In 2002 it
was decided to build a new village hall to accommodate the needs of
the people of Barrington and its surrounding villages. Following four
years of fund raising, building started in 2006 and the hall
was officially opened on 2nd December that year. The hall
is designed to accommodate a wide variety of activities and community
based services.
Barrington Village
Hall is situated in a quiet rural location with extensive outside
patio area having open aspect views over parkland and countryside
Main car parking area has 15 spaces including disabled parking
Additional parking available on the grassed area at the front of the
hall. A children’s well equipped playground is situated next to the
hall.
Main Hall
Floor Area 135m2
(14.8 by 9.1 metres) with permanent staging are of 18m2
(9.0 x 2.0metres) with additional staging available of 14m2
(7.0 by 2.0 metres)
Hall Services:
Gymnastics,
pilates, aerobics, dance instruction
Committee Room
Area 19 m2 (4.85 by 3.90 metres) with boardroom style
seating for 20. Separate access to kitchen.
Kitchen
Area 22m2 (5.60 by 3.90 metres)
Extensive stainless steel work areas
6 hob electric range with double oven
Warming cabinet
Industrial size dishwasher
Larder fridge
Microwave
Constant hot water boiler for beverages
Servicing hatch into main hall
Bar Area
Area 10 m2 (3.90 by 2.50 metres)
Partially fitted with serving hatch to main hall
Separate external access
Entrance Hall
Spacious entrance facility using the full height of the hall with
toilets for ladies and gentlemen. Separate disabled toilet and lift to
first floor.
Additional toilet facilities including disabled toilets are available
on the first floor.
FIRST FLOOR
Rooms 1 and 2
Each having area of 22.5 m2 (5.60 x 4.00 metres). Available
separately or together using pull back doors.
Licences
The hall has a current entertainments licence permitting music and
entertainment to take place up to midnight.
The hall does NOT have a licence for the sale of alcohol and it is the
responsibility of the hirer to obtain a Temporary Event Notice (TEN)
from South Somerset District Council.
HIRE RATES
Competitive hire rates are available upon request which include
heating and lighting costs and the use of the kitchen excluding the
range which is subject to an additional charge. Power to the kitchen
equipment, excluding the range, is controlled by a coin meter which
takes £1 coins. The use of tables and chairs is also included.
A large marquee is available for hire. The hire rate includes
delivery and set up charges.
BOOKINGS
Bookings and enquiries can be made via the dedicated booking line:
01460 200360
ALL
bookings of Barrington Village Hall are subject to the Hall Hiring
Conditions and by agreement of the Village Hall Management Committee.