Bookings and Hire Charges
Application for the use of either hall or committee rooms must be made on the booking form, obtainable here, or from the village hall booking office, or from nearby shops.
Please post your completed booking form and payment to Forest Row Village Hall, The Square, Forest Row, East Sussex RH18 5ES, or drop it off in person on Wednesdays or Fridays between 10 and 12. Once approved, the bookings clerk will be in touch to confirm the booking.
Hire Charges
| Use | Time available | Hirer | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Use – Both Halls | 8.30am–11.00pm | Resident Non-resident |
£9 per hour £12 per hour |
10 per cent discount for ten or more bookings |
| Fundraising events | 8.00am–1.00pm | £45 | ||
| Weddings, Private Parties, Public Entertainment, Dances and Discos | 8.30am–12.00pm | Deposit Resident Non-resident |
£100 £16 per hour £20 per hour |
1.00am finish is possible if caretaker available, with £10 lock up fee Music must stop at midnight See below for drinks licence terms |
| Young Children's Tea Parties (Peter Griffits Hall) | 1.00pm–6.00pm | Deposit Resident Non-resident |
£100 £9 per hour £12 per hour |
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| Committee Rooms and British Legion Room | Resident Non-resident |
£6 per hour £7 per hour |
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| Commercial bookings | 8.00am–6.00pm | £130 per day |
Notes
- Minimum booking is for two hours
- Ten per cent discount is available for multiple bookings of ten or more
- At least 14 days' notice is required for cancellations, otherwise two-thirds of the rate is payable
- A Resident is a person living in the civil parish of Forest Row
- We regret that there are no reductions for charities
- Please note that bookings must include preparation and clearing-up time
- Halls are to be left in a clean condition by the hirer and evacuated by midnight, unless an extension to 1am has been agreed. Failure to comply will result in the forfeit of the deposit
- If an alcohol licence is required this is available for an additional £20, which needs to be booked at least three weeks in advance. Please speak with the bookings clerk. Alternatively, hirers may obtain their own licence from Wealden District Council; hirers are advised to contact Wealden well in advance if that is required.
Other Hiring
Our tables and chairs may be loaned for other, non-village hall, events for a small donation. We suggest the following rates:
- Trestle tables: £2 each
- Card tables: £1 each
- Bridge tables: £2 each
Of course, if you require tables etc for your village hall event, the use of these is included in your booking fee.
