Village hall

Benson Hall

Briar Leaze, Compton Bassett, Wiltshire, SN11 8RQ

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Benson Hall viewed across its lawn at Briar Leaze.
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Hire price: £16per hour
Room capacity: 200Hall · varies by setup
Listed spaces: 1named space for hire
Kitchen: Availablefor catering

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£16per hour

Room capacity: Up to 200; Hall · varies by setup
Spaces: 1 listed

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Directions

Prices as published by the venue, checked 18 days ago. Confirm with them before you book.

About this venue

Benson Hall is Compton Bassett’s village hall for parties, meetings and classes. It hosts annual amateur dramatic productions and touring shows, and its lawns are used for village events. The hall has a 165-inch screen, 4K UHD projector and Dolby Atmos sound; online booking and current hire packages are available through the hall website.

Facilities

Catering & space

Kitchen availableKitchen facilities are included in conference/presentation packages but excluded from ordinary hourly rates. Hirers must use designated parking spaces. The surrounding gardens may be used but are unenclosed and outside activities are not covered by the hall’s public-liability insurance. Current event listings advertise the bar on Bingo nights; private-hire bar availability is not specified. A/V or PA use is package-dependent. Alcohol sales require prior agreement under the hall premises licence, must end by 11 pm, and cannot be supplied to under-18s.Conditional
Bar on siteKitchen facilities are included in conference/presentation packages but excluded from ordinary hourly rates. Hirers must use designated parking spaces. The surrounding gardens may be used but are unenclosed and outside activities are not covered by the hall’s public-liability insurance. Current event listings advertise the bar on Bingo nights; private-hire bar availability is not specified. A/V or PA use is package-dependent. Alcohol sales require prior agreement under the hall premises licence, must end by 11 pm, and cannot be supplied to under-18s.Conditional
Tables and chairs includedKitchen facilities are included in conference/presentation packages but excluded from ordinary hourly rates. Hirers must use designated parking spaces. The surrounding gardens may be used but are unenclosed and outside activities are not covered by the hall’s public-liability insurance. Current event listings advertise the bar on Bingo nights; private-hire bar availability is not specified. A/V or PA use is package-dependent. Alcohol sales require prior agreement under the hall premises licence, must end by 11 pm, and cannot be supplied to under-18s.Yes
StageNot confirmed
Garden or outdoor spaceKitchen facilities are included in conference/presentation packages but excluded from ordinary hourly rates. Hirers must use designated parking spaces. The surrounding gardens may be used but are unenclosed and outside activities are not covered by the hall’s public-liability insurance. Current event listings advertise the bar on Bingo nights; private-hire bar availability is not specified. A/V or PA use is package-dependent. Alcohol sales require prior agreement under the hall premises licence, must end by 11 pm, and cannot be supplied to under-18s.Yes

Access & accessibility

On-site parkingKitchen facilities are included in conference/presentation packages but excluded from ordinary hourly rates. Hirers must use designated parking spaces. The surrounding gardens may be used but are unenclosed and outside activities are not covered by the hall’s public-liability insurance. Current event listings advertise the bar on Bingo nights; private-hire bar availability is not specified. A/V or PA use is package-dependent. Alcohol sales require prior agreement under the hall premises licence, must end by 11 pm, and cannot be supplied to under-18s.Yes
Step-free accessNot confirmed
ToiletsNot confirmed
Accessible toiletNot confirmed

Permissions & licensing

Alcohol allowedKitchen facilities are included in conference/presentation packages but excluded from ordinary hourly rates. Hirers must use designated parking spaces. The surrounding gardens may be used but are unenclosed and outside activities are not covered by the hall’s public-liability insurance. Current event listings advertise the bar on Bingo nights; private-hire bar availability is not specified. A/V or PA use is package-dependent. Alcohol sales require prior agreement under the hall premises licence, must end by 11 pm, and cannot be supplied to under-18s.Conditional
Amplified music allowedNot confirmed
Late licence availableNot confirmed
Bouncy castles allowedNot confirmed
Dog friendlyNot confirmed

Connectivity & extras

Wi-FiNot confirmed
Projector or screenKitchen facilities are included in conference/presentation packages but excluded from ordinary hourly rates. Hirers must use designated parking spaces. The surrounding gardens may be used but are unenclosed and outside activities are not covered by the hall’s public-liability insurance. Current event listings advertise the bar on Bingo nights; private-hire bar availability is not specified. A/V or PA use is package-dependent. Alcohol sales require prior agreement under the hall premises licence, must end by 11 pm, and cannot be supplied to under-18s.Yes

Good for

Private parties
Meetings
Classes & courses
Conferences
Concerts & performances
Exhibitions & fairs

Rooms and pricing

Hire rates and the spaces you can book.

Hire rates

Non-parishioner hourly hall hire
Standard
Kitchen facilities excluded; A/V or PA system available on request. No effective date stated.
Source: bensonhall.online
£16 per hour
Parishioner hourly hall hire
Resident
Parishioner rate; kitchen facilities excluded; A/V or PA system available on request. No effective date stated.
Source: bensonhall.online
£11 per hour
Business hourly hall hire
Commercial
Kitchen facilities and A/V or PA system are not included. No effective date stated.
Source: bensonhall.online
£18 per hour
Standard conference and presentation package
Standard
Includes kitchen facilities and standard A/V or PA system. No effective date stated.
Source: bensonhall.online
£30 per hour
4K UHD Dolby Atmos conference and presentation package
Standard
Includes kitchen facilities and high-spec AV/PA, 165-inch screen, 4K UHD projector and Dolby Atmos. No effective date stated.
Source: bensonhall.online
£60 per hour

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£16per hour

Room capacity: Up to 200; Hall · varies by setup
Spaces: 1 listed

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Directions

Prices as published by the venue, checked 18 days ago. Confirm with them before you book.

Contact and location

Official website
Briar Leaze, Compton Bassett, Wiltshire, SN11 8RQ
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Last checked 26 October 2026

Information taken from bensonhall.online, bensonhall.online, bensonhall.online, bensonhall.online, commons.wikimedia.org, comptonbassett.org.uk.

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About this venue

Facilities

Catering & space

Kitchen availableKitchen facilities are included in conference/presentation packages but excluded from ordinary hourly rates. Hirers must use designated parking spaces. The surrounding gardens may be used but are unenclosed and outside activities are not covered by the hall’s public-liability insurance. Current event listings advertise the bar on Bingo nights; private-hire bar availability is not specified. A/V or PA use is package-dependent. Alcohol sales require prior agreement under the hall premises licence, must end by 11 pm, and cannot be supplied to under-18s.Conditional
Bar on siteKitchen facilities are included in conference/presentation packages but excluded from ordinary hourly rates. Hirers must use designated parking spaces. The surrounding gardens may be used but are unenclosed and outside activities are not covered by the hall’s public-liability insurance. Current event listings advertise the bar on Bingo nights; private-hire bar availability is not specified. A/V or PA use is package-dependent. Alcohol sales require prior agreement under the hall premises licence, must end by 11 pm, and cannot be supplied to under-18s.Conditional
Tables and chairs includedKitchen facilities are included in conference/presentation packages but excluded from ordinary hourly rates. Hirers must use designated parking spaces. The surrounding gardens may be used but are unenclosed and outside activities are not covered by the hall’s public-liability insurance. Current event listings advertise the bar on Bingo nights; private-hire bar availability is not specified. A/V or PA use is package-dependent. Alcohol sales require prior agreement under the hall premises licence, must end by 11 pm, and cannot be supplied to under-18s.Yes
StageNot confirmed
Garden or outdoor spaceKitchen facilities are included in conference/presentation packages but excluded from ordinary hourly rates. Hirers must use designated parking spaces. The surrounding gardens may be used but are unenclosed and outside activities are not covered by the hall’s public-liability insurance. Current event listings advertise the bar on Bingo nights; private-hire bar availability is not specified. A/V or PA use is package-dependent. Alcohol sales require prior agreement under the hall premises licence, must end by 11 pm, and cannot be supplied to under-18s.Yes

Access & accessibility

On-site parkingKitchen facilities are included in conference/presentation packages but excluded from ordinary hourly rates. Hirers must use designated parking spaces. The surrounding gardens may be used but are unenclosed and outside activities are not covered by the hall’s public-liability insurance. Current event listings advertise the bar on Bingo nights; private-hire bar availability is not specified. A/V or PA use is package-dependent. Alcohol sales require prior agreement under the hall premises licence, must end by 11 pm, and cannot be supplied to under-18s.Yes
Step-free accessNot confirmed
ToiletsNot confirmed
Accessible toiletNot confirmed

Permissions & licensing

Alcohol allowedKitchen facilities are included in conference/presentation packages but excluded from ordinary hourly rates. Hirers must use designated parking spaces. The surrounding gardens may be used but are unenclosed and outside activities are not covered by the hall’s public-liability insurance. Current event listings advertise the bar on Bingo nights; private-hire bar availability is not specified. A/V or PA use is package-dependent. Alcohol sales require prior agreement under the hall premises licence, must end by 11 pm, and cannot be supplied to under-18s.Conditional
Amplified music allowedNot confirmed
Late licence availableNot confirmed
Bouncy castles allowedNot confirmed
Dog friendlyNot confirmed

Connectivity & extras

Wi-FiNot confirmed
Projector or screenKitchen facilities are included in conference/presentation packages but excluded from ordinary hourly rates. Hirers must use designated parking spaces. The surrounding gardens may be used but are unenclosed and outside activities are not covered by the hall’s public-liability insurance. Current event listings advertise the bar on Bingo nights; private-hire bar availability is not specified. A/V or PA use is package-dependent. Alcohol sales require prior agreement under the hall premises licence, must end by 11 pm, and cannot be supplied to under-18s.Yes

Good for

Private parties
Meetings
Classes & courses
Conferences
Concerts & performances
Exhibitions & fairs

Rooms and pricing

Hire rates and the spaces you can book.

Hire rates

Non-parishioner hourly hall hire
Standard
Kitchen facilities excluded; A/V or PA system available on request. No effective date stated.
Source: bensonhall.online
£16 per hour
Parishioner hourly hall hire
Resident
Parishioner rate; kitchen facilities excluded; A/V or PA system available on request. No effective date stated.
Source: bensonhall.online
£11 per hour
Business hourly hall hire
Commercial
Kitchen facilities and A/V or PA system are not included. No effective date stated.
Source: bensonhall.online
£18 per hour
Standard conference and presentation package
Standard
Includes kitchen facilities and standard A/V or PA system. No effective date stated.
Source: bensonhall.online
£30 per hour
4K UHD Dolby Atmos conference and presentation package
Standard
Includes kitchen facilities and high-spec AV/PA, 165-inch screen, 4K UHD projector and Dolby Atmos. No effective date stated.
Source: bensonhall.online
£60 per hour

Bookable spaces

Hall

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