Community centre
The Ashcroft
Market St, Whitworth, Lancashire, OL12 8DP
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Details last checked 29 days ago
Alexander P Kapp, CC BY-SA 2.0
The Ashcroft (formerly The Riverside), Whitworth Civic Hall
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- Hire price
- £25–£50per hour
- Capacity
- 250guests maximum
- Listed spaces
- 3named spaces for hire
- Kitchen
- Unknownnot confirmed
Hire from
£25per hour
Up to £50, depending on the room and occasion
- Lounge — Mon–Thu off-peak£25
- Main Hall — Mon–Thu off-peak£30
- Lounge — Fri–Sun£30
- Half Hall — Mon–Sun£35
- Capacity
- Up to 250
- Spaces
- 3 listed
Prices as published by the venue, checked 29 days ago. Confirm with them before you book.
About this venue
A community events venue in Whitworth offering flexible rooms for celebrations, weddings and business events.
Facilities
Catering & space
- Kitchen availableNot confirmed
- Bar on siteYes
- Tables and chairs includedNot confirmed
- StageYes
- Garden or outdoor spaceNot confirmed
Access & accessibility
- On-site parkingYes
- Step-free accessYes
- ToiletsYes
- Accessible toiletYes
Permissions & licensing
- Alcohol allowedConditional
- Amplified music allowedNot confirmed
- Late licence availableNot confirmed
- Bouncy castles allowedConditional
- Dog friendlyNot confirmed
Connectivity & extras
- Wi-FiNot confirmed
- Projector or screenNot confirmed
Also features
- Breakout and rest areas include an outside terrace.
- On-site catering partners can provide meals, from breakfast through dinner.
Good for
- Weddings
- Birthday parties
- Meetings
- Conferences
- Funeral teas & wakes
- Private parties
Rooms and pricing
Hire rates and the spaces you can book.
Main Hall
Main Hall — Mon–Thu off-peak
Standard
Monday–Thursday; brochure marks this off-peak. The brochure states the rates are hourly and subject to VAT.
Source: the-ashcroft.co.uk£30 per hour
Main Hall — Fri–Sun
Standard
Friday–Sunday. The brochure states the rates are hourly and subject to VAT.
Source: the-ashcroft.co.uk£50 per hour
Lounge
Lounge — Mon–Thu off-peak
Standard
Monday–Thursday; brochure marks this off-peak. The brochure states the rates are hourly and subject to VAT.
Source: the-ashcroft.co.uk£25 per hour
Lounge — Fri–Sun
Standard
Friday–Sunday. The brochure states the rates are hourly and subject to VAT.
Source: the-ashcroft.co.uk£30 per hour
Half Hall
Half Hall — Mon–Sun
Standard
Monday–Sunday. The brochure states the rates are hourly and subject to VAT.
Source: the-ashcroft.co.uk£35 per hour
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Sources & checks
Last checked 15 October 2026
Information taken from the-ashcroft.co.uk, the-ashcroft.co.uk, the-ashcroft.co.uk, the-ashcroft.co.uk, the-ashcroft.co.uk, the-ashcroft.co.uk, rltrust.co.uk, the-ashcroft.co.uk, commons.wikimedia.org.
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Hire from
£25/hr