Community centre
Old Down Hall
364 Kempshott Lane, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 5UY
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Details last checked 28 days ago
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- Hire price
- £15per hour
- Capacity
- 35guests maximum
- Rooms
- 1bookable space
- Kitchen
- Availablefor catering
Prices as published by the venue, checked 28 days ago. Confirm with them before you book.
About this venue
Volunteer-managed community centre run by South Kempshott Community Association and owned by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council. Its Main Hall measures 10.5 x 5.5m (about 57.75m²), holds up to 35 people and can be partitioned into two separate rooms. The kitchen has a fridge, dishwasher and microwave; a small car park and wheelchair accessible toilets are available.
Facilities
Catering & space
- Kitchen availableYes
- Bar on siteNot confirmed
- Tables and chairs includedNot confirmed
- StageNot confirmed
- 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 allowedNot confirmed
- Dog friendlyNot confirmed
Connectivity & extras
- Wi-FiNot confirmed
- Projector or screenNot confirmed
Also features
- Kitchen includes a fridge, dishwasher and microwave.
- The Main Hall can be divided into two separate rooms.
Good for
- Kids' parties
- Birthday parties
- Private parties
- Classes & courses
- Community events
- Fitness & yoga
Rooms and pricing
Hire rates and the spaces you can book.
Main Hall
Regular recurring booking — minimum booking
Community / charity
Minimum 3 hours. Rate page does not state an effective date. A 50% deposit is payable and the balance is due 7 days before the event. Rates are listed for children's parties up to age 15, baby showers and family gatherings; email the operator about other event types.
Source: www.olddownhall.co.uk£10 per hour
Regular recurring booking — each additional hour
Community / charity
Applies after the minimum 3-hour booking. Rate page does not state an effective date.
Source: www.olddownhall.co.uk£5 per hour
Standard one-off booking — minimum booking
Standard
Minimum 3 hours. Rate page does not state an effective date. A 50% deposit is payable and the balance is due 7 days before the event. Rates are listed for children's parties up to age 15, baby showers and family gatherings; email the operator about other event types.
Source: www.olddownhall.co.uk£15 per hour
Standard one-off booking — each additional hour
Standard
Applies after the minimum 3-hour booking. Rate page does not state an effective date.
Source: www.olddownhall.co.uk£10 per hour
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Sources & checks
Last checked 16 October 2026
Information taken from www.olddownhall.co.uk, www.olddownhall.co.uk, www.olddownhall.co.uk, www.olddownhall.co.uk, www.accessable.co.uk, drive.google.com, www.bvaction.org.uk, commons.wikimedia.org.
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£15/hr