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Octagon Centre at University of Sheffield
Western Bank, Sheffield, England, S10 2TQ
About us
Octagon Centre at University of Sheffield is situated at the heart of the University Campus, the Octagon Centre is a large multi-purpose venue with flexible space suitable for larger conferences and events. Easy to reach, The Octagon Centre is just a ten minute walk from the city centre and boasts great transport links. The Octagon Centre has an international reputation as a multi-purpose conference facility and can cater for a wide range of events and activities.
Venue Details
Total meeting space9,365 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms-
Standing capacity1,800
Seating capacity1,230
Built1983
Renovated-
Venue typeEducational facility
Amenities
Facilities
- Internet access
- Lighting
- Space (private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Equipment
- Staging area
Alcohol and catering
- Alcohol allowed
- Onsite catering
Facilities
- Internet access
- Lighting
- Space (private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Equipment
- Staging area
Alcohol and catering
- Alcohol allowed
- Onsite catering
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
9,365 sq. ft.
Largest room
9,364.6 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
5
Second largest room
10.8 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
1,800
Seating capacity
1,230
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
9,365 sq. ft.
Largest room
9,364.6 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
5
Second largest room
10.8 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
1,800
Seating capacity
1,230
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Meeting space
Name | Room size | Maximum capacity | Theater | Classroom | Boardroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Convocation Hall | 9,364.6 sq. ft. - | 1250 | 1250 | - | - |
Meeting Room 1 | 10.8 sq. ft. - | 40 | - | 40 | 20 |
Meeting Room 2 | 10.8 sq. ft. - | 30 | - | 30 | 16 |
Meeting Room 3 | 10.8 sq. ft. - | 30 | - | 30 | 16 |
Council Chamber | 10.8 sq. ft. - | 80 | - | 80 | 36 |
TV Lounge | 10.8 sq. ft. - | 40 | - | 40 | 18 |
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Sustainable Practices
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