Description
The Freshfield Hall is the largest of our halls for hire and is ideal for events and classes that require space, such as public meetings and lectures, fitness classes and private parties. The large stage area and changing rooms also make the Freshfield Hall a great space for theatrical productions and concerts.
Entrance is via the main hall lobby on the south front. There is also full disabled access via the ramp on the west side.
There are gentlemen’s toilets, the ladies’ toilets have been adapted for additional use as a unisex facility for the disabled. There is an extra toilet in the lobby which can be made available for large functions.
Hire of the Freshfield Hall can also include use of the kitchen and bar area. There are teacups and saucers, cafetieres and a large urn available for your use. Please see our asset list for details of other items for hire, such as extra cutlery and crockery, glasses and tablecloths. The Booking Office can secure an alcohol licence for your event as requested.
Included in the cost of Hire are 180 upholstered chairs and 17 large trestle tables, available for you to lay out as required. Additional plastic chairs and smaller tables are also available. The piano in the hall is available for hirers’ use.
In 2016, a new Fire Alarm System was installed, serving the whole of the Village Hall.
Dimensions
| Hall Length: 17.5 metres (58 feet) |
| Hall width: 6.8 metres (22 ½ feet) |
| Hall height to highest point: 6 metres (20 feet) |
| Hall height to metal horizontal lighting bars: 4.17 metres (13.7 feet) |
| Stage Depth: 5.5 metres (18 feet) |
| Stage Width at largest point: 5.5 metres (18 feet) |
| Kitchen Length: 6 metres (20 feet) |
| Kitchen Width: metres (9 feet) |
Capacity
In accordance with our Premises Licence, numbers in the Freshfield Hall must not exceed:
| 190 persons dancing |
| 180 persons closely seated |
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Freshfield Hall Hire Tariffs
Please find below the hire tariff list. Decide which event type best matches your planned event activities, for example, a “Commercial Event”. Note: A Resident is a person living in the civil parish of Forest Row.
Function
A function, e.g. a private party, a wedding reception, etc.
Resident
£20.10
Per Hour
Non-Resident
£22.10
Per Hour
Deposit
£150
Returnable
Non-Commercial Event
An event which is not-for-profit; e.g. a charity fundraiser.
Resident
£13.10
Per Hour
Non-Resident
£15.10
Per Hour
Deposit
£50
Returnable
Commercial Event
An event where the organiser benefits financially; e.g. a craft fair, or a clothing company.
Resident
£18.10
Per Hour
Non-Resident
£20.10
Per Hour
Deposit
£50 / £150 / £200
Returnable
Recurring Commercial Event
A recurring event (more than 10) where the organiser benefits financially; e.g. a class.
Resident
£14.10
Per Hour
Non-Resident
£16.10
Per Hour
Deposit
£50 / £150 / £200
Returnable
u13 Event
Events for children under the age of 13; e.g. a birthday party.
Resident
£13.10
Per Hour
Non-Resident
£15.10
Per Hour
Deposit
£50
Returnable
Extras
All prices are per individual booking.
| Kitchen | Free |
| Cutlery & Crockery | Free |
| Microphone | £10 |
| Tables | Free |
| Chairs | Free |