Number 8 Community Arts Centre

Facilities

Auditorium

Number 8 has a 250 seater auditorium in theatre style with the stage at ground level. The space is ideal to hire for live events, training seminars and conferences.

Half the seating can be retracted making the space suitable for trade shows, exhibitions, craft fairs and training events.

The Studio

Number 8's attractive Studio can accommodate up to 20 people theatre style or in the round for meetings and small scale seminars.  It is a private space with wonderful views across the town.

There is a variety of equipment available as part of any hire including a flip chart, 50" NEC Plasma Screen and TV/Video Combi.

The Studio has a integral kitchenette for you to make tea and coffee and has an adjoining toilet.

Courtyard Room

The Courtyard Room has a sprung floor, ballet bar and mirror wall.  It is ideal for rehearsals, dance classes, fitness and leisure activities.  It is also suitable for small-scale presentations for up to 40 people 'end-on'.

Gallery & Exhibitions

Number 8 programme art exhibitions every three weeks and craft exhibitions every six weeks.

If you are an artist or groups of artists interested in exhibiting at Number 8 please contact the Programming & Marketing Manager on programming@number8.org for the latest submission forms and deadlines.

Coffee Bar

Number 8 has its own coffee bar serving drinks and wonderful locally made cakes.  The Coffee Bar is also home to our art gallery and provides access to our craft exhibitions.