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The Downshire Suite, remodelled in Georgian style by the Marquis of Downshire in the reign of George III comprises of two rooms, (Salisbury Room and Mayor's Parlour), each with a beautiful ornate fireplace. The rooms are accessed via a wide gallery which then leads into the Conservatory. The rooms are tastefully decorated and face on to the East lawn offering unparalleled style and elegance. Both rooms are located on the ground floor offering easy disabled access.

Alternatively hold your formal meeting in the first floor Robing Room, steeped in history and brandishing the oldest part of the building, the 15th Century stone, brick and timber built wall. This room is reached by a spiral staircase.

Traditionally furnished with an ornate fireplace, the Mayor's Parlour is ideal for the small intimate meeting. An oval table comfortably seats 10 or alternatively the room can be re-arranged to accommodate 25 delegates theatre style.
Dimensions: 19ft 10in x 17ft 9in

Tailored to your needs, the Salisbury Room offers elegance, spaciousness and flexibility.
Dimensions: 23ft 7in x 20ft 10in
Configurations: Theatre style (50), Horseshoe Shaped, Classroom, Boardroom (24)

Additional to either room or as the complete suite, the Conservatory compliments the Downshire Suite offering room to break off into working parties or just to accommodate a lunch buffet.

Hire Charges

Hire the whole Downshire Suite to host diverse activities from training programmes to workshops, completely private with the flexibility of three syndicate rooms.

The Salisbury Room and the Mayor's Parlour can be hired as individual rooms.

Please click here to download our Function Rates

Catering Packages to suit your needs from £8.00 plus VAT per person
Lunch can be served in the gallery at no charge or in the Conservatory at a one off extra charge.

Tea/Coffee and Biscuits charged at £1.40 plus VAT per person per cup.

Water available, Bottled Water available at an extra charge.

Presentational Aids and Equipment - supplied at no extra charge:

• Notepads and Pens
• Flipcharts and Pens
• Overhead Projector and Screen
• TV and Video
• Display Board
• Desk Blotters for AGMs

All facility requirements to be discussed at the time of booking.

How to book:

Click here to download the Booking Form

All bookings are considered provisional until all the details are confirmed in writing by the client and the client is in receipt of a letter of confirmation from Hertford Town Council. To ensure the success of the booking all details must be clarified prior to the booking to include final numbers, required facilities, room layout and catering requirements.

Cancellation / Postponements / Amendments

In the unfortunate circumstances that clients have to cancel within 7 days, HTC reserve the right to charge a cancellation fee. Postponements and amendments must be informed no later than 7 days prior to the booking date in order to avoid cancellation charges.

Hertford Town Council reserves the right to require a £100 non refundable deposit prior to the booking. Non payment may result in the booking being cancelled.

Terms and conditions of hire

The Downshire Suite in pictures
A selection of photographs showing the Downshire Suite laid out for ceremonies and meetings