Explore the possibilities of hosting your next event at Broadway Gallery, where we offer versatile spaces tailored to meet your private hire needs. Whether you're seeking a chic setting for a private party, a vibrant venue for a family celebration, or an unconventional space for a business meeting, Broadway Gallery has the perfect backdrop for your event.
Interested in Hiring? Click here to fill out our short enquiry form, and a member of the team will be back in touch with you soon.
HIRE OUR SPACES
Broadway Gallery is situated in the Arcade, Letchworth’s beautiful and historic grade II listed shopping centre. With a range of unique spaces for any occasion, the Broadway Gallery can offer a stunning location no matter the event.
ABOUT THE GALLERY
The Broadway Gallery is a leading visual arts venue in Hertfordshire, knowing for its amazing exhibitions and learning programme that inspire our community. It is a place to see fantastic art, get creative and to socialise in our vibrant Garden City Arts Club.
Hiring our spaces is a crucial source of raising income that directly supports our artistic and learning programmes – and will help ensure everyone has access to Arts, Culture and Heritage in our town.
BROWSE OUR SPACES
BROADWAY GALLERY & GARDEN CITY ARTS CLUB
Our impressive Gallery and Garden City Arts is a vibrant and elegant space that offers the opportunity to host a conference, intimate dinner or drinks reception surrounded by a stunning exhibition of beautiful artworks from nationally significant artists. When not hosting one of our many exhibitions, the Gallery is also a versatile space that can be transformed into your perfect event space.
Capacity & Rates
Capacity
Seated – 50
Standing – 120
Daytime Rate
£900 + VAT
Evening Rate
£1200 + VAT
Daytime + Evening Rate
£1800 + VAT
*Daytime: 10.00 – 17.00
*Evening: 17.00 – 00.00
GARDEN CITY ARTS CLUB
The Garden City Arts Club is the heart of the Gallery and is a warm space that regularly welcomes visitors and hosts a wide range of community interest groups. This Space can be hired for either a half or full day on Tuesdays and can become a versatile space ideal for meetings and away days. The room offers step free access and is directly adjacent to our kitchenette.
Capacity & Rates
Capacity
Boardroom – 16
Half day
£90 + VAT
Full day
£180 + VAT
*Half day: 10.00 – 13.30 or 13.30 – 17.00
*Full day: 10.00 – 17.00
BLUE ROOM
Situated on the top floor of the building, our Blue Studio is an elegant and flexible meeting room that is perfect for training, meetings and presentations. The room offers step-free access to our Garden City Arts Club space and toilets and is equipped with a TV, flip chart and can either be a board room or a small seminar room. This Space can be hired by the hour during our regular business hours.
Capacity & Rates
Capacity
Boardroom – 8
Standing – 24
Hourly Rate
£42.50 + VAT
*Wednesday – Saturday, 10.00 – 17.00
THE STUDIO
A large space for creativity, our Studio regularly hosts our workshops, classes and Family Arts Sessions. It is the perfect location for afterschool clubs, art classes, music and theatre groups, yoga classes and even small events. The Studio can be hired by the hour during our regular business hours.
Capacity & Rates
Capacity
Standing 60
Hourly rate
£42.50 + VAT
*Wednesday – Saturday, 10.00 – 17.00
HIRE THE STUDIO FOR A CHILDREN’S BIRTHDAY PARTY
Our Studio is a great space for children's birthday parties, well equipped with arts and crafts materials for 3-10-year-olds. The space is beautifully decorated with arty illustrations and benefits from lots of natural light. The large room allows the space for you to arrange the tables as you like, leaving plenty of room for games and activities once you have finished crafting. Broadway Gallery does not provide staff to host birthdays, but you are welcome to bring in your own entertainment. Included in this package is access to the Blue Studio for storage or can be used as a changing space for entertainers.
Capacity & Rates
Capacity
Seated: 30
Rate
£320 + VAT
*Half day: 10.00 – 14.00
FAQs
Do we offer discounts?
Discounts are at the discretion of the Broadway Gallery.
Are your spaces fully accessible?
Our venue is fully accessible to wheelchair users and people with mobility impairments
Do you have parking?
Unfortunately, there is no onsite parking. There is free parking in the Wynd Carpark after 6pm Monday – Sunday.
When is my booking confirmed?
Your booking will only be confirmed once the hire agreement has is signed and returned to you and the deposit has been paid. We strongly encourage you to pay the deposit at the time of booking.
Do you have catering?
The hire is for the venue only and we do not offer catering or a bar.
Do you offer an events manager?
The hire is for the venue only and we do not offer Event Planning or Event Management service.
Can I play music at my event?
You can play music at your event, although we are unable to provide technical support or a PA system. To respect our residential neighbours, we kindly ask for all music to cease at 11pm and reserve the right to manage noise levels. The Garden City Arts Club has equipment with a small stereo for light use.
How late can I hire the gallery until?
All guests must leave the Broadway Gallery by 12pm. Please talk with the team at the time of booking to discussion de-rigging your event and the hire period. If may be subject to additional charges if you fail to leave the Gallery at the time stipulated in the contract.
Can I hang my own art in the gallery?
The hire is for exclusive use of the Broadway Gallery as a venue and not an exhibition space. Please contact the Broadway Gallery directly to submit an exhibition proposal.
Can I decorate the Gallery?
We welcome hirers to decorate and dress the Gallery, but cannot fix decorations to the Walls, Ceilings or interfere with the artworks on display during an exhibition.
Can we book an 18th or 21st birthday party?
We welcome all celebrations at the Broadway Gallery, please notify us at the time of booking if you wish to host an 18th or 21st Birthday Party. These celebrations will be subject to additional fees to cover the cost of additional staff and security.
Do I need to have Public Liability Insurance?
Hirers for public events are strongly advised to take out public liability insurance for your event.
ADDITIONAL FEES
Access to the Exhibitions
We can offer unique 30-minute curator led tour for all our exhibitions as part of your hire. Please contact the Broadway Gallery at broadwaygallery@letchworth.com to find out more.
Out of Hour Access
Evening and out of hour access to Blue Studio, Garden City Arts Club and Studio is available for an additional £25 per hour + VAT
Art Material Access
Our studio is well equipped for a children’s art classes and workshops, you can us our studio materials for an additional £75 + VAT.
Filming & Commercial Photography
Please contact the Venues Manager at jason.valentine@letchworth.com for all filming and photography enquiries.
Security
We may request that larger parties or events require additional security personal on site. This will be discussed with you at the time of your enquiry.
Interested in Hiring? Click here to fill out our short enquiry form, and a member of the team will be back in touch with you soon.
About Broadway Gallery
We are owned and run by the Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation, this unique financial model means that the money from those who rent our houses, shops, offices and industrial units goes directly back into the town. This includes our grants programme, which in 2022 allocated £196,000 to supporting community groups, clubs and societies as well as individuals who are striving to ‘Be the Best’ at music, sport, art and much more.
But that's not all, this income also supports the Foundation’s other venues and services including the Broadway Cinema & Theatre, Standalone Farm and the Garden City Greenway (13.6 mile route around the Garden City).
So by hiring our venue you'd actually be giving back to the local community too.
