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The Ballroom at Charlton Down Village Hall

Name: The Ballroom at Charlton Down Village Hall
Address: Sherren Avenue, Dorchester, DT2 9UA, GB
Price range: from £18 hire fee / per hour

Ballroom in a Hall

Private space

About this space

This magnificent Victorian Ballroom was originally designed by the architect G. T. Hine, and was built in 1894/5 for the community at the former Herrison Hospital. It has been recently restored to its former glory thanks to tireless campaigning by local residents after the threat of demolition during the redevelopment of the hospital site.

The ballroom has an impressive hammer-beam ceiling, a resilient wooden floor, and stained glass upper windows. The south aspect enjoys beautiful countryside views. A large extended stage, excellent sightlines, and first-class acoustics make the ballroom a popular venue for musical events. The ballroom has played host to world-class musicians, choirs, shows, conferences, wedding receptions, parties, and clubs, its versatility is endless!

Prices

Monday

8:00 – 0:00

from £18 hire fee per hour

Per hour

8:00 – 0:00

from £18

Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.

Tuesday

8:00 – 0:00

from £18 hire fee per hour

Per hour

8:00 – 0:00

from £18

Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.

Wednesday

8:00 – 0:00

from £18 hire fee per hour

Per hour

8:00 – 0:00

from £18

Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.

Thursday

8:00 – 0:00

from £18 hire fee per hour

Per hour

8:00 – 0:00

from £18

Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.

Friday

8:00 – 0:00

from £18 hire fee per hour

Per hour

8:00 – 0:00

from £18

Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.

Saturday

8:00 – 0:00

from £24 hire fee per hour

Per hour

8:00 – 0:00

from £24

Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.

Sunday

8:00 – 0:00

from £21 hire fee per hour

Per hour

8:00 – 0:00

from £21

Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.

Best price guarantee

Wedding Packages are available from £1,000 Booked time must include sufficient time to set up and clear away after the booking. No charge is made for the kitchen when used for preparing teas & coffees. The £10 charge is levied when heavy use, such as using the oven is required. Clients can book the use of the kitchen for the preparation of light refreshments. This use does not constitute “Exclusive” use of the kitchen, except where the wedding package is being taken, as we only have one kitchen and other clients may wish to use it as well. If the hirer intends to make a charge for alcoholic beverages, the hirer may be covered by the Hall’s own license at a cost of £20. - Deposits: For large events including parties, a £150 damage deposit may be applied. The deposit will be returned to the client once the premises have been inspected post-hire. This includes checking the hired rooms have been left clean and tidy and all rubbish has been removed. - Discounts: Residents of Charlton Down, Charminster and Forston booking for a Private Function (except weddings and wedding receptions) may attract a 40% discount on their room hire charges. Not for Profit events that benefit the community of Charlton Down, Charminster and Forston and that are run as “not for profit” by volunteers will receive a discount of 33% and will be covered by our Public Liability Insurance. - Prices for audiovisual equipment and lighting: Large Projector & screen Panasonic 4,500 lumens for Ballroom. Commercial/Private £30 Residents/Community £10 Wedding £30 Sound System Commercial £30 Community/Private £20 Residents £10 Wedding £30 (Where not included in wedding package) Stage Lighting Commercial £30 Private /Community £20 Residents £10 Wedding £30 (Where not included in wedding package) We have plenty of rectangular and square tables and chairs that are in included in the package but should you wish to use round tables, these will need to be hired in. You will also need to hire your own crockery. This can be delivered to the hall the day before your event and collected on the first working day after your event.

Capacity

Dining

up to 200
Theatre

up to 250

Catering and drinks

Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice

Space where you can prepare food

Venue can supply alcoholic beverages

You can bring your own alcohol free of charge

Facilities

Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Equipment for video or phone conferencing during your event
Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Place where clients can store items during their event
Full-length mirrors available
Free parking is available on-site
Free on-street parking
Screen Panasonic 4,500 lumens
Stage Lighting
Piano
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Venue allows playing your own music
Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead

Accessibility

Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
Guests can enter without using stairs

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
Venue is licensed to host wedding ceremonies and receptions

Host rules

- No smoking in the building
- Outside catering is allowed
- We ask that all Ballroom doors are closed by 10 pm to prevent noise traveling around the village. Music must stop by 10.45 pm