Frequently Asked Questions About Hiring the Barn

We have 2 large wooden tables permanently in the main hall. There are also 9 small card tables and 8 lightweight folding tables that are approx 6′ x 2.3′ and seat 6-8 adults.

We have 60 chairs available in the Hall.

We have a baby changing table in the ladies toilet and potties and steps in both the gentlemen and ladies’ toilets. There are also nappy sacks and a bin provided in the ladies toilet though we do ask these are removed from the premises at the end of your booking.

We don’t provide food or refreshment,but we have crockery and cutlery, etc.

There are 3 local pubs who would be happy to provide catering for your event. You can find further details from the following link

Unfortunately, we do not have the funding at this stage to adapt the building. The main building is accessed by 2 steps with a handrail on this level. There are the toilets and kitchen area. The main hall is accessed by a further 3 steps with a handrail. Inside the main hall, there are 3 further steps up onto the stage area and a fire exit.

We have a large, fully enclosed garden area that is accessible via the fire exit without the need to walk through the car park. It is all grass area and play equipment can be brought along to use.

Currently, we do not have wi-fi installed at The Barn.

You should perhaps consider the following items:

• Additional serving jugs
• Baking trays
• Bin Bags
• Chopping boards
• Cling film
• Condiments (salt & pepper etc.)
• Cooking pans
• Drinking glasses
• Kitchen knives
• Plastic cups
• Plates & Bowls
• Tin Foil

The Barn has had a complete kitchen refit and includes an induction hob together with a fridge and freezer. We have a kettle, kettle urn, microwave, small sized oven, mugs, cups and saucers, cutlery, a small selection of serving dishes and plates. Basic utensils, bread knives, bottle openers etc are also supplied. We also have 3 juice/ water jugs, kitchen towel, tea towels and black bags are supplied in a small quantity, but we advise you to bring your own to ensure you have enough for your booking. You will need glasses or plastic cups, plates and bowls, additional serving jugs.

Unfortunately, the hall is too small to fit a commercial sized bouncy castle but the smaller plug-in type will fit. The absolute maximum size cannot exceed 3m x 3m. This will also need to be placed against the wall to the right when looking into the Hall.

On good weather days, you can use the outside area for play equipment.

Speak to the supplier for advice on what will fit in the hall, as they have a wide variety of equipment and they may be familiar with the layout of The Barn.

Please refer to the FAQ “Is there a floor-plan”

Yes, you can, providing it is of the domestic type and not a commercially installed one. The best place for this would be at the end or back of the barn. Please do not block the Fire Exits or cause an obstruction in the event of an emergency.

The Barn is licenced to hold 50 people seated, or 75 standing under the Fire Regulations issued for The Barn.

For community and charity events that are held both inside and outside the barn, there are no upper limits, providing the number of visitors fluctuates during the event. We have had several events where a flowing number of guests of between 50 – 100+ come and go. These events include – Charity fundraising, jumble sales, community groups, etc.

We are licenced to hold 50 people seated or 75 standing under the Fire Regulations issued for The Barn.

For community and charity events that are held both inside and outside the barn, there are no upper limits, providing the number of visitors fluctuate during the event.

You can view the floor-plan by following this link: The Barn Floor-plan

We have a large, fully enclosed garden area that is accessible via the fire exit without the need to walk through the car park. It is all grass area and play equipment can be brought along to use.

A member of The Barn Committee will meet you at your allotted time to open up for you.