Facilities - What we have to Offer
Main Hall
Opened in 2011, our main hall is spacious, warm, light and airy. It is 16m (52') x 12.2m (40')
It has a sprung floor for dancing which was resurfaced in 2020.
Please refer to the Quick Guidelines for maximum numbers allowed at certain events.
The hire of the hall includes use of seven round tables (5ft diameter) seating eight round each.
Six rectangular tables (7ft x 2.5ft)
Seven rectangular tables (5ft x 2.5ft)
Four square tables (2.5ft x 2.5ft)
There are one hundred soft padded chairs.
Please bring your own tablecloths.
The hall does not have a bar. However it does have a Licence for Entertainment and the Sale of Alcohol at its own events. Hirers may need to apply for a Temporary Events Notice (TEN).
See How to Book for more details.
There are Command Hooks on the walls for fixing bunting, notices or decorations to.
For indoor bouncy castles the maximum height is 4m (12').
Barbecues are NOT allowed anywhere on the Village Hall premises, this includes the carpark and the QEII Field.
Audio Visual Equipment & Wi-fi
Comprehensive Audio Visual equipment is available for hire in the main hall.
This needs to be requested on the booking form. An additional charge will apply to non-residents and a Damage Deposit is required in all cases. Details on request.
There is a fitted drop-down screen, built in sound system suitable for talks, lectures, parties or even movies.
Good Wi-fi
A dedicated connection is now available in the hall free of charge.
Download speed of 100 MB/s
This is available in the meeting room as well as the main hall.
Kitchen
Our kitchen has a 5 rating from Environmental Health.
The kitchen has a serving counter for the main hall, protected by a fire shutter. Facilities include a sink for hand washing and a double draining sink, a double oven with hob, refrigerator, small freezer and dishwasher. Crockery, cutlery and glasses for approximately 100 people are provided, as well as kitchen utensils.
In order to reduce infection risks, we ask that hirers provide their own dishcloths and tea-towels.
Meeting Room
The Meeting Room is separately available for hire. Wi-fi is available at 100 MB/s
It is situated upstairs and there is no lift.
Its size is approx. 5m x 7m.
The maximum number of people allowed in this room is 35.
Main Entrance Foyer
Off this are Ladies and Gents toilets.
A large Disabled toilet includes Baby Changing facilities.
There is a large cloak rail.
The cleaners cupboard contains essentials for tidying up after events.
Queen Elizabeth II Field
(previously known as the Open Space)
Grants from Breckland Council and Veolia Environmental Trust helped to create the Open Space for recreation which was officially opened in 2010. Its size is approx. 90 x 60 metres.
In the Diamond Jubilee year 2012 the open space and bowling green was dedicated as Thuxton & Garvestone Queen Elizabeth II Field.
This grassed area behind the hall is open for the use of villagers.
It can also be hired, separately from the hall, for social or sporting activities.
There is a changing room and toilets, with separate access, available to hire in conjunction with the Q.E.II Field, if required.
Barbecues are NOT allowed anywhere on the Village Hall premises, this includes the carpark and the QEII Field.
Please note - The dog waste disposal bins have had to be removed. We therefore ask dog walkers to leave any 'dog waste' in the black bin on the roadside near the entrance to the car park.
Children's Play Area
Our lovely play area is well used by our local children. Within the park is a shelter where visitors can relax whilst keeping an eye on the children.
The play area is open at any time during daylight hours.
Please leave bicycles outside the play area, observe the rule about no ball games, and play safely!
Dogs are not allowed inside the play area.
Bowling Green
Thanks to a grant from the Foundation for Sport and the Arts and Garvestone Charity Trust, the new bowling green was completed in 2009.
The bowling green is situated behind the hall on part of the Q.E. II Field, and is maintained and organised by Whinburgh and Garvestone Bowls Club.
They meet and play regularly through the summer and welcome visitors.
For further details of the club please click on the link above.
Defibrillator
A defibrillator is located on the east wall of the village hall - this is the wall facing the school.
Bottle Banks
We welcome all donations to our bottle banks, the proceeds of which go to the Thuxton and Garvestone Institute, so helping towards the upkeep of the play area and the Queen Elizabeth II Field. Thank you.
Car Park & Toilets
These can be hired for those attending weddings or funerals at our nearby village church, providing there are no large functions in the hall at that time.
Mobile Post Office
Barnham Broom Post Office bring a mobile Post Office every Monday.
All main services available.
See Post Office page for details.
Mobile Library
Norfolk County Council Mobile Library Service visits on some Fridays.
See Mobile Library page for details.