About us
Situated in the heart of Preston City Centre, UCLan’s campus makes an ideal venue for meetings, conferences and events in the region. Ranging from full sized tiered theaters /auditorium to informal meeting rooms our venues can be hired individually or as a combination according to your requirements. It contains seating for over 300 delegates, seminar rooms, dining areas and a stunning outdoor feature terrace, enabling delegates to enjoy the extensive grounds whatever the weather. At Westleigh we can cater for all your training and meeting requirements including away days, conferences, exhibitions and lectures. Wider community use functions, such as private dining and weddings, can also be catered for.
Venue Details
Amenities
- Business center
- Internet access
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Onsite catering
- Business center
- Internet access
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Onsite catering

Meeting rooms
Meeting rooms

Meeting space
Name | Room size | Max capacity | U-Shape | Banquet rounds | Theater | Classroom | Boardroom |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Leigh Suite | 3,196.9 sq. ft. - | 250 | - | - | 250 | 100 | - |
Lune or Lancaster Room | 1,722.2 sq. ft. - | 130 | - | - | 130 | 50 | - |
Alexandra Room | 721.2 sq. ft. - | 48 | 28 | - | 48 | 24 | 30 |
Syndicate Rooms | 1 sq. ft. - | 40 | 18 | - | 40 | 20 | 24 |
Tiered Theatre / Auditorium (Preston City Campus) | 1 sq. ft. - | 470 | - | - | 470 | - | - |
Foster Theatre / Cinema | 1,356.3 sq. ft. - | 119 | - | - | 119 | - | - |
Bull-Pit Theatres / Auditoriums | 1,108.7 sq. ft. - | 62 | - | - | 62 | - | - |
Small Meeting Rooms (Preston City Campus) | 1 sq. ft. - | 30 | 18 | - | 25 | 30 | 18 |
Medium Meeting Rooms (Preston City Campus) | 1 sq. ft. - | 50 | 30 | - | 38 | 50 | 30 |
Location
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