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HIRE​ THE BANK

Looking for a unique event venue or space? The Bank is a memorable place suitable for all types of events, including parties, private events, meetings and more! Please see below all our available spaces. We can provide the options of an inclusive bar and catering services (subject to availability). Professional sound and lighting for Main Hall hire is available on request.

Room hire is available during both general opening hours and closed days / evenings. 

If you are interesting in hiring The Bank for a private event or activity, please contact us with your enquiry or visit us in house and we can discuss a personalised plan tailored to your event. We would love to work with you to make your event creative, special, and full of magic.

Planning a smaller event? We can reserve a space during our café for small-medium parties.

​THE MAIN HALL​​​

Our beautiful banking hall is the focal point of the building - home to our café and bar, with original listed features and statement lighting - this is a memorable space suitable for hosting groups, private events, parties, meetings, activities, workshops and more.

Features include - Seating for up to 60 people, a built-in extendable stage with professional sound and lighting equipment available. Our speakers can be connected using one of our mixing desks or via Bluetooth. We have a sound engineer available if required. Projector and screen are also available.
Large projector screen, black out blinds, and a large exhibition wall.

Room measures 7m by 9.5m.

Barista's / Serving / Bar staff available for private functions.
Catering for private events is subject to availability

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Available for daytime and evening hire.
Licensed bar until 10pm. Music until 10.30pm. Doors close 11pm.

Maximum capacity:  70 Seated / 120 Standing
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​THE ​​​CAMPBELL GALLERY


Opened in 2025, this intimate exhibition space is adjacent to our Main Hall.
Includes a bright shopfront window, dimmable LED spotlighting, recessed pelmet light, and adjustable hanging system.

This flexible space is suitable for exhibitions, residencies, events, and pop-up shops. Limited availability.


Find out more about The Bank's Exhibition Programme here.

​For all Arts & Exhibitions enquiries, please contact
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​Abbie Schug, Arts Director & Curator
E: [email protected]
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​THE VAULT DIGITAL HUB
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Located in our original basement-level strong room - The Vault is our high-specification Digital hub for training, learning and gaming.
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With original Vault doors safe, the Hub features 8 work stations, each with a networked PC, drawing tablet, Xbox controller, and sound mixing interface. 2 large data-linked demonstration monitors, sound proofing, mixing desks, dimmable LED lighting, air conditioned and disabled access via lift. 3D printing service available.

This space is suitable for digital tutoring/learning workshops, meeting space, or recording studio. Private gaming parties available. Find out more about The Vault, here.

If you would like to know more about hiring this space, please contact - 

​Jon Betts, The Vault Digital Hub Project Manager
E: [email protected]
T: 07887 480241.
OFFICE & MEETING ROOM

​​We have additional space on our first floor - an office and a meeting room with an adjoining door. This flexible upstairs space is suitable for private meetings, events, groups, workshops, activities, and tutoring. We have pending plans to convert this room into a first floor creative workshop.

Limited availability.

Maximum Capacity: 10 People

Meeting Room measures 5.3m by 3.7m.
Office measures 3.5m by 4m.
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​2 CASTLE STREET  EYE  SUFFOLK  IP23 7AN
​OPEN WEDNESDAYS TO SATURDAYS
​10.30 AM - 3.30 PM

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​The Bank Arts Centre is a community hub run by Eyes Open CIC (registration number 08330737). All Rights Reserved.
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  • Home
  • ABOUT THE BANK
    • ABOUT THE BANK
    • COFFEE HOUSE, CAFE & BAR
    • ROOM HIRE & PRIVATE EVENTS
    • PRESS & NEWS
    • PROJECTS & COLLABORATIONS
    • PHOTO GALLERY
    • VACANCIES
  • WHAT'S ON
    • EVENTS
    • REGULAR WORKSHOPS & GROUPS
    • UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
    • TABLET TRAINING COURSE
  • ARTS
    • YOUNG ARTIST AWARD 2025
    • EXHIBITIONS ARCHIVE
  • THE VAULT
    • ABOUT THE VAULT
    • GAMING PARTIES
    • DIGITAL RESOURCES
  • COMMUNITY
    • EYE-TO-EYE DIRECTORY
    • VOLUNTEER WITH US
    • DONATE
    • Tell us Your Feedback
  • CONTACT US