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The Courtyard Youth Arts Centre is available for hire to the community, whether you are a business requiring a room to hold meetings or a voluntary group running an activity for young people. Rooms are used for a variety of activities including meetings, training sessions, conferences, classes and interviews.
In a relaxed environment we aim to meet all your requirements
The Courtyard:
- Is an historic building in central Bicester
- Is close to train, bus and motorway access
- Provides an informal and relaxed atmosphere
- Has welcoming staff on hand to help with your requirements
- Is fully accessible
- Can provide refreshments for a small charge
To discuss your requirements and room rates please contact Melanie on 01869 602555 or le-ann@courtyd.com (Monday to Friday 9 – 5pm)
Click here for the Conditions of Hire.
Click here for directions: also available in printable format.
Click here for the Courtyard site map and find us using MultiMap.
Ground Floor
Ground Floor
Hall
The hall is light and airy, ideal for performance activities, meetings, conferences and seminars. It can accommodate up to 100 people in a range of seating styles. |
| Capacity |
100 |
| Size (m) |
16 x 6.3 |
| Area (m2) |
101 |
| Facilities |
Projector & screen
Air conditioning
Chairs and tables
Network points
Semi-sprung floor |
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Café
An informal space for tea/lunch breaks and smaller groups and can be used in conjunction with other rooms. It can accommodate 40 people standing or 20 seated |
| Capacity |
40 |
| Size (m) |
6.34 x 5.36 |
| Area (m2) |
35 |
| Facilities |
Water cooler
Kettle
Kitchen area
20 chairs and 5 tables (more available on request) |
Bookers are responsible for running their own refreshments, which can be provided by the Courtyard at a charge, or brought in by the group. |
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Dance Studio
For smaller meetings or seminars with the benefit of the café next door which can be used for tea breaks or spin off groups. It can accommodate up to 40 people seated either in a theatre style or in a boardroom style. |
| Capacity |
40 |
| Size (m) |
6.9 x 6.9 |
| Area (m2) |
47 |
| Facilities |
Air conditioning
Semi-sprung floor
Chairs and tables available on request |
Jesters Youth Club
A large informal and relaxed room that can be used for arts activities, meetings and training. It also has a kitchen for cooking and refreshments. It can accommodate up to 30 people depending on the seating style. |
| Capacity |
30 |
| Size (m) |
11.5 x 6.5 |
| Area (m2) |
18.7 |
| Facilities |
Kitchen
TV
2 computers
2 sofas
Chairs & tables
Water cooler |
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Counselling Room
A small intimate room for confidential meetings or one to one sessions. |
| Capacity |
4 |
| Size (m) |
4.65 x 2.93 |
| Area (m2) |
13 |
| Facilities |
Small sofa and two armchairs
Kettle & cups for making tea & coffee |
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Art Room 1
An ideal room for small groups to work on visual art activities. |
| Capacity |
8 |
| Size (m) |
5.9 x 4.65 |
| Area (m2) |
23 |
| Facilities |
Chairs and tables
Studio lighting
Sink in adjacent room
Hirers must bring their own art materials |
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Photographic Dark Room (Art Room 2)
A fully equipped dark room for group and individual hire. |
| Capacity |
6 |
| Size (m) |
4.8 x 2.9 |
| Area (m2) |
13.5 |
| Facilities |
6 photographic enlargers
Hirers must bring their own chemicals and paper |
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Music Room 1
A black box room for band rehearsals and music lessons that can accommodate up to 10 people. |
| Capacity |
10 |
| Size (m) |
6.43 x 4.65 |
| Area (m2) |
30 |
| Facilities |
Pearl Export drum kit
Stage 160 Fender guitar amp
TF200 Laney guitar amp
MG100 DFX Marshall guitar amp
Laney hardcore max 175-watt bass amp
PA system
2 x microphone stands
2 x Beringer microphones
1 x Shure SM58 microphone |
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First Floor
Sky Room
The Sky Room is light and airy, ideal for meetings, training sessions or interviews. It can accommodate up to 40 people seated in a theatre style or 24 people boardroom style. |
| Capacity |
40 |
| Size (m) |
6.9 x 6.5 |
| Area (m2) |
51 |
| Facilities |
Whiteboard & pens
Flipchart
Overhead projector
TV/Video Combo
40 chairs and 3 large tables (more available on request)
Extension lead
Network points
Water cooler |
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IT Room
The IT Room contains a video editing suite with Adobe Premiere 6 and five computers with a range of software. The room can also be used for meetings if the Sky Room is unavailable. |
| Capacity |
20 |
| Size (m) |
9 x 6.5 |
| Area (m2) |
61 |
| Facilities |
5 networked Intel P4 computers
Video Editing Suite
1 laser black & white printer
1 DeskJet colour printer
3 scanners |
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Sound Production Room
Our recently upgraded sound studio is used for a range of workshops for young people and is available for musicians to hire. |
| Capacity |
6 |
| Size (m) |
5.3 x 3 |
| Area (m2) |
17.3 |
| Facilities |
PC with music production software
Sofa
DJ decks |
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Music Room 2
A music room for band rehearsals and music lessons that can accommodate up to 6 people. |
| Capacity |
6 |
| Size (m) |
5.3 x 4.2 |
| Area (m2) |
27 |
| Facilities |
Percussion Plus drum kit
Stage 160 Fender guitar amp
TF200 Laney guitar amp
MG100 DFX Marshall guitar amp
RBW100 Laney bass amp
3 x microphone stands
1 x Beringer microphone
1 x Shure Beta 57a microphone
1 x Shure SM58 microphone |
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