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The Viewing Facilities Association UK

The Studio in St Albans

11 Holywell Hill
St Albans
Hertfordshire
AL1 1EZ [ MAP ]

Tel: 01727 833344
Fax: 01727 859016
Email: enquiries@studiostalbans.co.uk
Website: www.studiostalbans.co.uk

The Studio has a comfortable, relaxing atmosphere, is fully air conditioned with a large client viewing room and separate respondent waiting room. Second suite available with video link. There is a fully fitted test kitchen and a roof patio. DVD recording/playback, a client-operated camera for close-ups, broadband and videostreaming are also available. The Studio is noted for its excellent cuisine and highly trained staff offer unrivalled service.

Location

Situated in the centre of the historical city of St. Albans. Conveniently located close to M1, M25 and A1 (M) and 18 minutes from Kings Cross Thameslink, The Studio has excellent high-speed rail and road connections from London, the Midlands and the North. Luton airport is close by. Complimentary parking is available for clients.

Viewing Facilities Checklist

All VFA members are required to have studios fitted with either one-way mirrors and viewing booths, or good quality CCTV systems.

  • Viewing room can accommodate up to 10 people
  • Lounge format suitable for up to 10 people
  • Boardroom format suitable for up to 10 people
  • Cinema format suitable for up to 15 people
  • Classroom format suitable for up to 15 people
  • Audio, Digital, DVD and Video recording equipment
  • Equipped for website groups
  • Equipped for video streaming
  • Test kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Reception room
  • Breakout rooms
  • Garden/Patio
  • Hearing loop system available

All studios will be able to supply flip charts, overhead projectors, large screen TVs, video player, DVD player, or audio CD player as required. Fully-trained staff will be on hand to assist you with operation of any of the studio equipment.

Additional Services Available

  • Recruitment
  • Hostessing
  • Catering
  • Moderators
  • Transcriptions
  • Translations
  • Office services
  • Wi-fi access

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The Studio in St Albans has been a member of the VFA since 1998 and is authorised to display the VFA logo. When contacting this viewing facility, please mention that you found them on the Viewing Facilities Association website.

 

VFA Quality Check

Category   Score
Staff 5.0
Equip 4.9
Premises 4.6
Catering 5.0
Overall 4.9

The above assessment is based on a minimum of ten reports obtained independently from clients of the facility. Using a scale of 0-5, a viewing facility must score at least 3.0 in each section and must score a minimum of 3.5 overall to qualify for VFA membership. We also have the following verified testimonials on record:

  • First class and very attentive.
  • They are always very polite, helpful and accomodating, a good place to bring clients.
  • The team at the studio are always very helpful and friendly.
  • Helpful staff, our clients request this facility specifically.
  • A marvellous facility, very helpful and professional staff and superb recruitment as well

MRS:
The following employees are members of the Market Research Society and bound by the MRS Code of Conduct: Linda Gilbert

AQR:
The following employees are members of the Association for Qualitative Research: Linda Gilbert

Health and Safety Requirements
All members of the VFA are required to have an employers and public liability insurance certificate and to have conducted a Fire Risk Assessment.