Corporate or charity events and awards ceremonies usually take place in the Great Hall, while the proportions of the Lower Hall make it a popular choice for receptions, lectures and parties.
The James Caird, the whaler in which Ernest Shackleton made his celebrated voyage to Elephant Island, is in the North Cloister and makes for a unique historical backdrop to any event.
The bar and kitchen in the Pavilion Salle and Old Library make the rooms ideal for smaller gatherings, exhibitions, seminars and intimate dining and the excellent acoustics of the Old Library are also perfect for music recitals.