The Carnegie &
Guildhall Complex
Thetford,
Norfolk.
01842 754 247
Venue Hire
The Carnegie
Built in 1968, The Carnegie remains the largest venue for hire in Thetford town centre for over 50 years. With a fully equipped stage and professional production lighting, the Carnegie offers an unmatched setting for theatre, performance, concerts, and dynamic corporate presentations.
It's 300-person capacity and rake seating facilities mean The Carnegie can accommodate everything from conferences, exhibitions, community events and training sessions to fitness classes, markets, fundraising events and private functions.
We can easily turn this around to a Private Gala Dinner, Wedding or Celebration seating 180 people max in a cabaret style.
Capacity
300 people
The Guildhall
The Guildhall is an iconic Grade II listed landmark. The venue boasts stunning Edwardian civic architecture, including wooden panelled courtrooms, Venetian bay windows and an ornate swan-necked pediment. This is a sophisticated backdrop for special occasions and business meetings alike.
Hireable spaces include:
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The Large Court - an 80 person hall with grand barrel-vaulted ceiling. Perfect for wedding ceremonies, exercise classes, markets and events.
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The Small Court - a 40 person space with café/bar facilities. Perfect for group meetings, workshops, performances. (Currently closed and housing The Banking Hub).
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The Council Chamber - an intimate wood panelled space for 20. This room lends itself to meetings, corporate events and functions.
Capacity
The Large Court: 80 people
The Small Court: 40 people
The Council Chamber: 20 people
Venue Hire Enquiries
Venue hire is facilitated by Thetford Town Council.
To book one of our spaces:
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Call us on 01842 754 247. We are open 10am - 4pm, Monday to Friday.
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Email us at venues@thetfordtowncouncil.gov.uk
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Book on the Thetford Town Council website which is linked below.
Please carefully read the terms and conditions, which are essential to your booking. Where possible, we offer a discount for Charity or Not-For-Profits. You will need to provide the relevant documents to support your status. If you are charging customers or guests for attendance, then you are considered a commercial booking and a pricelist will be provided. All online bookings are dependant on our internal approval process. All bookings require a partial payment which we will ask for before we approve any booking. Partial payments are refundable 100% up to 3 months before an event. Failure to cancel any booking before this time will result in a loss of your partial payment. Submitting a booking form is an enquiry, bookings are not confirmed until you have received a response from a member of our team and paid your deposit.
Weddings
Whether you're planning an intimate ceremony, a stylish reception, or a full day of celebrations, our spaces provide the perfect backdrop for your special occasion.
The historic Guildhall offers timeless elegance and heritage surroundings for ceremonies, while The Carnegie provides a versatile, contemporary space suitable for dining, dancing, live entertainment, and evening celebrations. Together, these adaptable venues allow you to create a wedding that reflects your personality and vision.
Located in the centre of Thetford with excellent transport links and nearby accommodation, The Carnegie & Guildhall can accommodate everything from small family gatherings to larger celebrations.
Celebrations
With space for up to 300 guests and a fully licensed bar, The Carnegie is the perfect venue for celebrations.
Whether you're planning a milestone birthday, anniversary, retirement party, school reunion, or community event, our flexible space gives you plenty of room to celebrate your way.
Bar
Both The Carnegie and The Guildhall are equipped with their own fully licensed bars. While the Banking Hub is temporarily operating out of the Small Court in The Guildhall, this space can operate as a bottle bar.
Whether you're looking for a simple drinks service, a prosecco reception, or a bar serving a range of beers, wines, spirits, and soft drinks our services can be negotiated for your hire needs. Where possible, we use local produce from independent suppliers to support local.
During events, the bar is normally open from the 'doors open' time on tickets.
