Godmersham & Crundale Village Hall is an excellent fully-equipped venue for hosting Religious and Cultural ceremonies & Celebrations - large and small. It is offered at competitive, all inclusive rates.
We have a Main Hall that seats up to 130 in a banquet setting or 150 in ‘Theatre’ setting. Larger numbers can be accommodated for events which are primarily ‘standing’.
The smaller John Sunley Room can be used separately or as an extension room to the Main Hall, and is ideal for setting up buffets for functions or simply as a venue for smaller meetings.
A large and well appointed Kitchen has been designed with the professional caterer in mind, offering them the space and equipment to work in to provide food and drink for your event. You can of course utilise the kitchen yourself.
We have over two acres of grounds with ample space for outdoor activities, displays etc
General Licensing
We are licensed for licensable activities to be undertaken from 7am to 11pm. Licensable activities are the performance of plays, indoor sports events, playing live music, playing recorded music, performance of dance, other entertainment, facilities for making music, facilities for dancing, entertainment facilities.
Alcohol Licensing
If you are giving alcohol to guests or staff during a function, then NO LICENCE is required.
If you wish to sell alcohol, or are hiring a Pay Bar, you MUST have a license. One advantage of 'Pay Bars' is they often have their own licenses - however, please confirm with your supplier first.
It is your responsibility to ensure the correct license is held and that the licensing conditions as required by law are met. A Temporary Event Notice (click for info) may be needed and must be obtained by the hirer at least 21 days in advance from Ashford Borough Council.
Included in Hire
The following are included in your hire price:
- Car Park
- the Hall Building, Kitchen and all equipment
- Tables, Chairs, Disco & Mood Lighting
- Sound System / PA
- Digital Projector and Screen
- Plates, Cutlery, Glasses (*see below)
- Heating and Lighting
*A certain number of plates, cutlery and glasses are included in the booking price. However, if you are holding a formal banquet requiring uniformity of style and colour, you may wish to hire the items in externally. You should also arrange your own soft furnishings such as table cloths and napkins.
We have 10 rectangular Go-Pak tables, 15 five foot diameter round tables, and 140 chairs. The tables all seat 6 to 8.
Note that we have a full set of sound activated disco lights and high quality Sound System/PA - so no need to hire a DJ! All you need is a device such as a mobile phone, ipad, ipod or laptop with a playlist and a standard headphone socket.