Community centre
Hunsonby Community Centre
Hunsonby, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 1PN
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Details last checked 28 days ago
Andrew Curtis, CC BY-SA 2.0
Hunsonby Village Hall exterior, photographed in 2013 before later renovation and extension
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- Hire price
- £16–£30per hour
- Capacity
- Not confirmedcheck permitted layout
- Rooms
- 2bookable spaces
- Kitchen
- Availablefor catering
Hire from
£16per hour
Up to £30, depending on the room and occasion
- Standard hire: Salkeld Room and small kitchen£16
- Standard hire: Hutchinson Room and large kitchen£22
- Standard hire: Whole Centre and both kitchens£30
- Capacity
- Ask venue
- Spaces
- 2 to book
Prices as published by the venue, checked 28 days ago. Confirm with them before you book.
About this venue
Renovated and extended village community centre in a former sandstone school, serving Hunsonby, Winskill and Little Salkeld and open to hirers. Its Hutchinson and Salkeld rooms can be hired separately or opened together for a larger function space. Facilities include a large modern kitchen and servery, a small kitchen, walled garden, free Wi-Fi, accessible entrances and toilets, and ample car parking. The Centre hosts classes, workshops, parties, meetings, markets, performances, lectures and indoor sports. The official site currently links its October 2025 tariff; check availability and current terms with the Centre.
Facilities
Catering & space
- Kitchen availableYes
- Bar on siteNot confirmed
- Tables and chairs includedNot confirmed
- StageNot confirmed
- Garden or outdoor spaceYes
Access & accessibility
- On-site parkingYes
- Step-free accessYes
- ToiletsYes
- Accessible toiletYes
Permissions & licensing
- Alcohol allowedConditional
- Amplified music allowedConditional
- Late licence availableConditional
- Bouncy castles allowedConditional
- Dog friendlyConditional
Connectivity & extras
- Wi-FiYes
- Projector or screenNot confirmed
Also features
- large modern kitchen and servery
- small kitchen
- walled garden
- air-source heat pumps
- photovoltaic panels
- rooms can be opened into one larger function area
Good for
- Weddings
- Kids' parties
- Meetings
- Classes & courses
- Fitness & yoga
- Concerts & performances
- Private parties
- Exhibitions & fairs
- Community events
Rooms and pricing
Hire rates and the spaces you can book.
Hutchinson Room
- large kitchen
Standard hire: Hutchinson Room and large kitchen
Standard
Weekday and weekend rate in the official October 2025 tariff; minimum hire one hour.
Source: hunsonbycommunitycentre.uk£22 per hour
Resident discounted hire: Hutchinson Room and large kitchen
Resident
20% discount for residents of Hunsonby, Winskill and Little Salkeld; cannot be combined with the regular-user discount.
Source: hunsonbycommunitycentre.uk£17.60 per hour
Regular-user discounted hire: Hutchinson Room and large kitchen
Community / charity
20% discount for weekly users or bookings in blocks of six; cannot be combined with the resident discount.
Source: hunsonbycommunitycentre.uk£17.60 per hour
Salkeld Room
- small kitchen
Standard hire: Salkeld Room and small kitchen
Standard
Weekday and weekend rate in the official October 2025 tariff; minimum hire one hour.
Source: hunsonbycommunitycentre.uk£16 per hour
Resident discounted hire: Salkeld Room and small kitchen
Resident
20% discount for residents of Hunsonby, Winskill and Little Salkeld; cannot be combined with the regular-user discount.
Source: hunsonbycommunitycentre.uk£12.80 per hour
Regular-user discounted hire: Salkeld Room and small kitchen
Community / charity
20% discount for weekly users or bookings in blocks of six; cannot be combined with the resident discount.
Source: hunsonbycommunitycentre.uk£12.80 per hour
Venue hire rates
Standard hire: Whole Centre and both kitchens
Standard
Weekday and weekend rate in the official October 2025 tariff; minimum hire one hour.
Source: hunsonbycommunitycentre.uk£30 per hour
Resident discounted hire: Whole Centre and both kitchens
Resident
20% discount for residents of Hunsonby, Winskill and Little Salkeld; cannot be combined with the regular-user discount.
Source: hunsonbycommunitycentre.uk£24 per hour
Regular-user discounted hire: Whole Centre and both kitchens
Community / charity
20% discount for weekly users or bookings in blocks of six; cannot be combined with the resident discount.
Source: hunsonbycommunitycentre.uk£24 per hour
Children's party, christening or funeral tea
Standard
Official 2025 tariff: four hours including set-up and clean-down; whole Centre, both rooms and both kitchens. A £20 cleaning deposit is refundable if the hall is left satisfactory.
Source: hunsonbycommunitycentre.uk£60 per event
One Night Party
Standard
Official 2025 tariff: whole Centre from 4pm until midnight. A £200 deposit is required for evening parties and is refundable if the hall is left satisfactory. Alcohol licence is available on request for a small additional fee.
Source: hunsonbycommunitycentre.uk£150 per event
Wedding hire
Standard
Official 2025 tariff: both rooms and kitchens from 8am Friday until 6pm Sunday, or another three consecutive days. £200 deposit required and refundable if the hall is left satisfactory. Alcohol licence is available on request for a small additional fee.
Source: hunsonbycommunitycentre.uk£700 per event
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Sources & checks
Last checked 16 October 2026
Information taken from hunsonbycommunitycentre.uk, hunsonbycommunitycentre.uk, hunsonbycommunitycentre.uk, hunsonbycommunitycentre.uk, www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk, v2.hallmaster.co.uk, commons.wikimedia.org.
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Hire from
£16/hr