Event venue FAQs

We have a main Auditorium that seats up to 100 people, plus six breakout rooms, including the Grove, that take 20 to 30 guests each, theatre style. There's also the Pod, a smaller room ideal for up to 4 people.

Yes. The Auditorium has flexible seating to suit your event. It's set up theatre style by default, and layouts that need tables incur an extra charge.

Absolutely. Several breakout sessions can run in parallel, as each room works independently with its own audio-visual setup.

You can check availability by contacting our team on 0151 482 0408 or info@mobtc.co.uk. If you'd like to see the space, call, email or fill in the enquiry form, and we'll gladly show you round.

We recommend booking as soon as you have a confirmed date, ideally several months ahead for larger events. As we're a meeting and training venue, the breakout spaces (our meeting rooms) may already be booked on your dates. We do our best to fit in last-minute enquiries when we can.

Events are booked by the hour, with a 3-hour minimum, or at a day rate, and you can book over several days. We don't do half-day rates. Tell us what you need and we'll quote for it.

Room hire generally includes setting up the furniture (chairs and tables), WiFi and basic audio-visual equipment (projector, screens, microphones and so on). Tea and coffee are included throughout your event.

Yes. 25% deposit to secure your dates. We'll invoice you when you book. Please pay within 5 business days, or we may release the dates. The deposit is non-refundable. The balance is invoiced 2 weeks before your first booking date. Booking less than 2 weeks ahead? We'll invoice the full amount when you book. You can pay by bank transfer (details on your invoice) or by card over the phone. PO numbers are welcome, but we still need the deposit to secure your dates.

Events are larger bookings. A larger booking is more than one room, more than one day, the Auditorium, or a staffed event. Larger bookings are fully chargeable once booked. If you cancel, the full cost is payable. The same applies if you reduce the number of rooms, days or hours. You can move a larger booking once, as long as you tell us at least 2 weeks before the original date. The new date needs to be within 6 months. What you've paid moves with you. If the new date costs more, you pay the difference. If it costs less, the original price stands. Changes after that, or with less than 2 weeks' notice, count as a cancellation. We understand plans change. If something genuinely unexpected happens, talk to us. We'll look at exceptional circumstances case by case. You can read the full booking and cancellation terms at https://mobtc.co.uk/booking-terms/.

The Auditorium has microphones, a projector and speakers suited to presentations and panel discussions. A technician from our team (£) is required for every Auditorium booking, so everything runs smoothly.

Yes. Each breakout room has an LED flatscreen with wireless connectivity for presentations. If you need more equipment, let us know and we'll do our best to help.

Yes. Our team helps with the initial setup, the AV and any troubleshooting.

We provide tea and coffee throughout the day at no extra charge. For meals or snacks, we work with a trusted local caterer, Superior Catering, who can tailor a menu to your event.

We mainly work with our local catering partner to make sure the quality and service are consistent. If you have a special request, talk to us. Arrangements can sometimes be made with prior approval.

Absolutely. Our caterer offers a range of options, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and other dietary-specific meals. We'll put you in touch with them.

We're generally open from 8:30am to 5pm, but we're flexible about early set-up and late breakdown. Tell us your schedule and we'll do our best to fit it.

Yes. We have 50 parking spaces on site, all free. If you're expecting a lot of guests, we also have an overflow car park across the main road, and a parking attendant will direct your delegates there.

Yes, on the ground floor, with ramps to the Auditorium and the ground-floor breakout rooms. We don't have a lift to the first-floor rooms, but the Auditorium, Community Room, Forum, Grove and Pod are all on the ground floor. If you have specific accessibility needs, please let us know in advance.

In most cases, yes. You're welcome to bring banners, signage and branded materials. We just ask that any decorations are safe and don't cause damage.

We have staff on site to help with basic logistics and any questions about the building. We're here to help.

Set-up and breakdown times are included in your booking. If you need extra time, tell us when you book. Extended hours are charged extra.

We know events can be unpredictable. We'll do our best to fit in last-minute changes, though some requests depend on availability or may cost extra.

Yes. We have extra equipment such as flipcharts and microphones. Tell us what you need and we'll sort out the details.

Our AV can support one-way livestreaming, but not a large meeting where everyone talks both in the room and online. Please let us know well in advance so we can make sure the right connection and technology are in place.

Yes. Fast 1Gb fibre WiFi runs throughout the building. We'll share the details with you and your guests when you arrive.

We encourage it. Contact our team to arrange a walkthrough. It's a great way to see the space, test the AV if you need to and talk through your event in person.

We comply with all local safety regulations. Emergency exits are clearly marked, our staff are trained in evacuation procedures, and we carry out regular safety inspections.

We're fairly flexible with evening events, but we ask that sound levels stay respectful of our neighbours. We'll talk through any curfew or noise rules that might apply, especially if your event runs late. Please note we don't take function bookings, only business and community events.