Chorleywood War Memorial Hall
The War Memorial Hall is the largest of our three halls and is perfect for most events. Recently refurbished to a high standard it has great facilities, including a theatre-style stage, sprung dance floor and fully-equipped catering kitchen.
Address: Common Road, Chorleywood, Herts, WD3 5LN
Key Features
• Disabled access, parking and toilet facilities
• Capacity up to 200
• Dimensions: Main area of room 54ft x 30ft (16.45 x 9.1m), Height 19ft (5.80m), Area in front of kitchen 28ft x 14ft (8.50m x 4.20m), Height 9ft 2inches (2.80m)
• Free use of fully equipped commercial kitchen and serving hatch (subject to damage deposit of £25.00)
• Free use of cutlery and crockery – 100 place settings (Note: No glasses are provided)
• Free use of tables 30 large (seat 8) 2ft 6 x 6ft (0.79m x 1.8m) – 16 small (seat 4) 2ft 6 x 2ft 6 (0.79m x 0.79m), 200 chairs
• Large theatre-style stage 30.8ft x 21.6ft (9.4m x 6.6m) and dressing room with PA system, lighting and sound.
• WiFi
• Loop for the hard of hearing
• Projector
• Drop down screen
• Sprung wooden dance floor
• Licensed for music and dancing until 12am
• Alcohol licence (Provided on request for £30.00. This must be purchased for sale or consumption of alcohol on the premises.)
• Permissive parking area opposite hall.
History
The War Memorial Hall, situated on the southwest side of the Common, was funded by significant donations from local people and public subscriptions to commemorate the fallen of the Great War. It was opened on 11th November 1922 and cost £5,000 to construct. The actual construction, by the local family firm of Darvell (who donated the memorial board inside the hall), was based on the same plans as the village hall at Bovingdon.
It immediately became the centre of village life and later, in 1969, was further extended. Today the War Memorial Hall has become the centre of a wide variety of regular village activities including dance and drama, keep fit classes, indoor bowls and youth events. Horticultural shows, dog shows, literary events, art festivals, theatre productions, film club, line dancing , choral and opera societies and private functions all make full use of its many facilities.
The War Memorial Hall was extended and refurbished in 2015 and the Common Room created as an additional venue.
Fees & Charges
War Memorial Hall – Price per Hour – 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2024
Function Rate (events e.g. parties, wedding receptions, quiz nights)
- Monday – Friday up to 6 pm £35.00
- Monday – Friday after 6pm £40.00
- Saturday and Sunday £45.00
Classes (e.g. dance, exercise, tuition type classes)
- Monday – Friday up to 6 pm £27.00
- Monday – Friday after 6pm £35.00
- Saturday and Sunday £40.00
Group Rate (charity events – registered charity number is required)
- Monday – Friday up to 6 pm £24.00
- Monday – Friday after 6pm £32.50
- Saturday and Sunday £36.00
Commercial
- Monday – Friday up to 6 pm Price on Application
- Monday – Friday after 6pm Price on Application
- Saturday and Sunday Price on Application
Concerts/Filming, Bank Holidays, Amateur Dramatics
- Monday – Friday up to 6 pm Price on Application
- Monday – Friday after 6pm Price on Application
- Saturday and Sunday Price on Application
- Alcohol license: £30.00
Booking Conditions
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For Bookings
Contact: Michelle on 01923 282568
Email: halls@chorleywood-pc.gov.uk
