Alton Maltings hires out a 340-seat auditorium, a 175-seat hall and several breakout rooms for conferences, training days and evening events in Alton, Hampshire. The venue suits organisers who need a large plenary room and simple, flexible hire periods rather than a hotel package. It is run by the Grain House Trust, which also operates Alton Maltings & Harvest Church from the same site on Maltings Close.
Seminars and company events
Corporate hire is organised around two main rooms and a set of smaller ones. Organisers can book a half day or a full day, and the team sets out the furniture before the event and clears it afterwards. Layouts include theatre, cabaret, classroom, boardroom and reception style. Layout planning support is offered, so you can describe your programme and agree a plan before the day. Staff are on site during the event. Standard Wi-Fi is included, and dedicated high-speed Wi-Fi can be added. Agreed audiovisual equipment is available, and technical support is an optional extra.
The venue publishes ready-made packages for a training day in Wesley Hall, for a conference or training day in the Tyndale Auditorium, and for an evening event in the Tyndale Auditorium. Ask the team which one matches your timetable, and what changes if you need extra hours.
Rooms and capacities
The Tyndale Auditorium is the largest space. It seats 340 in theatre layout and 200 in cabaret layout. It has a large stage, projection and a PA system, several lighting options, a reception area and adjacent breakout rooms. Two breakout rooms are listed with the conference and training packages. The building is licensed until 11 pm, and longer hours can be arranged as an optional extra, subject to the licence.
Wesley Hall is the second room. It holds 175 in theatre layout and 120 in cabaret layout. It has easy access for catering teams and works for exhibitions and trade stands as well as training days. One breakout room is listed with it.
Both rooms can be booked separately, so a mid-sized away day does not have to take the auditorium. For an event of 300 or more with a reception afterwards, the auditorium and its reception area are the natural choice.
Catering
Refreshment packages can be added to a booking as an optional extra. Wesley Hall is laid out for easy catering access. The published material does not describe a full in-house menu, so confirm with the team whether lunch or dinner for your group would come from them or from a caterer you appoint.
Getting there
The venue is at Maltings Close, Alton, GU34 1DT, close to the A31. It draws on Farnham, Basingstoke, Guildford and Winchester, all reached by road. Free parking is available on site on a first-come basis, with public parking nearby. Step-free access and accessible toilets are in place. The venue lists no bedrooms, so overnight guests need to be booked into hotels in the town separately.
