Old Parliament House
ProHighlights
- King's Hall takes cocktail receptions of 80 to 500 guests
- Members' Dining Rooms seat up to 180 for a banquet and look up to Parliament House
- Two internal courtyards host ceremonies and outdoor receptions for up to 440 standing
About Old Parliament House
Old Parliament House stands on King George Terrace in Parkes, in the heart of the Parliamentary Triangle. The building that once held the federal parliament now hosts gala dinners, corporate events, cocktail evenings and weddings in its heritage rooms. King's Hall is the grand entry space where official receptions were once held for visiting leaders. With its polished timber floor and tall ceiling, it works for cocktail receptions from 80 up to 500 guests. The Members' Dining Rooms can run as one large room or be divided into two or three. Each looks out towards Parliament House on Capital Hill, and the rooms suit formal dinners, banquets, launches, conferences and wedding receptions. Dining Room 1 holds 140 standing or 80 seated, Dining Room 2 holds 240 standing or 180 seated, and Dining Room 3 holds 120 standing or 70 seated. The Members' Bar sits next to Dining Room 3 and takes 65 for drinks, so it pairs well with a dinner next door. Two internal courtyards bring the party outdoors. The House of Representatives Courtyard has a timber pergola and suits cocktail events or a seated lunch or dinner, while the Senate Courtyard is the usual spot for wedding ceremonies and also hosts Christmas parties and outdoor receptions. Each courtyard takes up to 440 standing, 200 theatre style or 160 at banquet tables. A wet weather space has to be booked alongside either courtyard at extra cost. Food and drinks come from the in-house hospitality team, and the events team handles quotes and confirms each booking.
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Courtyard events need a wet weather space booked at the same time, which adds an extra charge.
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Frequently asked questions
How many guests can Old Parliament House hold?
King's Hall takes cocktail receptions of up to 500 guests. Each of the two courtyards holds up to 440 standing, and Members' Dining Room 2 seats 180 at banquet tables.
Can the Members' Dining Rooms be combined?
Yes. The dining rooms can be set up as one large space or split into two or three separate rooms, so the layout can match your numbers. All of them look up towards Parliament House.
Can we hold a wedding ceremony here?
Yes. The Senate Courtyard is the venue's main wedding ceremony space, and the dining rooms and courtyards also host wedding receptions.
What happens if it rains on a courtyard event?
A wet weather space has to be booked together with the courtyard. It costs extra on top of the courtyard booking.
Is there a space for pre-dinner drinks?
The Members' Bar sits beside Members' Dining Room 3 and holds 65 guests for cocktails. It works well as a drinks area before a dinner in the dining room next door.
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Ange Frost
a year ago
Beautiful piece of craftsman style Australia work of art....
Anna
2 years ago
The Old Haunted House Experience of Old Parliament House (MOAD) was a fantastic experience. The guides were entertaining and made the adventure fun. We had divining rods, EMF readers, Temperature Measures and a ghost rad…
Fleur Robson
3 years ago
Absolutely worth a visit. Fantastic place and super friendly staff. Food at the cafe was very yummy. Highly recommend.
Michelle Angelique Art
4 years ago
I did a first dance live wedding painting here (my first one in ACT and I was the venue's first live painter) and I'm very grateful to the staff for going to such great lengths to include me and give the couple what they…
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