Community centre
Matthews Hall
Matthews Hall, Fore Street, Topsham, Devon, EX3 0HF
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Details last checked 28 days ago
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- Hire price
- £20–£50per hour
- Capacity
- 160guests maximum
- Rooms
- 3bookable spaces
- Kitchen
- Full kitchenfor catering
Hire from
£20per hour
Up to £50, depending on the room and occasion
- Studio hire — commercial£20
- Matthews Hall hire, 09:00–18:00 — commercial£35
- Matthews Hall hire, 18:00–00:00 — commercial£50
- Capacity
- Up to 160
- Spaces
- 3 to book
Prices as published by the venue, checked 28 days ago. Confirm with them before you book.
About this venue
Matthews Hall is Topsham Community Association’s community venue, with three rooms listed for hire: Main Hall, Consultancy Room and Studio. The Main Hall has an equipped stage, hearing loop, high ceiling suitable for badminton and a current listed capacity of 160; the hall specification also describes a full kitchen and audiovisual equipment. The Studio has a small kitchenette and seating for 60, while the Consultancy Room is a small independent-access meeting room. TCA advertises private celebrations, concerts, theatre, meetings, business and community events, indoor sports and parties. Book through the Venue Hire enquiry form after checking availability; confirm the room names and the current room-specific price/capacity because the form and older official documents use alternate labels and figures.
Facilities
Catering & space
- Kitchen availableYes
- Bar on siteNot confirmed
- Tables and chairs includedYes
- StageYes
- Garden or outdoor spaceYes
Access & accessibility
- On-site parkingYes
- Step-free accessYes
- ToiletsYes
- Accessible toiletYes
Permissions & licensing
- Alcohol allowedConditional
- Amplified music allowedConditional
- Late licence availableNot confirmed
- Bouncy castles allowedNot confirmed
- Dog friendlyNot confirmed
Connectivity & extras
- Wi-FiYes
- Projector or screenYes
Also features
- Stage with lighting and speakers
- Drop-down cinema screen and listed projection equipment
- Hearing loop
- Ceiling high enough for badminton
- Free WiFi
- Adjacent public pay-and-display parking
Good for
- Private parties
- Weddings
- Meetings
- Community events
- Fitness & yoga
- Kids' parties
- Conferences
- Concerts & performances
Rooms and pricing
Hire rates and the spaces you can book.
Studio
60 seated- Small kitchenette with tea/coffee facilities
- First-floor room with access by stairlift
Studio hire — commercial
Commercial
Published effective 1 October 2026. The booking form and older terms/specification call the room Council Chamber; confirm room mapping.
Source: www.topshamcommunityassociation.co.uk£20 per hour
Studio hire — community
Community / charity
Published effective 1 October 2026. The booking form and older terms/specification call the room Council Chamber; confirm room mapping.
Source: www.topshamcommunityassociation.co.uk£20 per hour
Venue hire rates
Matthews Hall hire, 09:00–18:00 — commercial
Commercial
Published effective 1 October 2026. The table labels commercial charges; general hourly room scope is not explicit, and Studio has its own line. Confirm applicability to the Main Hall versus the small rooms.
Source: www.topshamcommunityassociation.co.uk£35 per hour
Matthews Hall hire, 09:00–18:00 — community
Community / charity
Published effective 1 October 2026. The table labels community charges; general hourly room scope is not explicit, and Studio has its own line. Confirm applicability to the Main Hall versus the small rooms.
Source: www.topshamcommunityassociation.co.uk£25 per hour
Matthews Hall hire, 18:00–00:00 — commercial
Commercial
Published effective 1 October 2026. The table labels commercial charges; general hourly room scope is not explicit, and Studio has its own line. Confirm applicability to the Main Hall versus the small rooms.
Source: www.topshamcommunityassociation.co.uk£50 per hour
Matthews Hall hire, 18:00–00:00 — community
Community / charity
Published effective 1 October 2026. The table labels community charges; general hourly room scope is not explicit, and Studio has its own line. Confirm applicability to the Main Hall versus the small rooms.
Source: www.topshamcommunityassociation.co.uk£45 per hour
Deposits and other charges
These are separate from room and venue hire rates.
Chair and table setup
Standard
One-off setup charge applies for more than 10 chairs and 5 tables; published with rates effective 1 October 2026.
Source: www.topshamcommunityassociation.co.uk£20 per event
Other spaces
- Main Hall
- Consultancy Room
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Sources & checks
Last checked 16 October 2026
Information taken from www.topshamcommunityassociation.co.uk, www.topshamcommunityassociation.co.uk, www.topshamcommunityassociation.co.uk, www.topshamcommunityassociation.co.uk, www.topshamcommunityassociation.co.uk, www.topshamcommunityassociation.co.uk, commons.wikimedia.org, devoncommunities.org.uk.
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