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Set in the heart of historic Rochester, and steeped in 18th century history, The Rochester Corn Exchange is an elegant venue that offers a unique and exclusive setting for your conference or business event.

Have your event in either the Queens Hall, with its stunning architectural features such as high decorative ceilings, incredible chandeliers and ornate plasterwork or the Princes Hall for an intimate event or presentation.

With opulent surroundings and historic architecture, The Rochester Corn Exchange provides the perfect setting for your event.

With a total capacity of up to 400 people we have a range of packages and spaces to choose from to suit the size, style, and budget of your event.


the Queens Hall

The Queens Hall

The Queens Hall is a grand space with capacity for large events, such as conferences, company and investors meetings, team building and away days.

The large size means we can configure it in different ways. It has capacity for 300 delegates in a conference style set up.

The stunning architecture featuring spectacular ornate high ceilings and carved period columns provide a fabulous setting for your conference or event.

It also includes high-tech equipment such as audio-visual set-up and Wi-Fi. This means you will be fully connected throughout your event. Perfect if you want your delegates to collaborate or contribute.


The Princes Hall

The Princes Hall is an attractive room full of historic charm. It is a large space which can be used for a range of events, such as networking, away days and meetings.

We can configure the room in several ways, for example, presentations and meetings. It has capacity for 50 delegates with a classroom set-up.

It also includes high-tech equipment such as audio-visual set-up and Wi-Fi. This means you will be fully connected throughout your event. Perfect if you want your delegates to collaborate or contribute.

Photograph of a business event in the Princes Hall.

The bar and lounge.

Bar and lounge

We offer a staffed bar serving a well-stocked variety of beer, wine, spirits, alcohol free and soft drinks.

We have furnished our bar and lounge area with cosy sofas, armchairs, and occasional tables. With a capacity of 30, this makes a great space for break-out meetings, networking between events, or smaller meetings.

It also includes high-tech equipment such as audio-visual set-up and Wi-Fi. This means you will be fully connected throughout your event. Perfect if you want your delegates to collaborate or contribute.


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