Nelson City Council

Founders Heritage Park is a unique location for conferences and meetings. With two large meeting rooms as well as numerous breakaway spaces, Founder’s can accommodate small groups up to a maximum of 150.

Prices Valid to 1 July 2012

Granary

If your occasion requires a unique location with historic ambience, the Granary is ideal. Seating 430 people with theatre-seating or 250 cabaret-style with a stage, bar and kitchen facilities.

Jaycee Room

Opened on the 40^th anniversary of Nelson Jaycee Inc. the Jaycee Room is now situated at the corner of the Founders Village. With carpeted floor and good lighting it is an ideal venue for daytime and evening meetings. The Jaycee Room seats 80 people and has its own kitchen facilities.

Energy Centre

The Energy Centre can comfortably seat up to 500 guests (theatre style) and is perfect for large conferences, meetings, seminars and larger events. This extraordinary building is a superb venue for an unforgettable event.

Bristol Green

The Bristol Green is a 28m x 15m flat grassed area that is suitable for a marquee to hold a maximum capacity of 1200 people. This tranquil area is situated beside the lake and Port Museum on the western side of the Park.

Additional venue spaces

- available on request –

Vintage Car Club Rooms

Suitable for 40 people

Theatre

Seats 37 people

Various small breakaway rooms within displays

Ideal for 3-15 people

Charges

(All prices excluding GST)

Full Park Hire for delegates and conference use (includes use of the Granary, Jaycee Room, Energy Centre and smaller spaces as required)

Price per day $1100.00

Furnishings

Projector and screen

Available for hire within Founders Park. Must be booked in advance. Hire fee $50.00.

Chairs and tables

Available on request at no additional charge. Must be booked in advance.

• Tables: 23 @ 8 ft long, 5 @ 6ft long
• Chairs: 280 black chairs
• Wooden bar, cash register, stage

Cleaning

As Founders Heritage Park is a community facility, the expectation is that the grounds and all facilities are left clean and tidy on your departure. Founders Park cleaning services need to be booked in advance. Please contact us for a current pricing schedule.

Bookings and train hire

Find out about grounds and general venue hire

Find out more about the Founders train for hire