Host your next event here and discover the Heart of Upchurch!

Upchurch Village Hall is the perfect venue for your celebration, wedding reception, or event. Join our regular clubs and activities held throughout the week.

View the video to see a tour of our hall!

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Upchurch Village Hall


Upchurch Village Hall has been the centre of our village life for nearly 60 years. It is used by many of our local organisations for regular meetings and events as well as by private hirers for weddings and parties for all ages. It offers 3 different areas for bookings.

Parking for up to 80 vehicles. Full disabled access (including toilet). Full catering-size kitchen including fridge and cooker. Clean modern toilets. PA system including loop for the hard of hearing. Bar facilities by arrangement with the licensee of The Crown Public House. Large grassed area to the front (when not being used as an overflow car park)

Gallery

Here are a few of the photos of events and classes

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS)

How big are the rooms?

The floor area of the main hall is 16m x 9m. The stage space is additional to that at 2m x 9m.
Back Hall is 5m x 5m, the area behind the stage is 6m x 6m

How many tables and chairs are available?

13 - 180cm rectangular tables, 25 - 90cm square tables around 125 chairs

What are the maximum numbers allowed?

The Main Hall has a maximum of 180, the Whole Hall the maximum is 200.

I want to provide alcohol at the event, is that allowed?

If you wish to provide but not sell alcohol at your event you must seek permission from the Upchurch Village Hall committee. Please request this on the booking form.

If you wish to sell alcohol at your event, you must arrange a licensed bar. We have a designated licensee (The Crown, Upchurch) who must be contacted first to see if they can support your event. Please notify us of this on your booking form.

Do we have to clear away after use?

You must return the hall back to how it was when you arrived. Tables and chairs must be stored in accordance to the plans in the store room. The kitchen must be left clean and tidy and all rubbish removed. The toilets must be checked to ensure no taps have been left on.

Lights must be turned out (lights in the hall turn off automatically) and all exit doors must be checked.

For an additional fee, we offer a clear away service for evening parties. Please ask for details.

Where can we put rubbish after / during the event?

There is a large wheelie bin outside the kitchen door.

Can I prepare food for my event in the kitchen?

The kitchen is available for you to use for food preparation. Instructions on how to use the cooker are on the wall above. Please return the kitchen to how you found it.

Is there any kitchen equipment available?

There are around 80 cups and saucers plus a number of tea mugs. There is a tea urn and kettles. We do not provide plates, cutlery or cooking equipment.

Is heating provided in the hire charges?

Heating is provided by a coin operated meter located in the hallway. The meter accepts £1 and £2 coins and gives a timed amount of heat.

Can I use inflatables / bouncy castles at my event?

If you wish to use inflatables such as bouncy castles at your event, you must provide us with a copy of the public liability insurance of the hiring company.

Can animals come into the hall?

No animals, except support dogs, are allowed in the hall.

Can I decorate the hall for my event?

We do not allow any decorations to be stuck to the wall surfaces or hung from the ceiling as these damage the paintwork.

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