Village hall
Neroche Hall
New Road, Bickenhall, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 6TY
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Details last checked 28 days ago
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Neroche Hall, Bickenhall, showing the historic church hall and ramped entrance
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- Hire price
- £8.50–£30.25per hour
- Capacity
- 200guests maximum
- Rooms
- 2bookable spaces
- Kitchen
- Full kitchenfor catering
Hire from
£8.50per hour
Up to £30.25, depending on the room and occasion
- Committee Room — hourly hire£8.50
- Badminton, pickleball or racquet-sports hall hire£13
- Main Hall — hourly hire£14.50
- Committee Room & Kitchen — hourly hire£17.25
- Capacity
- Up to 200
- Spaces
- 2 to book
Prices as published by the venue, checked 28 days ago. Confirm with them before you book.
About this venue
Neroche Hall is a Grade II listed former church serving Bickenhall, Curland, Staple Fitzpaine, Thurlbear and Orchard Portman, and is available to the wider community. Its two hireable rooms are the Main Hall (16.9 m × 7.3 m; guide of 100 seated around tables or 80 for a dance) and Committee Room (5.8 m × 5.3 m; lecture-style guide of 30); the building maximum is 200 people. The full kitchen is available with either room, and the site has a large car park, ramped main entrance, accessible toilets, projector, screen, microphones and licensed music. The current linked tariff starts at £8.50 per hour for the Committee Room; usual 4.5-hour sessions and an extension to midnight are also listed. Book via the hall hire page; the Booking Secretary confirms availability and bookings, usually within 48 hours. Alcohol sales require special application and committee approval.
Facilities
Catering & space
- Kitchen availableYes
- Bar on siteNot confirmed
- Tables and chairs includedYes
- StageYes
- Garden or outdoor spaceNot confirmed
Access & accessibility
- On-site parkingYes
- Step-free accessYes
- ToiletsYes
- Accessible toiletYes
Permissions & licensing
- Alcohol allowedConditional
- Amplified music allowedConditional
- Late licence availableConditional
- Bouncy castles allowedNot confirmed
- Dog friendlyNot confirmed
Connectivity & extras
- Wi-FiNot confirmed
- Projector or screenYes
Also features
- Grade II listed former church
- Large car park
- Surrounded by countryside with no near neighbours
- What3Words: ///listed.blunders.districts
Good for
- Weddings
- Birthday parties
- Meetings
- Community events
- Private parties
- Concerts & performances
- Fitness & yoga
- Classes & courses
- Exhibitions & fairs
- Funeral teas & wakes
Rooms and pricing
Hire rates and the spaces you can book.
Hire rates
Main Hall — usual session (morning, afternoon or evening)
Standard
Standard public rate. Tariff from 1 October 2025; still linked from the current Hall Hire page. Each usual slot is 4.5 hours: morning 09:00–13:30, afternoon 13:30–18:00, or evening 18:00–22:30. A flexible 4.5-hour session rate is available.
Source: www.nerochehall.org.uk£55 per session
Main Hall — usual session (morning, afternoon or evening) (parish rate)
Resident
Parish-rate column for Neroche Parish residents only. Tariff from 1 October 2025; still linked from the current Hall Hire page. Each usual slot is 4.5 hours: morning 09:00–13:30, afternoon 13:30–18:00, or evening 18:00–22:30. A flexible 4.5-hour session rate is available.
Source: www.nerochehall.org.uk£44.25 per session
Main Hall — late extension (22:30–midnight)
Standard
Standard public rate. Tariff from 1 October 2025; still linked from the current Hall Hire page. Extension period is 22:30 to midnight.
Source: www.nerochehall.org.uk£25 per session
Main Hall — late extension (22:30–midnight) (parish rate)
Resident
Parish-rate column for Neroche Parish residents only. Tariff from 1 October 2025; still linked from the current Hall Hire page. Extension period is 22:30 to midnight.
Source: www.nerochehall.org.uk£20 per session
Main Hall — hourly hire
Standard
Standard public rate. Tariff from 1 October 2025; still linked from the current Hall Hire page. The booking period must include set-up and clearing-away time.
Source: www.nerochehall.org.uk£14.50 per hour
Main Hall — hourly hire (parish rate)
Resident
Parish-rate column for Neroche Parish residents only. Tariff from 1 October 2025; still linked from the current Hall Hire page. The booking period must include set-up and clearing-away time.
Source: www.nerochehall.org.uk£13 per hour
Main Hall & Kitchen — usual session (morning, afternoon or evening)
Standard
Standard public rate. Tariff from 1 October 2025; still linked from the current Hall Hire page. Each usual slot is 4.5 hours: morning 09:00–13:30, afternoon 13:30–18:00, or evening 18:00–22:30. A flexible 4.5-hour session rate is available. Kitchen is included in this package; food preparation with cookers, fridge, hot trolley, dishwasher or heater requires kitchen hire. Tea/coffee using only kettle and sink is free.
Source: www.nerochehall.org.uk£89 per session
Main Hall & Kitchen — usual session (morning, afternoon or evening) (parish rate)
Resident
Parish-rate column for Neroche Parish residents only. Tariff from 1 October 2025; still linked from the current Hall Hire page. Each usual slot is 4.5 hours: morning 09:00–13:30, afternoon 13:30–18:00, or evening 18:00–22:30. A flexible 4.5-hour session rate is available. Kitchen is included in this package; food preparation with cookers, fridge, hot trolley, dishwasher or heater requires kitchen hire. Tea/coffee using only kettle and sink is free.
Source: www.nerochehall.org.uk£71.25 per session
Main Hall & Kitchen — late extension (22:30–midnight)
Standard
Standard public rate. Tariff from 1 October 2025; still linked from the current Hall Hire page. Extension period is 22:30 to midnight. Kitchen is included in this package; food preparation with cookers, fridge, hot trolley, dishwasher or heater requires kitchen hire. Tea/coffee using only kettle and sink is free.
Source: www.nerochehall.org.uk£35.50 per session
Main Hall & Kitchen — late extension (22:30–midnight) (parish rate)
Resident
Parish-rate column for Neroche Parish residents only. Tariff from 1 October 2025; still linked from the current Hall Hire page. Extension period is 22:30 to midnight. Kitchen is included in this package; food preparation with cookers, fridge, hot trolley, dishwasher or heater requires kitchen hire. Tea/coffee using only kettle and sink is free.
Source: www.nerochehall.org.uk£28 per session
Main Hall & Kitchen — hourly hire
Standard
Standard public rate. Tariff from 1 October 2025; still linked from the current Hall Hire page. The booking period must include set-up and clearing-away time. Kitchen is included in this package; food preparation with cookers, fridge, hot trolley, dishwasher or heater requires kitchen hire. Tea/coffee using only kettle and sink is free.
Source: www.nerochehall.org.uk£23.25 per hour
Main Hall & Kitchen — hourly hire (parish rate)
Resident
Parish-rate column for Neroche Parish residents only. Tariff from 1 October 2025; still linked from the current Hall Hire page. The booking period must include set-up and clearing-away time. Kitchen is included in this package; food preparation with cookers, fridge, hot trolley, dishwasher or heater requires kitchen hire. Tea/coffee using only kettle and sink is free.
Source: www.nerochehall.org.uk£18.25 per hour
Committee Room — usual session (morning, afternoon or evening)
Standard
Standard public rate. Tariff from 1 October 2025; still linked from the current Hall Hire page. Each usual slot is 4.5 hours: morning 09:00–13:30, afternoon 13:30–18:00, or evening 18:00–22:30. A flexible 4.5-hour session rate is available.
Source: www.nerochehall.org.uk£33.50 per session
Committee Room — usual session (morning, afternoon or evening) (parish rate)
Resident
Parish-rate column for Neroche Parish residents only. Tariff from 1 October 2025; still linked from the current Hall Hire page. Each usual slot is 4.5 hours: morning 09:00–13:30, afternoon 13:30–18:00, or evening 18:00–22:30. A flexible 4.5-hour session rate is available.
Source: www.nerochehall.org.uk£26.50 per session
Committee Room — late extension (22:30–midnight)
Standard
Standard public rate. Tariff from 1 October 2025; still linked from the current Hall Hire page. Extension period is 22:30 to midnight.
Source: www.nerochehall.org.uk£14.50 per session
Committee Room — late extension (22:30–midnight) (parish rate)
Resident
Parish-rate column for Neroche Parish residents only. Tariff from 1 October 2025; still linked from the current Hall Hire page. Extension period is 22:30 to midnight.
Source: www.nerochehall.org.uk£11.15 per session
Committee Room — hourly hire
Standard
Standard public rate. Tariff from 1 October 2025; still linked from the current Hall Hire page. The booking period must include set-up and clearing-away time.
Source: www.nerochehall.org.uk£8.50 per hour
Committee Room — hourly hire (parish rate)
Resident
Parish-rate column for Neroche Parish residents only. Tariff from 1 October 2025; still linked from the current Hall Hire page. The booking period must include set-up and clearing-away time.
Source: www.nerochehall.org.uk£7.50 per hour
Committee Room & Kitchen — usual session (morning, afternoon or evening)
Standard
Standard public rate. Tariff from 1 October 2025; still linked from the current Hall Hire page. Each usual slot is 4.5 hours: morning 09:00–13:30, afternoon 13:30–18:00, or evening 18:00–22:30. A flexible 4.5-hour session rate is available. Kitchen is included in this package; food preparation with cookers, fridge, hot trolley, dishwasher or heater requires kitchen hire. Tea/coffee using only kettle and sink is free.
Source: www.nerochehall.org.uk£66.50 per session
Committee Room & Kitchen — usual session (morning, afternoon or evening) (parish rate)
Resident
Parish-rate column for Neroche Parish residents only. Tariff from 1 October 2025; still linked from the current Hall Hire page. Each usual slot is 4.5 hours: morning 09:00–13:30, afternoon 13:30–18:00, or evening 18:00–22:30. A flexible 4.5-hour session rate is available. Kitchen is included in this package; food preparation with cookers, fridge, hot trolley, dishwasher or heater requires kitchen hire. Tea/coffee using only kettle and sink is free.
Source: www.nerochehall.org.uk£53.50 per session
Committee Room & Kitchen — late extension (22:30–midnight)
Standard
Standard public rate. Tariff from 1 October 2025; still linked from the current Hall Hire page. Extension period is 22:30 to midnight. Kitchen is included in this package; food preparation with cookers, fridge, hot trolley, dishwasher or heater requires kitchen hire. Tea/coffee using only kettle and sink is free.
Source: www.nerochehall.org.uk£28 per session
Committee Room & Kitchen — late extension (22:30–midnight) (parish rate)
Resident
Parish-rate column for Neroche Parish residents only. Tariff from 1 October 2025; still linked from the current Hall Hire page. Extension period is 22:30 to midnight. Kitchen is included in this package; food preparation with cookers, fridge, hot trolley, dishwasher or heater requires kitchen hire. Tea/coffee using only kettle and sink is free.
Source: www.nerochehall.org.uk£23.75 per session
Committee Room & Kitchen — hourly hire
Standard
Standard public rate. Tariff from 1 October 2025; still linked from the current Hall Hire page. The booking period must include set-up and clearing-away time. Kitchen is included in this package; food preparation with cookers, fridge, hot trolley, dishwasher or heater requires kitchen hire. Tea/coffee using only kettle and sink is free.
Source: www.nerochehall.org.uk£17.25 per hour
Committee Room & Kitchen — hourly hire (parish rate)
Resident
Parish-rate column for Neroche Parish residents only. Tariff from 1 October 2025; still linked from the current Hall Hire page. The booking period must include set-up and clearing-away time. Kitchen is included in this package; food preparation with cookers, fridge, hot trolley, dishwasher or heater requires kitchen hire. Tea/coffee using only kettle and sink is free.
Source: www.nerochehall.org.uk£14.50 per hour
Whole building (Main Hall, Committee Room & Kitchen) — usual session (morning, afternoon or evening)
Standard
Standard public rate. Tariff from 1 October 2025; still linked from the current Hall Hire page. Each usual slot is 4.5 hours: morning 09:00–13:30, afternoon 13:30–18:00, or evening 18:00–22:30. A flexible 4.5-hour session rate is available. Kitchen is included in this package; food preparation with cookers, fridge, hot trolley, dishwasher or heater requires kitchen hire. Tea/coffee using only kettle and sink is free.
Source: www.nerochehall.org.uk£120 per session
Whole building (Main Hall, Committee Room & Kitchen) — usual session (morning, afternoon or evening) (parish rate)
Resident
Parish-rate column for Neroche Parish residents only. Tariff from 1 October 2025; still linked from the current Hall Hire page. Each usual slot is 4.5 hours: morning 09:00–13:30, afternoon 13:30–18:00, or evening 18:00–22:30. A flexible 4.5-hour session rate is available. Kitchen is included in this package; food preparation with cookers, fridge, hot trolley, dishwasher or heater requires kitchen hire. Tea/coffee using only kettle and sink is free.
Source: www.nerochehall.org.uk£95.50 per session
Whole building (Main Hall, Committee Room & Kitchen) — late extension (22:30–midnight)
Standard
Standard public rate. Tariff from 1 October 2025; still linked from the current Hall Hire page. Extension period is 22:30 to midnight. Kitchen is included in this package; food preparation with cookers, fridge, hot trolley, dishwasher or heater requires kitchen hire. Tea/coffee using only kettle and sink is free.
Source: www.nerochehall.org.uk£50.25 per session
Whole building (Main Hall, Committee Room & Kitchen) — late extension (22:30–midnight) (parish rate)
Resident
Parish-rate column for Neroche Parish residents only. Tariff from 1 October 2025; still linked from the current Hall Hire page. Extension period is 22:30 to midnight. Kitchen is included in this package; food preparation with cookers, fridge, hot trolley, dishwasher or heater requires kitchen hire. Tea/coffee using only kettle and sink is free.
Source: www.nerochehall.org.uk£40.50 per session
Whole building (Main Hall, Committee Room & Kitchen) — hourly hire
Standard
Standard public rate. Tariff from 1 October 2025; still linked from the current Hall Hire page. The booking period must include set-up and clearing-away time. Kitchen is included in this package; food preparation with cookers, fridge, hot trolley, dishwasher or heater requires kitchen hire. Tea/coffee using only kettle and sink is free.
Source: www.nerochehall.org.uk£30.25 per hour
Whole building (Main Hall, Committee Room & Kitchen) — hourly hire (parish rate)
Resident
Parish-rate column for Neroche Parish residents only. Tariff from 1 October 2025; still linked from the current Hall Hire page. The booking period must include set-up and clearing-away time. Kitchen is included in this package; food preparation with cookers, fridge, hot trolley, dishwasher or heater requires kitchen hire. Tea/coffee using only kettle and sink is free.
Source: www.nerochehall.org.uk£24.25 per hour
Badminton, pickleball or racquet-sports hall hire
Standard
From the 1 October 2025 linked tariff; includes use of nets and shuttlecocks.
Source: www.nerochehall.org.uk£13 per hour
Use of Neroche Hall alcohol licence
Standard
Separate application and management committee approval required; no parish discount. The conditions also require written permission for alcohol consumption.
Source: www.nerochehall.org.uk£27 per event
Exclusive car park use without hall hire
Standard
For sole use of the car park when the hall is not in use; charging period is not stated. Car park use is free for hall users during hire.
Source: www.nerochehall.org.uk£25 (billing basis not stated)
Deposits and other charges
These are separate from room and venue hire rates.
Off-site table hire
Standard
£3.25 per table for use away from the premises; period basis not stated.
Source: www.nerochehall.org.uk£3.25 (billing basis not stated)
Off-site plastic chair hire
Standard
£1 per plastic chair for use away from the premises; blue upholstered chairs cannot be taken away.
Source: www.nerochehall.org.uk£1 (billing basis not stated)
Bookable spaces
- Main Hall
- Committee Room
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Sources & checks
Last checked 16 October 2026
Information taken from www.nerochehall.org.uk, www.nerochehall.org.uk, www.nerochehall.org.uk, www.nerochehall.org.uk, www.nerochehall.org.uk, www.nerochehall.org.uk, www.nerochehall.org.uk, commons.wikimedia.org, www.openstreetmap.org.
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£8.50/hr