Corporate Hire
Functions, meetings, training courses and seminars
The gallery boasts a range of stunning spaces for hire, including the grand Marble Hall and elegant Collection Display Gallery. The Laing offers an exclusive location for dinners, networking and drinks receptions. There is also a fully equipped function room for up to 60 guests set in the heart of the gallery, within easy reach of the Laing’s permanent collections and special exhibitions.
The Laing Art Gallery is a Grade II listed Edwardian building, situated in a prime city centre location close to transport links and a variety of accommodation.
We have the following equipment available in our Function Room:
- TV screen (HDMI and wireless connection capabilities)
- Sound bar and web cam functionality
- Lectern with mic and PA system
- Laptop
- Flipcharts and paper
Catering
We work with a range of catering suppliers to provide a service bespoke to your catering needs including canapés, buffets, three-course dining and drinks.
Menu - Jacksons Catering and Jacob and Tori (PDF)
Festive Menu - Jacksons Catering and Jacob and Tori (PDF)
Contact us
To find out more about hiring Laing Art Gallery please contact us by telephone: (0191) 277 2303 or use our contact form to get in touch.
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Room capacities
| Location | Reception | Theatre | Cabaret | Dinner | Boardroom | |
| Café Laing and Marble Hall | Ground floor | 200 | - | - | - | - |
| Marble Hall only | Ground floor | 150 | - | - | - | - |
| Café Laing only | Ground floor | 80 | - | 80 | 80 | - |
| Collection Display Gallery | First floor | 110 | 110 | - | - | 40 |
| Northern Spirit Gallery | Ground floor | 100 | - | - | - | - |
| Function Room | Mezzanine | 60 | 60 | 32 | 32 | 20 |
| Whole Art Gallery | - | 550 | - | - | - | - |
