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The Bluecoat is a grade one listed building,
Liverpool city centre’s oldest building
and one of the UK’s oldest arts spaces.
With origins as a charity school in the
18th and 19th centuries, the Bluecoat went
on to develop a fascinating 20th Century
heritage showcasing the early works of
everyone from Picasso to Benjamin Britten,
Yoko Ono, Captain Beefheart, Michael
Clarke, Nitin Sawney and Jeremy Deller.
We are delighted to be able offer some of our
spaces for corporate and private hire. Whether
you are looking to host a dinner, conference,
party or a meeting, the Bluecoat has a variety
of spaces to accommodate your needs.
Our on-site events team is here to help with
the planning and preparation of your function
and our in-house caterers are able to arrange
delicious food and drink to suit your occasion
and budget.
About the Bluecoat·
Since re-opening in March 2008,
the Bluecoat has once more come
alive as a vibrant a arts space and
home to creative industries.
After £14.5 million redevelopment over 3 years,
we proudly reopened our Grade One listed
building during Liverpool’s year as European
Capital of Culture. Reborn in the heart of
Liverpool One – the city’s new vibrant
leisure district.
The striking yet sensitive redevelopment has
been recognised both at home and abroad,
receiving accolades including a special
commendation at the World Architecture
FestivalAwards and winning the inaugural
Liverpool Architectural Society’s ‘Building
of the Year’ award.
The Bluecoat is a vibrant arts space,
presenting an exciting year-round programme
of contemporary visual arts, music, dance, live
artand literature. It is also home to a community
of artists and creatives who make and sell their
work in this inspirational setting. Visitors to
the Bluecoat are not only invited to view art
but to experience the whole creative process
from conception to consumption in this truly
unique creative space.
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Email [email protected] Web www.thebluecoat.org.uk
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Event support
Our on-site events team are here to help with
the planning and preparation of all events. The
team’s expert experience in managing both large
and small scale events allows them to tailor every
aspect to ensure that the needs of your guests
are met. Our teams experience within the
Bluecoat allows them to recommend the ideal
venue for your event, weather it is the historic
library for your morning meeting, or the
transformation of the performance space for
an evening wedding reception. When you host
an event at the Bluecoat you will enjoy dedicated
event logistics support at all times.
Creative events
As a creative centre the Bluecoat boast
excellent relationships with artists from
fantastic photographers to exceptionally
talented musicians. These relationships
allow our team to recommend exceptional
artist to enhance your event and amaze
your guests.
The Bluecoat’s studios house a number
of professional photographers, available to
commission and ideal for weddings or for those
special occasions. Holding your event at the
Bluecoat also allows you to give your event
a creative edge by working with our resident
artist and creators. You could commission
hand-crafted corporate gifts or awards,
or include a fun or teambuilding workshop
with Sense of Sound (seen on BBC’s Last Choir
Standing). We can also arrange talks and
performances by our residents and creatives
to suit corporate events, or tours and talks on
our heritage tailored to your individual event.
Bluecoat Courtyard: exhibition
Sense of Sound performing in the Bluecoat
Sandon Room set up for a wedding reception
For more information, email our Events Sales Coordinator: [email protected]
Spaces
Our extraordinary spaces allow us to offer
your event a stage which is truly unique.
From the four different galleries to the
beautiful inner city garden, the Bluecoats
spaces can give any event that WOW factor.
State of the art equipment and years of
experience allow us to highlight each
individual room’s features and transform
it to offer the perfect venue for your event.
School Lane Liverpool L1 3BX Telephone 0151 702 5324 Facsimile 0151 707 0048
Email [email protected] Web www.thebluecoat.org.uk
Space 1
Performance Space
Located on the first floor of the new arts wing,
the Performance Space is our largest and most
flexible space.
The Performance Space has state of the art
AV technology that allows for exceptional audio
and visual presentations and makes it suitable
for conferences, meetings, dinners or as a
location to stage a performance.
British Design Edition conference in the Performance Space
Space Specifications:
Reception for 250
Dinner for 120
Meeting or conference for 150
Performance Space Dimensions:
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Onitsuka Tiger after party set up in the space
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To find out more about this space, call our Events Sales Coordinator on 0151 702 5324
Space 2
The Sandon Room, Garden Room
& adjoining Sandon Courtyard
Three of the most beautiful, historic spaces
within the Bluecoat. Located off the garden
on the ground floor with restored windows,
doorways and fireplaces, the light, airy spaces
are available for hire individually or as
a group to allow for breakout spaces.
These spaces are perfect for drinks, dinners,
meetings and conferences.
An afternoon reception in the Sandon Room.
Space Specifications:
Sandon Room
Reception for 60
Dinner for 40
Meeting or conference for 50
Garden Room
Reception for 60
Dinner for 40
Meeting or conference for 60
The Sandon Room and Sandon Courtyard.
Space Dimensions:
The Garden Room set up for a presentation.
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For more information, visit our website www.thebluecoat.org.uk
Space 3
Makin Library
Located on the first floor amongst artist and
creative industry spaces with views onto the
famous courtyard and facade, the Library offers
guests a perspective of the building that many
visitors are unable to see on a day-to-day basis.
The Makin Library is perfect for meetings and
smaller networking events.
The room includes refurbished original design
details and reflects the historic nature of
Liverpool’s oldest building.
A meeting taking place in the Makin Library
Space Specifications:
Reception for 20
Dinner for 20
Meeting or break out session for 20
Space Dimensions:
View from the Makin Library overlooking the front cortyard
Bluecoat branded stationary
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For more information, email our Events Sales Coordinator: [email protected]
Space 4
Upstairs Bar & Bistro
Re-open in November 2008, our Restaurant
and Bar “Upstairs at the Bluecoat” offers
delicious and creative food in an historic and
artistic setting. The restaurant offers catering
for many different special events and private
hire for functions.
Located on the second floor this light
and spacious room offers high ceilings
and, historic features with a modern edge.
The large windows give fantastic views of
the both the front courtyard and rear inner city
Garden. This room is ideal for corporate dinners
and evening receptions as well as weddings
and parties.
Upstairs Bar & Bistro
Space Specifications:
Reception for 150
Dinner for 100
Space Dimensions:
The Bistro set up for a formal dinner
Upstairs Bar & Bistro set up for a conference luncheon.
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To find out more about this space, call our Events Sales Coordinator on 0151 702 5324
Other Spaces
A number of our other spaces are occasionally
available for hire on request.
These include:
• Galleries
• the Hub
• Courtyard and Garden
Space Specifications:
Gallery 1
Reception for 20, Dinner for 15
Meeting or conference for 15
Gallery 2 set up for dinner
Gallery 2
Reception for 120, Dinner for 100
Meeting or conference for 80
Gallery 3
Reception for 50, Dinner for 50
Meeting or conference for 50
Gallery 4
Reception for 40, Dinner for 50
Meeting or conference for 40
Book launch in the Hub
The Hub
Reception for 150
Bluecoat Courtyard
The Garden entrance from the Hub
The Bluecoat Garden
For more information, email our Events Sales Coordinator: [email protected]
Food &
Drink
Our chef team believe in sourcing the right
ingredients to make each dish perfect.
Over the past five years we have built and
developed strong relationships with regional
and national suppliers to ensure the
sustainability of the raw ingredients used
in our menus.
School Lane Liverpool L1 3BX Telephone 0151 702 5324 Facsimile 0151 707 0048
Email [email protected] Web www.thebluecoat.org.uk
Food & Drink
Using the finest seasonal ingredients possible
means that our menus reflect the wealth of
produce that comes into the market during
that period. The team have developed a range
of menus that are suitable for a range of
occasions. Whether you are looking for
an afternoon tea, a canapé party or a celebratory
dinner, the team have experience in all areas
of event catering. Our chef team will be happy
to work with you on developing bespoke menus
where required.
We have has selected wines that offer great
value for money while at the same time, a taste
of something unique. The same philosophy also
extends to soft drinks – we have selected
a range of freshly squeezed juices, delicious
presses and homemade smoothies that will
enhance all events.
A full menu pack and drinks list is available
on request.
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For more information, call our Events Sales Coordinator on 0151 702 5324
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Please call our Events Coordinator
on 0151 702 7782 to discuss your event
and to check availability of the space you
are interested in hiring. If you are unsure
of your needs or requirement, we will
then be able to recommend a suitable room
to you. Provisional bookings can be made
over thetelephone with rooms being held
for 5 working days.
Alternatively please complete the event
form below and return it to our Events Sales
Coordinator
Fax 0151 707 0048
email: [email protected]
or send them by post to:
the Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool, L1 3BX.
School Lane Liverpool L1 3BX Telephone 0151 702 5324 Facsimile 0151 707 0048
Email [email protected] Web www.thebluecoat.org.uk
Enquiry Form
Date(s) of the event:
Company/organisation:
Contact Name:
Address:
Postcode:
Email address:
Telephone No:
Fax No:
Access time for set up:
Start time of event:
Finish time of event:
No. of guests/delegates:
For more information, call our Events Sales Coordinator on: 0151 702 5324
Space Layout & Style
Please discuss with the Events Co-ordinator
the room layouts that can be offered and
in which room, before completing the
requirements below.
Space(s) Required:
Space Layout Required:
Sandon Room
Boardroom
Garden Room
Theatre
Sandon Courtyard
Classroom
Performance Space
‘U’ Shape
Makin Library
Cabaret
Upstairs Bar & Bistro
Reception/Standing
Garden
Round Tables
The Hub
Banquet Tables
Gallery Space 1
Any special room layout requests?
Gallery Space 2
Gallery Space 3
Gallery Space 4
Other (please specify):
Catering Requirement:
AV Requirement:
For more information, email our Events Sales Coordinator: [email protected]