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Barley Town House is available to hire for your event. Check availability or request a booking using the Hallmaster booking tool.  Tick the room you require at the very top of the page, then scroll through to the date you would like. Click on the blue cross in the top right hand corner of that date and then complete the booking form. For assistance using the Hallmaster Booking System , please download this guide.

  • Wedding ceremonies 
  • Wedding receptions 
  • Private functions/ dinner parties 
  • Meetings 
  • Fundraising and charity events 
  • Children's parties 
  • Clubs and societies 
  • Corporate use  
The building is on two floors. The ground floor or Undercroft has two rooms, the main room which is licenced for wedding ceremonies and a smaller side room ,attached to which is a small well fitted kitchen . Also downstairs off the main entrance area and hall are the main washrooms.  Upstairs on the first floor is the main room, which spans the entire building and off this room is a larger well furbished kitchen. Tables and chairs are available for use free of charge though some wedding organisers like to hire-in their own. In addition there is a sound system enabling music or speeches to be heard on either floor or both simultaneously and parking is available at the rear.      

Undercroft:
Licensed for civil marriages.
Capacity:
80 maximum
60 can be seated for a meal, 70 seated for civil marriages

Kitchen includes: Electric cooker, fridge, stainless steel sink and kitchen unit

Upper floor:
Capacity:
120 maximum
80-100 can be seated for a meal depending on table type

Kitchen includes: large electric cooker, fridge/freezer, stainless steel double sink units and preparation area and moveable stainless steel island. 

 Urns are available in both kitchens. 

Tables and chairs are available for use free of charge. Some wedding organisers like to hire-in their own tables and chairs. The hirer must arrange their own delivery and collection. 

Free WIFI and projector screen.

Parking is available at the rear of the building. 

Weddings:

The Town House is ideal for a wedding reception or the ceremony itself.  With the Undercroft licensed for civil ceremonies, accommodating up to 70 seated guests, you can have the reception afterwards and dance the night away upstairs without expecting your guests to travel.  The beautiful 16th century building is ideal for the wedding of your choice.   You choose the caterers, flowers, photographer, we provide an attractive and romantic setting.  For help with your wedding needs ask the Lettings Officer for suggestions of local businesses who are tried and tested and know the Town House. For more ideas on how to make best use of the building and decorating it on your special day see Gallery. 


Rates: Please contact the Letting Officer, Ella, for rates. Her contact details can be found at the bottom of the main Town House page. 
 
Special rates:

Local organisations by arrangement with the Letting Officer.
Business bookings by arrangement.

For evening bookings which have a disco or live music and which are due to finish later than 11.00pm there will be an extra charge of £100 to cover caretaking costs.

On confirmation of booking a deposit is required which will be refundable only after the event-see Letting Conditions.


Download Letting Conditions and Instructions to Hirers. 

 

Dimensions and plans of the building:

Ground floor
Undercroft:
Length approx - 9.5m/31 feet
Width approx - 4.9m/16.2 feet
Committee room:
Length approx - 4.5m/14.8 feet
Width approx - 4.9m/16.2 feet
Kitchen:
Length approx - 2.6m/8.5 feet
Width approx - 2.3m/7.5 feet
Upper floor 
Main hall: 
Length approx - 13.8m/45.5 feet
Width approx - 5.3m/17.6feet
Kitchen:
Length approx - 6.1m/20 feet
Width approx - 3.3m/10.9 feet