Organising a meeting?  Hosting an event?  Running a technical course? Wanting a venue with a little something extra? The MBA's iconic headquarters situated on the stunning Plymouth waterfront has everything you are looking for.
 

Whether it is basking in the history of the building, the breathtaking ocean view or the feeling of walking in the steps of scientific pioneers, the warm welcome and professional service will keep you coming back time and time again. Our previous clients include:

  • Environment Agency
  • Natural England
  • Royal Geographical Society
  • University of Plymouth 
  • The Fishmongers' Company
  • UK Seagrass Symposium 

We understand that every event and group of people has its own unique set of needs and we will work with you to meet these.  Please see below for details of individual rooms and facilities and get in touch with events@mba.ac.uk or through the form below to discuss your requirements and check availability. 

MBA were the perfect hosts for our Benthic 'Natural Capital' Hackathon! Would highly recommend this national treasure of a venue for your workshop

Mike Nelson

Environment Agency

Wolfson Training Centre 

The Wolfson Training Centre is located on the ground floor of the Library. This is a medium-sized meeting and training room with full hybrid facilities.  The facilities include:

  • A 84 inch wall-mounted screen and two 55 inch secondary screens for increased functionality
  • Video conferencing facilities
  • Full catering available to meet all dietary requirements
  • High-speed, low-contention secure WiFi
  • Fully air-conditioned space 
  • Multiple room set-up options 
  • Extension cables 
  • Free use of Stationery & Flipcharts
  • Maximum capacity of 40
  • Sea views 

Resource Centre - teaching laboratory

A spacious flexible teaching space can be used for teaching a range of technical and theoretical content and allows students to get hands-on experience.  The space is also able to be used for lectures and larger meetings. The facilities available include:

  • A fully equipped laboratory
  • Modern mobile benching and fully adjustable lab stools
  • Fixed benching with sinks
  • Easy access to wet bench seawater aquarium facilities 
  • A range of microscopes 
  • Digital overhead projector and flexible screen options 
  • Fridge and freezer facilities available on request
  • Mobile whiteboard and flipcharts
  • High-speed, low-contention secure WiFi
  • Display and poster boards 
  • Full catering available to meet all dietary requirements
  • Maximum capacity of 32 for lab work and 50 for lectures
  • Availability of selected Linnean Society Synopses of British Fauna taxonomic ID Guides 

Drakes Island Room 

A smaller room with stunning views across Plymouth Sound is perfect for hosting meetings or using as a breakout space during larger workshops.  Window seats, comfy chairs and seating around a table provides a flexible feel to this space.  

  • Full catering available to meet all dietary requirements
  • High-speed, low-contention secure WiFi
  • Extension cables 
  • Free use of Stationery & Flipcharts
  • Maximum capacity of 10
  • Sea views 

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