Rooms and Seating Capacities

Multi-purpose and adaptable, the suites at Heaton Mount vary in size to accommodate small or large groups of delegates. See the details for rooms, capacities and layouts below.

If you would like to discuss your requirements or have any questions about our conference venues please contact heatonmount@bradford.ac.uk

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Seating capacities and layouts

Oak Room

Originally the Library, this very impressive oak-panelled room - with large oak table and original fire place - is situated in the main house directly opposite reception.

Theatre style	Cabaret	Boardroom	U shaped	Semicircle	Private dinners
N/A	N/A	16	N/A	N/A	16

Kempner

Named after Prof. Thomas Kempner who was the founding director of the School of Management. The Kempner has been recently refurbished to an extremely high standard and is situated in the main house at the top of the double grand staircase.

Theatre style	Cabaret	Boardroom	U shaped	Semicircle	Private dinners
30	30	14	15	20	N/A

Fairbank

Named after J. T. Fairbank the architect who designed the magnificent Heaton Mount Building. The Fairbank is situated in the main house at the top of the double grand staircase adjacent to the Kempner.

Theatre style	Cabaret	Boardroom	U shaped	Semicircle	Private dinners
30	30	14	15	20	N/A

Ambler

Named after Mr John Ambler JP, part of the Ambler dynasty in Bradford, Mr Ambler purchased Heaton Mount in 1889. The Ambler is situated on the link between the Heaton Mount House and New Wing.

Theatre style	Cabaret	Boardroom	U shaped	Semicircle	Private dinners
45	36	20	25	25	N/A

Kell

Named after Mr Robert Kell, the first owner of Heaton Mount in 1864, who had the building constructed for his private residence. The Kell is situated in the new wing of Heaton Mount and is adjoined by syndicate rooms.

Theatre style	Cabaret	Boardroom	U shaped	Semicircle	Private dinners
80	42	30	32	35	N/A

Crossland 

Named after Mr Arthur Crossland, who owned Heaton Mount from 1921 to 1955, the Crossland is situated in the new wing of Heaton Mount and is adjoined by syndicate rooms.

Theatre style	Cabaret	Boardroom	U shaped	Semicircle	Private dinners
80	42	30	32	35	N/A

Debating Chamber

State-of-the-art "Harvard Style” lecture theatre.

Lecture Theatre	Exhibition	Standing reception
92	N/A	N/A

Cartwright Lecture Theatre

Purpose built lecture theatre with tiered seating, high tech equipment and air-conditioning.

Lecture Theatre	Exhibition	Standing reception
195	N/A	N/A

Higgins Lecture Theatre

Purpose built lecture theatre with tiered seating, high tech equipment and air-conditioning.

Lecture Theatre	Exhibition	Standing reception
140	N/A	N/A

Samuel Lister

Purpose built lecture theatre with tiered seating, high tech equipment and air-conditioning.

Lecture Theatre	Exhibition	Standing reception
70	N/A	N/A

Atrium

Modern, light, airy and spacious atrium area with exclusive outdoor terrace area, ideal for exhibitions, buffets and drinks receptions.

Lecture Theatre	Exhibition	Standing reception
N/A	200	200