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Venue Hire in Carlisle, Cumbria
Conferences, training, meetings, social events and more…
Host your next event in our unique historic venue within the walls of Carlisle Castle. The spaces at Cumbria’s Museum of Military Life are ideal for conferences, meetings, parties, receptions and more.
Venue hire includes:
Our rooms offer the perfect blend of historic charm and modern amenities to create a unique and versatile backdrop for your event, from only £50.
- Dedicated room(s)
- Flexible layouts
- Audiovisual equipment (including a screen, projector, microphone and speakers)
- Wi-Fi
- Admission to the museum
- Evening parking available
- Fully licensed bar
- Access to kitchen and bar facilities*
We have a stairlift to access temporary exhibits and events upstairs. If you have mobility issues and would like to access upstairs, please contact the museum beforehand.
Rooms available for hire
There are two rooms available to hire at Cumbria’s Museum of Military Life, comfortably accommodating 20 to 80 people in various formats.
Imphal
Theatre style: up to 50 people
Conference style: up to 20 people
Seated meal: up to 30 people
Imphal room hire
Full Day (9am-5pm): £150
Day Rates (hourly): £25 per hour
Evenings (hourly from 5pm): £40 per hour
Please note, the minimum charge is for 2 hours.
Kohima
Theatre style/drinks reception: up to 80 people
Conference style: up to 20 people
Seated meal: up to 50 people
Kohima room hire
Full Day (9am-5pm): £175
Day Rates (hourly): £30 per hour
Evenings (hourly from 5pm): £45 per hour
Please note, the minimum charge is for 2 hours.
Hire both rooms
Full Day (9am-5pm): £300
Day Rates (hourly): £45 per hour
Evenings (hourly from 5pm): £60 per hour
Please note, the minimum charge is for 3 hours.
Additional extras:
Tea, coffee and biscuits can be provided at £1.50 per head.
*Access to a kitchen can be arranged and is essential when bringing in outside caterers. There will be a standard cleaning charge of £40 for catered events, please contact the Museum for more information.
Make an Enquiry
Get in touch to discuss availability and booking for your next event in Carlisle at Cumbria’s Museum of Military Life.
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We look forward to welcoming you!
Venue hire for meetings
Host your next board meeting, seminar or AGM in our Imphal or Kohima rooms. With audiovisual equipment ideal for presentations and seating from 20 to 80 people in a range of room layouts, our spaces offer the capacity to allow for both casual and formal group gatherings.
Venue hire for events
Whether you’re planning a stylish drinks reception, birthday party, gallery exhibition, corporate event, anniversary, performance or a product launch, why not hold it at Cumbria’s Museum of Military Life?
Our spaces offer a unique environment with a licensed bar, catering facilities and Wi-Fi, suitable for accommodating up to 80 standing or 50 seated.
Venue hire for conferences
Organising a conference? Our rooms seat up to 20 people in a conference-style format, or 50-80 people in a theatre layout. Venue hire at the Museum includes essential audiovisual equipment such as a screen, projector, microphone and speakers.
Venue hire for training
Our historic rooms provide an original and productive space for training sessions and workshops. They can seat up to 20 classroom-style or 50 to 80 theatre-style with AV equipment and Wi-Fi. Refreshments can also be arranged. With ample parking spaces nearby and a central Carlisle location, Cumbria’s Museum of Military Life is convenient for attendees.
Venue hire for schools
If you’re Primary or Secondary School interested in our venue for educational purposes, we offer a range of options for school trips including self-guided visits, workshops and room hire. Visit our Schools Page for more information.
