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RM Arena
Mercantile Road, Houghton Le Spring, Sunderland, DH4 5PH
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Details last checked 18 days ago
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Rainton Bridge fire station on Mercantile Road, a nearby local scene (not the venue).
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- Hire price
- On requestcontact the venue
- Capacity
- 35001500 seated · 3500 standing
- Listed spaces
- 1named space for hire
- Kitchen
- Unknownnot confirmed
Hire price
Price on request
Ask the venue for a quote for your date.
- Capacity
- Up to 3500
- Spaces
- 1 listed
Prices as published by the venue, checked 18 days ago. Confirm with them before you book.
About this venue
RM Arena offers flexible private hire rooms for concerts, weddings, conferences and exhibitions. Its pillar-free indoor venue has a direct event enquiry form, phone and email contact for planning.
Facilities
Catering & space
- Kitchen availableNot confirmed
- Bar on siteYes
- Tables and chairs includedNot confirmed
- StageNot confirmed
- Garden or outdoor spaceNot confirmed
Access & accessibility
- On-site parkingYes
- Step-free accessYes
- ToiletsNot confirmed
- Accessible toiletYes
Permissions & licensing
- Alcohol allowedNot confirmed
- Amplified music allowedNot confirmed
- Late licence availableNot confirmed
- Bouncy castles allowedNot confirmed
- Dog friendlyNot confirmed
Connectivity & extras
- Wi-FiNot confirmed
- Projector or screenNot confirmed
Also features
- 1,848m² pillar-free main floor
- 300m² foyer exhibition area
- ground-floor access with vehicle entry points and dedicated loading bays
- on-site office space, catering and safety stewards
- flexible stand layouts and power configurations
- breakout zones
- high-speed connectivity and integrated AV options
- 900 free parking spaces
Good for
- Weddings
- Conferences
- Exhibitions & fairs
- Concerts & performances
Rooms and pricing
Hire rates and the spaces you can book.
Hire prices aren’t listed yet — contact the venue for a quote.
Bookable spaces
- Main Arena
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Sources & checks
Last checked 27 October 2026
Information taken from www.rmarena.co.uk, www.rmarena.co.uk, www.rmarena.co.uk, www.rmarena.co.uk, www.rmarena.co.uk, www.rmarena.co.uk, commons.wikimedia.org.
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Hire price
Price on request