Hamsterley Village Hall
The Village
Hamsterley is pleasantly situated on the brow of a hill seven miles from Bishop Auckland. The village has a rural aspect and is close to the impressive Hamsterley Forest with its 4 mile forest drive, orienteering course and forest and riverside walks.
The Hall
The village hall was originally built as a school in 1822 and was converted to a village hall in 1967.
The size and layout of the Hamsterley Village Hall make it an ideal choice for private and business functions.
The hall is available for hire for:
• Meetings/Seminars
• Corporate Events
• Small Conferences
• Stage Productions and Concerts
• Training
• Rehearsals
• Parties
• Functions
• Sports Classes
• Fairs and Sales
• Social Events
• Dances
Regular activities ongoing in the hall include a Parent and Toddler group, two art classes, bridge, indoor bowls and a range of physical activities.
Features
Rooms: See floor plan below
Heating: Available throughout the hall
Maximum Capacity: Licensed for 150 throughout. 40 people in small hall, 120 in large hall.
Facilities: This pleasant hall has a stage, some kitchen facilities including a cooker and toilet facilities accessible to all.
Equipment: The hall has adequate chairs and tables and there is ample crockery and cutlery available. There is also film equipment including a screen, DVD/Blu-Ray player, blackout blinds and a laptop available for Powerpoint presentations.
Parking: No designated car park but roadside parking is available.
Access: Ramped entrance with handrails. New doors allow access to all.
Hire Charges: Contact the hall directly
Registered Charity Number: 527327
Floor Plan
Click here to see a floor plan for this hallContact
Jaquie - 01388 488323
Front Entrance

The Main Hall

Small Hall
Facilities
Accessible WC
On Street Parking
Ramp (up)
What's On at Hamsterley Village Hall
| Coming Up | Contact | Notes | |
| On Saturday the 19th of May 2012 | |||
| 20:00 |
Dance with Margaret Elliott "Avon" Please bring your own food and drinks. Tea and biscuits will be provided. |
Juliet or Anne 01388-488287 or 01388-488318 |
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| On Friday the 25th of May 2012 until 27 May 2012 | |||
| 11:00 to 17:00 |
Highlights Contemporary Craft Tour Highlights presents Vanguard-Progressive Craft which shows innovative and pioneering work by jeweller and textile artist, Nora Fok, glass artist Catherine Fuga Carr, furniture designer Liam Hopkins, and experimental manufacturer Michael Eden. See traditional craft heritage explode into the realms of fantasy and adventure! |
Jaquie or Anne 01388-488323 or 01388-488318 |
Entry £2 Adults, FREE for children aged 16 and under |
| On Monday the 02nd of July 2012 | |||
| 19:30 to 21:30 |
Whist and Domino drive for Cancer Research £2.50 includes supper |
Julia 01388-488483 |
|
| On Saturday the 07th of July 2012 | |||
| 20:20 |
Dance with The Cindy Mac Trio Please bring your own food and drinks. Tea and biscuits will be provided. |
Juliet or Anne 01388-488287 or 01388-488318 |
|
| On Saturday the 18th of August 2012 | |||
| 20:00 |
Dance with Alan's Band Please bring your own food and drinks. Tea and biscuits will be provided. |
Juliet or Anne 01388-488287 or 01388-488318 |
|
| On Monday the 03rd of September 2012 | |||
| 19:30 to 21:30 |
Whist and Domino Drive for Cancer Research £2.50 includes supper |
Julia 01388-488483 |
|
| On Saturday the 20th of October 2012 | |||
| 20:00 |
Dance with The Kirkcowan Sound Please bring your own food and drinks. Tea and biscuits will be provided. |
Juliet or Anne 01388-488287 or 01388-488318 |
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| Weekly | Contact | Notes | |
| Mondays | |||
| 10:00 to 12:00 |
Parent and Toddler Group |
Emma Spry 01388-710525 |
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| Tuesdays | |||
| 19:00 to 22:00 |
Bridge |
Dennis Norman 01388-764301 |
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| Wednesdays | |||
| 18:30 to 20:30 |
Art |
Linda Pitt 01388-488898 |
|
| Wednesdays | |||
| 19:00 to 21:00 |
Carpet Bowls |
Malcolm Kay 01388-488276 |
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| Thursdays | |||
| 09:30 to 12:30 |
Art |
Linda Pitt 01388-488898 |
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| Thursdays | |||
| 19:30 to 20:30 |
Keep Fit |
Julia Hunter 01388-488483 |
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| Fridays | |||
| 17:00 to 18:00 |
Pilates |
Russell 07951-782657 |
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| Saturdays | |||
| 10:30 to 11:30 |
Karate |
Mike Grieves 01325-460399 |
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LOCATION
Directions
Follow the A688 from Barnard Castle to West Auckland. At West Auckland turn left on to the A68. Follow the road through High Etherley and Toft Hill and follow local signs to Hamsterley.
Hall Postcode: DL13 3QF
