Village hall
The Brownsword Hall
Pummery Square, Poundbury, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 3BD
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Nearby · Butter Cross, Poundbury- Hire price
- £90per session
- Capacity
- 150110 seated · 150 standing
- Rooms
- 2bookable spaces
- Kitchen
- Full kitchenfor catering
About this venue
The Brownsword Hall is a village hall located in Dorchester, Dorset. It can accommodate up to 150 people and is available for hire from £90 per hour. The venue features a Main Hall and an Undercroft, with facilities including a fully equipped kitchen, parking, wifi, and step-free access. Alcohol and bouncy castles are permitted, and music can be played.
Facilities
Catering & space
- Kitchen available Yes
- Bar on site Not confirmed
- Tables and chairs included Yes
- Stage Not confirmed
- Garden or outdoor space Not confirmed
Access & accessibility
- On-site parking Yes
- Step-free access Yes
- Toilets Yes
- Accessible toilet Not confirmed
Permissions & licensing
- Alcohol allowed Yes
- Amplified music allowed Yes
- Late licence available Not confirmed
- Bouncy castles allowed Yes
- Dog friendly Not confirmed
Connectivity & extras
- Wi-Fi Yes
- Projector or screen Yes
Also features
- sound system
- projection screen
- lectern
- flip-charts
- whiteboards
- Wi-Fi
Good for
- Meetings
- Classes & courses
- Private parties
- Birthday parties
- Concerts & performances
- Community events
Rooms and pricing
Hire rates and the spaces you can book.
Hire rates
must finish by 6pm to qualify for the daytime rate — Children's Daytime Party
min 4 hours
Source: brownswordhall.org.uk£90 per session
can start any time but must finish by 9pm — Early Evening Hire
min 4 hours
Source: brownswordhall.org.uk£135 per session
Bookable spaces
- Main Hall
- Undercroft
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Sources & checks
Last checked 25 June 2026
Information taken from brownswordhall.org.uk, brownswordhall.org.uk, brownswordhall.org.uk, brownswordhall.org.uk, brownswordhall.org.uk, brownswordhall.org.uk, Charity Commission.
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