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About
The Kings Hall is one of Stoke-on-Trent’s most established and recognisable event venues, located within the historic Stoke Town Hall. Combining traditional Victorian architecture with flexible event space, the venue is particularly well suited to conferences, corporate functions, business meetings, exhibitions, gala dinners, award ceremonies and large-scale networking events.
The venue offers a spacious main hall with an impressive stage area, balcony seating and adaptable floor layouts, allowing organisers to tailor the space for conferences, presentations, product launches or formal dining events.
A key advantage of the venue is its versatility. The hall can be configured for conferences with staging, AV presentation areas and exhibition stands, while adjoining rooms within Stoke Town Hall provide breakout spaces, smaller meeting rooms and hospitality areas for workshops, training sessions or executive meetings. The venue regularly hosts conferences, graduations, business expos, recruitment events and civic functions, demonstrating its suitability for professional and corporate use.
The historic character of the building gives events a distinctive atmosphere that differs from a standard hotel conference suite. High ceilings, period architecture and a large open-plan layout create an impressive setting for formal business occasions, awards evenings and corporate hospitality events. Despite its heritage setting, the venue includes modern event support facilities.
The stunning Kings Hall is a large impressive space within Stoke Town Hall, it is the perfect place to host your next event with two bars, large stage, wooden dance floor and a permanent disco ball!
Over the years the Kings Hall has been home to some of the city's most prestigious events from award evenings, charity balls, graduations, conferences and concerts. Some of the biggest names in history have even took to the stage; The Beatles in 1963 and The Rolling Stones in 1963 along with The Who and ACDC to name a few.
With a capacity of 774 standing and up-to 400 for a dinner dance on the ground floor, with an additional 500 seats on the balcony (no disabled access) which allows for an elevated view the Kings Hall is perfect for your next event!
Bespoke packages can be tailored to ensure your event meets your expectations.
Dimensions & capacities:
30.5m x 21.5m (length x width).
Theatre style capacity: 784 (downstairs) 500 (balcony).
Round table dinner: 400 (Small Dance Floor); 450 (No Dance Floor); 380 (Dance Floor and Red Carpet).
Exhibition style: 66 Trestle Tables.
Boxing: 380 seating with ring in the middle; 400 (mix of 20 tables and 200 chairs)
Standing: 1000 (No Furniture)
Guide Prices
Email venuesandcatering@stoke.gov.uk with your event details and requirements for a quotation.
Map & Directions
Road Directions
King’s Hall is easily accessible by road and is located on Kingsway, Stoke-on-Trent, close to the city centre. Visitors travelling by car can reach the venue via the A500, which connects directly to Junctions 15 and 16 of the M6 motorway. From the A500, follow signs for Stoke town centre and then for King’s Hall. The venue benefits from good road links across Staffordshire and the wider Midlands region, making it convenient for both local and regional visitors. Nearby public car parks and on-street parking options are available within walking distance of the venue.
From M6 junction 15 follow signs to Stoke and then Stoke Town Hall. Kings Hall and Jubilee Lounge are within Stoke Town Hall. The Kings Hall is approx 5 - 10 mins walk from Stoke-on-Trent Railway Station.
Accessible by Public Transport: Stoke-on-Trent station is 0.5 miles away.
Public Transport Directions
King’s Hall is well served by public transport and can be reached easily by train and bus. The nearest railway station is Stoke-on-Trent Railway Station. From the station, King’s Hall is approximately a 10–15 minute walk or a short taxi journey away.
Local bus services also operate frequently through Stoke town centre, with several routes stopping close to the venue on Kingsway and nearby roads. Visitors travelling from surrounding areas can connect through the main bus interchange in Hanley or Stoke town centre before continuing to the venue.
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Facilities
Other
- Near rail station
Accessibility
- Accessible Seating
- Accessible Toilet
- Assistance dogs welcome
- Autism Friendly
- Changing Places
- Disabled access
- Disabled toilets
Booking & Payment Details
- Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Children
- Baby changing facilities
Groups
- Education/study area
- Facilities for educational visits
- Facilities for groups
- Mini Coach Parties Accepted
Meeting, Conference & Wedding Facilities
- Bar area
- Board/Flipchart
- Facilities for conferencing
- Facilities for corporate hospitality
- Meeting venue type
- Venue capacity
- Venue exhibition space
- Wedding receptions
Parking
- Parking with charge
Property Facilities
- Public toilets
- Telephone (public)
Target Markets
- Accepts groups
- Coach parties accepted
