a variety of hot, cold and alcoholic drinks, as well as a bespoke in-house catering service. There is onsite pay ‘n’ display parking and Chatham train and bus station are within a 5 minute walk offering routes all over Medway and beyond. By hiring this space you will be supporting our not-for-profit organisation and our on-going work with the Medway community. Since repurposing the room we are reliant on funding and volunteer time to finish with decorating and refreshing the room, if you think your business or group may be able to help us with this we would be very grateful - please get in touch. Unfortunately there is no disabled access to the Community Hire Space space, we are trying to secure funding for a lift to make our spaces fully accessible.

Good To Know

Venue requires third parties (DJs, caterers etc.) to show evidence of holding current Public Liability Insurance (PLI)

Venue requires third parties bringing in electrically operated equipment to show evidence of holding current Portable Appliance Tests (PAT)

There is a sound limiting device fitted to this venue. Usually installed as a licence condition, these devices can have an adverse effect on live or recorded musical entertainers by shutting down electrical power in the event of too much noise, or by forcing the entertainers to play through a controlled PA system. The "cut off" type limiters have been known to be triggered by audience cheers and clapping. This can significantly impact your enjoyment.

Venue has confirmed they do not accept bookings for young adults - e.g. 18th/21st birthday parties

Suggested DJs

The following DJs and discos all cover the Chatham area and are suggested by needadisco.com for events at Sun Pier House.

Frequently-Asked Questions

What types of event is Sun Pier House suited to?

Sun Pier House is suitable for a wide range of uses as a private hire venue.

To give you some idea about suitability, the following events have been or are planned to be held at Sun Pier House:

• Wedding or Civil Partnership for 100 guests in July 2018
• Birthday 40th for 50 guests in December 2016
• Corporate Event for 180 guests in June 2016

What is the capacity of Sun Pier House for a private function?

Our understanding is that Sun Pier House can hold around 70 people for a formal function - probably more for an informal party.

Is there any parking at Sun Pier House?

According to the information provided to us, Sun Pier House has parking for approx. 40 vehicles on site or very close by.

Does Sun Pier House offer catering for private functions?

Previous users have told us that Sun Pier House offers a buffet catering service - the extent of this service offering and costs will need to be discussed with the venue directly.

Is there a bar at Sun Pier House?

We understand that a cash bar is available at Sun Pier House serving a wide range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks to hirers and their guests.

Is Sun Pier House fully accessible?

The venue (or a representative) have told us that Sun Pier House is not accessible to wheelchair users or the infirm. However, things can change so We would advise taking up any special requirements in this regard with the venue directly.

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