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Barnard Castle St Mary's Parish Hall - Newgate


St Mary's Parish Hall - Newgate - Main Shot

The Town

Barnard Castle is a market town and has a unique historical character. It has been recognised nationally as one of the 51 most historically and architecturally important towns in Great Britain. The town is named after the 12th century castle that was founded by Bernard Baliol. The castle was protected by the River Tees and the ruins attract many tourists to the town. The adjoining 12th century St Mary's Church of similar foundation was significantly changed whilst under the patronage of King Richard III.


The Hall

The size and layout of St Mary’s Parish Hall make it an ideal choice for private and business functions. The hall is available for hire for: • Meetings/Small Conferences • Training • Parties • Dances • Sales and Fayres • Sports Classes • Functions • Social Events etc. Regular activities ongoing in the hall include table top sales and markets, coffee mornings, a mother & toddler group, yoga, pilates and art class.

Features

Rooms: See room plan below. Room sizes: main hall 14 x 10 metres, Stage 5 x 6 metres, Guild Room 9 x 6 metres. Heating: Gas central heating throughout hall Maximum Capacity: Main Hall – 150, Committee Room – 25, Guild Room – 50 Facilities: The modern kitchen facilities include a fridge, microwave and modern gas cooker. There is a stage making it an ideal venue for productions and concerts. Equipment: There are adequate chairs and tables and ample crockery and cutlery is available. There is also various sports and play equipment available. Parking: Small adjacent car park, nearby roadside parking and pay and display car park opposite (£1.00 for four hours). Access: There is access for all into the hall with ramps and handrails providing access into the Main Hall and Guild Room. Hire Charges: Main Hall - Commercial £18 per hour, Other £14 per hour. Guild Room - Commercial £10 per hour, Other £8 per hour.Committee Room - All Users £5 per hour.

Registered Charity Number: 1103536

Floor Plan

Click here to see a floor plan for this hall

Contact

For Bookings contact Stephen Guy - 01833 630732 (please leave details on the answer phone and Stephen will get back to you) or email stephen@guy4201.freeserve.co.uk or for other enquiries contact Peter Wise at pgwise@tiscali.co.uk

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Mural by Douglas Pittuck

St Mary's Parish Hall - Newgate - Alternate Shot
Teas for Tourists

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WI Market

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St Mary's Parish Hall - Newgate

Facilities

Accessible WC Accessible WC

Parking Parking


Ramp Up Ramp (up)

Steps 4 Steps


What's On at Barnard Castle St Mary's Parish Hall - Newgate

Weekly Contact Notes
Mondays
20:00 to 21:00 Aerobics
Jayne Raine
07794 329531
Tuesdays
Slimming World
Three sessions: 10.00 - 11.30am, 5.15 - 6.45pm and 7.00 - 8.30pm
Jeanette Thompson
01325 362932
Wednesdays
10:00 to 12:00 Barnard Castle Country Market
Cakes, savouries, preserves, seasonal vegetables, fruit, crafts, flowers.

07764 337135
Monthly (last of a month) Contact Notes
The last Saturday of every month
09:30 to 15:30 Table Top Sale
Held in main hall. Refreshments available throughout the day.


LOCATION

Directions

St Mary’s Parish Hall is situated next to St. Mary’s Church on Newgate close to the Market Cross roundabout in Barnard Castle. Hall Postcode: DL12 8NQ