St Mary’s Church

The reordered nave of St Mary’s is available for hire for a surprising variety of purposes. Try us! It offers:

  • A large flexible space capable of supporting a range of configurations.
  • The town’s best space! Certainly the oldest – a great atmosphere.
  • Chairs are available to seat 270 people, the capacity of the building is considerably greater than that if additional seating is brought in.
  • 8 round tables that can seat up to 6 and various gopak tables allow for at least 100 to be seated at tables.
  • Accessible toilets with baby changing facilities.
  • Disabled access is available into the building which is then level.
  • Catering facilities (Hot drinks, fridge, dishwasher, serving area, potential to support outside caterers) and glasses, crockery and cutlery for 100.
  • Audiovisual resources available.
  • Enclosed, but fully visible children’s room is available for small creche.
  • “Green room” provision is possible in the area under the tower (please discuss with us) or Markye Chapel on the south side of the building.
  • Free Wi-Fi is available.
  • Ample parking is available within easy walking distance, on-street and in designated car parks.
  • A limited number of disabled parking spaces are available in the churchyard and shared with delivery / organisers’ vehicles (please discuss requirements and access with us).

You can book St Mary’s Church here.

When booking to use the church it is a condition that you accept the
St Mary’s Church Conditions of Hire. Once a booking is accepted, a charge will be payable and the organiser will be invoiced.

If you have any questions or wish to discuss your requirements, please telephone the office on 01989 562175 (mornings) or email the administrator.

St Mary’s Hall

St Mary’s Hall offers a smaller facility for hire and is a popular venue used by many organisations in the town throughout the week. It offers:

  • A flexible space capable of supporting a range of configurations.
  • Chairs are available to seat 60 people, that is the capacity of the building.
  • Many gopak tables are available in a variety of sizes.
  • Toilets with baby changing facilities.
  • Disabled access is available into the hall which is then level.
  • Kitchen and serving area (hot drinks, domestic cooker, fridge)
  • Audiovisual resources available.
  • Free Wi-Fi is available.
  • Ample parking is available within easy walking distance, on-street and in designated car parks.
  • A limited number of disabled parking spaces are available in the churchyard and shared with delivery / organisers’ vehicles (please discuss requirements and access with us).
  • A small first floor meeting room (access by stairs only) may also be available for hire.
You can book St Mary’s Hall here.

By booking to use St Mary’s Hall it is a condition that you accept the St Mary’s Hall Conditions of Hire.

The postcode for St Mary’s Hall is HR9 5HR.

Charges for the hire of St Mary’s Hall are based on an hourly charge of £12 at any time of day for Clubs and Societies, individuals or charities and £30 for businesses. For more information or to book, email the administrator or phone 01989 562175 (mornings).