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The Priory Rooms
Friends Quaker Meeting House, 40 Bull Street, Birmingham, B4 6AF
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Details last checked 28 days ago
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- Hire price
- £116per session
- Capacity
- 210seated
- Rooms
- 10bookable spaces
- Kitchen
- Unknownnot confirmed
Hire from
£116per session
- Room-only hire — Margaret Fell Room — evening£116
- Room-only hire — Elizabeth Fry Room — evening£116
- Room-only hire — Reading Room — evening£116
- Room-only hire — Sturge Room — evening£116
- Capacity
- Up to 210
- Spaces
- 10 to book
Prices as published by the venue, checked 28 days ago. Confirm with them before you book.
About this venue
Not-for-profit Quaker meeting and conference venue at 40 Bull Street in Birmingham city centre. Ten named meeting rooms range from 6 to 210 delegates, with flexible layouts for meetings, training, conferences, talks and exhibitions. Room-only half-day, full-day and weekday evening hire is published for 2026; the venue also offers catering and day-delegate packages. Wi-Fi, air conditioning and room-specific screens/projectors are available. Check room availability, the exact current tariff and any discounted rates with the venue.
Facilities
Catering & space
- Kitchen availableNot confirmed
- Bar on siteNot confirmed
- Tables and chairs includedYes
- StageNot confirmed
- Garden or outdoor spaceYes
Access & accessibility
- On-site parkingConditional
- Step-free accessYes
- ToiletsYes
- Accessible toiletYes
Permissions & licensing
- Alcohol allowedConditional
- Amplified music allowedConditional
- Late licence availableNot confirmed
- Bouncy castles allowedNot confirmed
- Dog friendlyNot confirmed
Connectivity & extras
- Wi-FiYes
- Projector or screenYes
Also features
- Not-for-profit Quaker venue; trading profits support community and charitable work
- Ten named meeting rooms plus a separate Atrium
- Professional room layouts for meetings, training, conferences, talks, AGMs and exhibitions
- Catering and day-delegate packages available through the venue; outside food and drink are normally not permitted
- High-speed Wi-Fi, air conditioning, room-specific projectors or digital screens, and event support
- Atrium and terrace/courtyard garden areas are available for refreshment breaks
- Central Birmingham location, within walking distance of New Street, Snow Hill and Moor Street stations
Good for
- Meetings
- Classes & courses
- Conferences
- Community events
- Exhibitions & fairs
Rooms and pricing
Hire rates and the spaces you can book.
Main Meeting House
210 seated- Ground floor
- Theatre layout
- Built-in projector and screen
- Induction loop
- Natural daylight
- Fully accessible
Room-only hire — Main Meeting House — full day
Standard
Full day 09:00–17:00. Published 2026 price; Monday, Friday and Saturday discounts are available by enquiry, and the page advertises 30% off Saturday daytime hire. Confirm the current quote. Rate is stated as “from £900”.
Source: theprioryrooms.co.uk£900 per day
Room-only hire — Main Meeting House — evening
Standard
Evening 18:00–21:00, Tuesday–Thursday only, per the published 2026 room-only table. Confirm the current quote.
Source: theprioryrooms.co.uk£320 per session
George Fox Room
60 seated- Lower lobby
- Built-in projector and screen
- Air conditioning
- Fully accessible
Room-only hire — George Fox Room — full day
Standard
Full day 09:00–17:00. Published 2026 price; Monday, Friday and Saturday discounts are available by enquiry, and the page advertises 30% off Saturday daytime hire. Confirm the current quote.
Source: theprioryrooms.co.uk£690 per day
Room-only hire — George Fox Room — evening
Standard
Evening 18:00–21:00, Tuesday–Thursday only, per the published 2026 room-only table. Confirm the current quote.
Source: theprioryrooms.co.uk£254 per session
William Penn Room
46 seated- Lower lobby
- Built-in projector and screen
- Air conditioning
- Fully accessible
Room-only hire — William Penn Room — full day
Standard
Full day 09:00–17:00. Published 2026 price; Monday, Friday and Saturday discounts are available by enquiry, and the page advertises 30% off Saturday daytime hire. Confirm the current quote.
Source: theprioryrooms.co.uk£660 per day
Room-only hire — William Penn Room — evening
Standard
Evening 18:00–21:00, Tuesday–Thursday only, per the published 2026 room-only table. Confirm the current quote.
Source: theprioryrooms.co.uk£254 per session
Elizabeth Fry Room
30 seated- Lower lobby
- Digital screen
- Air conditioning
- Fully accessible
Room-only hire — Elizabeth Fry Room — full day
Standard
Full day 09:00–17:00. Published 2026 price; Monday, Friday and Saturday discounts are available by enquiry, and the page advertises 30% off Saturday daytime hire. Confirm the current quote.
Source: theprioryrooms.co.uk£390 per day
Room-only hire — Elizabeth Fry Room — half day
Standard
Half-day room-only rate in the published 2026 table. Morning 09:00–12:30 or afternoon 13:30–17:00. Discounts may apply Monday, Friday and Saturday; confirm the current quote.
Source: theprioryrooms.co.uk£275 per half day
Room-only hire — Elizabeth Fry Room — evening
Standard
Evening 18:00–21:00, Tuesday–Thursday only, per the published 2026 room-only table. Confirm the current quote.
Source: theprioryrooms.co.uk£116 per session
Margaret Fell Room
20 seated- Lower lobby
- Digital screen
- Air conditioning
- Fully accessible
Room-only hire — Margaret Fell Room — full day
Standard
Full day 09:00–17:00. Published 2026 price; Monday, Friday and Saturday discounts are available by enquiry, and the page advertises 30% off Saturday daytime hire. Confirm the current quote.
Source: theprioryrooms.co.uk£325 per day
Room-only hire — Margaret Fell Room — half day
Standard
Half-day room-only rate in the published 2026 table. Morning 09:00–12:30 or afternoon 13:30–17:00. Discounts may apply Monday, Friday and Saturday; confirm the current quote.
Source: theprioryrooms.co.uk£250 per half day
Room-only hire — Margaret Fell Room — evening
Standard
Evening 18:00–21:00, Tuesday–Thursday only, per the published 2026 room-only table. Confirm the current quote.
Source: theprioryrooms.co.uk£116 per session
Reading Room
20 seated- First floor
- Projector and screen
- Air conditioning
- Natural light
- Lift access
Room-only hire — Reading Room — full day
Standard
Full day 09:00–17:00. Published 2026 price; Monday, Friday and Saturday discounts are available by enquiry, and the page advertises 30% off Saturday daytime hire. Confirm the current quote.
Source: theprioryrooms.co.uk£355 per day
Room-only hire — Reading Room — half day
Standard
Half-day room-only rate in the published 2026 table. Morning 09:00–12:30 or afternoon 13:30–17:00. Discounts may apply Monday, Friday and Saturday; confirm the current quote.
Source: theprioryrooms.co.uk£250 per half day
Room-only hire — Reading Room — evening
Standard
Evening 18:00–21:00, Tuesday–Thursday only, per the published 2026 room-only table. Confirm the current quote.
Source: theprioryrooms.co.uk£116 per session
Southall Room
8 seated- First floor
- Boardroom layout
- Natural daylight
- Lift access
- Adjacent roof terrace
Room-only hire — Southall Room — full day
Standard
Full day 09:00–17:00. Published 2026 price; Monday, Friday and Saturday discounts are available by enquiry, and the page advertises 30% off Saturday daytime hire. Confirm the current quote.
Source: theprioryrooms.co.uk£275 per day
Room-only hire — Southall Room — half day
Standard
Half-day room-only rate in the published 2026 table. Morning 09:00–12:30 or afternoon 13:30–17:00. Discounts may apply Monday, Friday and Saturday; confirm the current quote.
Source: theprioryrooms.co.uk£175 per half day
Room-only hire — Southall Room — evening
Standard
Evening 18:00–21:00, Tuesday–Thursday only, per the published 2026 room-only table. Confirm the current quote.
Source: theprioryrooms.co.uk£116 per session
Sturge Room
20 seated- First floor
- Digital screen
- Air conditioning
- Natural daylight
- Lift access
Room-only hire — Sturge Room — full day
Standard
Full day 09:00–17:00. Published 2026 price; Monday, Friday and Saturday discounts are available by enquiry, and the page advertises 30% off Saturday daytime hire. Confirm the current quote.
Source: theprioryrooms.co.uk£325 per day
Room-only hire — Sturge Room — half day
Standard
Half-day room-only rate in the published 2026 table. Morning 09:00–12:30 or afternoon 13:30–17:00. Discounts may apply Monday, Friday and Saturday; confirm the current quote.
Source: theprioryrooms.co.uk£250 per half day
Room-only hire — Sturge Room — evening
Standard
Evening 18:00–21:00, Tuesday–Thursday only, per the published 2026 room-only table. Confirm the current quote.
Source: theprioryrooms.co.uk£116 per session
Lloyd Room
- Ground floor
- Air conditioning
- Wi-Fi
- Near Atrium
Room-only hire — Lloyd Room — full day
Standard
Full day 09:00–17:00. Published 2026 price; Monday, Friday and Saturday discounts are available by enquiry, and the page advertises 30% off Saturday daytime hire. Confirm the current quote.
Source: theprioryrooms.co.uk£325 per day
Room-only hire — Lloyd Room — half day
Standard
Half-day room-only rate in the published 2026 table. Morning 09:00–12:30 or afternoon 13:30–17:00. Discounts may apply Monday, Friday and Saturday; confirm the current quote.
Source: theprioryrooms.co.uk£250 per half day
Room-only hire — Lloyd Room — evening
Standard
Evening 18:00–21:00, Tuesday–Thursday only, per the published 2026 room-only table. Confirm the current quote.
Source: theprioryrooms.co.uk£116 per session
Pamela Williams Room
6 seated- First floor
- Boardroom layout
- Natural daylight
- Lift access
Room-only hire — Pamela Williams Room — full day
Standard
Full day 09:00–17:00. Published 2026 price; Monday, Friday and Saturday discounts are available by enquiry, and the page advertises 30% off Saturday daytime hire. Confirm the current quote.
Source: theprioryrooms.co.uk£250 per day
Room-only hire — Pamela Williams Room — half day
Standard
Half-day room-only rate in the published 2026 table. Morning 09:00–12:30 or afternoon 13:30–17:00. Discounts may apply Monday, Friday and Saturday; confirm the current quote.
Source: theprioryrooms.co.uk£165 per half day
Room-only hire — Pamela Williams Room — evening
Standard
Evening 18:00–21:00, Tuesday–Thursday only, per the published 2026 room-only table. Confirm the current quote.
Source: theprioryrooms.co.uk£116 per session
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Sources & checks
Last checked 17 October 2026
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Hire from
£116/session