FAQs

We know that when you’re planning an event, whether it’s a small birthday party, business conference or wedding reception, the details matter! Below you’ll find a list of some of the key questions we get asked by our visitors. We hope that you find all that you need, but if you have any further questions about hiring the Millpool Centre, please don’t hesitate to get in touch – we’re more than happy to help.

How many guests can the Venue accommodate?
The ground floor room: The room can comfortably hold from 5 to 70 people. The room is very versatile, usually set in an informal style with a selection of comfortable seating, it can also be used in a conference style for formal meetings. Or cleared to accommodate children’s parties. This space also excellent for teaching and training events.

The 1st floor room: can seat up to 75 guests for catered events, or up to 90 theatre style and as many as 120 for a standing concert type event.

The ground floor room: is 11m long by 6.5m wide and had a solid wood floor. The room has a small kitchenette, with a sink, kettle, cups, crockery and cutlery. This room has a quality internet provision, printing & copying facilities, a small kitchenette for tea and coffee making, plus crockery, and cutlery for snack style lunches and good access to the street. The room also has a large TV screen with HDMI connection, the option of an interactive white board or a projector screen. We can also provide a number of laptops if required. There is a disabled access toilet facility on this floor.

The 1st floor room: is 7.5m wide & 11m long with a solid wood floor, and access to a balcony the length of the room which overlooks the Looe estuary. There is access to this floor via a lift or stairs, a disabled access toilet as well as 2 other toilets. There is access via double doors on to a balcony that runs the length of the building.

This room has a TV screen at each end which can be used via a HDMI connection and have USB facilities. There is also a range of lighting and a music system. This floor has a well provisioned kitchen, there is a microwave, double oven, hob and grill, fridges, hot water boiler and dish washer. It is also equipped with cutlery, full dinner service, cups and saucers, and glasses as well as some cooking pots and pans. There is also a bar area equipped with an ice machine, fridges and glass washer.

Yes – We can help you with your wedding planning, and manage or assist with the planning of your wedding or event. We have a list of contacts in all areas of wedding planning and event supplies, and can negotiated special discounts with several local firms. For more information about our planning services please get in touch – we’re more than happy to help ensure that your big day goes as smoothly as possible!
The Community Centre has a large fully equipped kitchen with commercial dishwasher, double sinks, large 6 ring hob & double oven, microwave, instant heat water boiler for tea, coffee, etc. There is a full dinner service for at least 80 and some cooking equipment.
We anticipate that most banqueting functions will be catered by external caterers, although we are able to provide you with local recommendations if required.
Currently the venue is not fully licensed; however we are in the process of applying and can purchase temporary event licences for individual events.

Usually the Millpool Centre will provide bar services and staff, however, smaller events may make their own provisions.

Yes. We have an entertainment license. The Millpool Centre often hosts live bands/ concerts and live music for weddings and parties.
There is a music system with speakers throughout the building, this can be used with personal music systems or CD. We also have a portable system that can be linked via a computer for PowerPoint or, for events such as ‘Race Nights’.
Yes; we have excellent free Wi-Fi for users of the Millpool Centre. Log in details are provided as needed. We also have a range of screens, laptops, and an interactive white board which are excellent if you are looking for a venue for teaching or training. We have facilities for Power-Point presentations and can project TV programs onto a big screen.