What is the size of the hall?
12.4 m x 9.6 m app. (39’ 2” x 29’ 7”)
What is the height of the hall?
7.32 m app. (24’) of useable space
How many people can be accommodated in the hall?
140– Maximum number at any time (to include all helpers, children etc.). For each wheelchair or pushchair the number allowed is reduced by TWO.
120 – Seated in rows, theatre style
100 – Seated at tables (Place settings for approx. 100 people – see kitchen facilities)
How many tables in the hall?
20 (accessible from cupboards under the stage)
What is the size of each table?
1.83m x 76 cms (6′ x 2 1/2 ‘)
How many fold-up card tables?
6
What is the size of the fold-up card tables?
1.61m (24″ square)
How many chairs in the hall?
100 – red fabric chairs stored on trolleys
20 – grey plastic chairs suitable for children’s parties and messy activities
40 – fold-up chairs
Is there a piano in the hall?
Yes, a Roland digital piano, which can be played by arrangement with Steeple Aston Choral Society. The letting agent has details.
What is the size of the Meeting Room?
5.4 m x 4.2 m app. (18’ x 13’ 8”)
How many people can the Meeting Room accommodate?
8/12 – seated boardroom style with 4 tables pushed together in middle of room
20 – seated classroom style with table at front and chairs in rows.
How many chairs in the committee room?
28
What are the kitchen facilities?
Please see the Kitchen page
Where is the First Aid Box?
First Aid Box and Accident Book are in the marked wall cupboard in kitchen (look for Green Cross)
Are tea towels/kitchen supplies provided?
No. You need to provide your own kitchen supplies including tea towels, pan scourers, washing-up cloths and a plastic bin liner for the internal kitchen bin. Please remove all rubbish and dispose of it responsibly at the end of the hire.
What are the arrangements for heating?
Heating is included in the hiring cost.
Is there a PA system?
Yes. Details available on request from letting agent.
What lighting facilities are there?
Adequate for most functions. Details of further facilities available from letting agent.
Is there a projection screen in the hall?
Yes. A permanently installed projector – 1080p with resolution up to Full HD (1920×1080) – and drop-down screen (width, 2340mm and height, 1760mm) which projects on to the back wall of the stage. Access is via a single standard HDMI port located to the left of the stage proscenium. As set up, it is suitable for projection without sound, but sound can be reproduced through the hall PA system (which needs to be requested prior to your event) with speakers either side of the stage.
What are the locations of the electric sockets in the hall?
The hall is generously supplied with sockets on every wall, plus the stage area.
Is there a loop sound system?
Yes
Is there disabled access?
Yes, the Main Hall has full disabled access and an adjacent disabled toilet.
The Meeting Room has level access directly from the car park with an adjacent parking space.
Due to the traditional construction of the building, disabled access from the meeting room to other areas of the building is restricted. Please contact the Letting Agent to discuss how we might be able to accommodate your requirements.
Any facilities for very young children?
Yes. There is a baby changing station in the disabled toilet. When hiring All Facilities, the Meeting Room can be used as a quiet/private area for very young children and nursing mothers.
Is there space for a bouncy castle?
Yes – see height of hall above. Hirers are required to inform the Letting Agent if they intend to bring a bouncy castle or other inflatable onto the premises for their event, and are advised of the need to ensure they have adequate insurance cover through their supplier. The Trustees offer no insurance and accept no responsibility for their use.
Are smoke machines allowed in the hall?
No. They set off the smoke alarms.
What is the size of the stage?
3m x 7m app. (9’ 10” x 6’ 7”)
Exits from front of stage
There is a set of moveable steps at the front of the stage (usually stage right.) There are no other built in exits from the front of the stage.
Other exits from stage
There is a door, accessed from steps, back stage right, into the Meeting Room (dressing room).
What are the car parking facilities?
Good. There is a generous parking area for the village hall, sports and recreation centre and village playground on both sides of the hall.
Updated April 2026