Village hall
The Reading Room
20 Church Street, Helmdon, West Northamptonshire, NN13 5QJ
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Details last checked 29 days ago
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Helmdon Reading Room, photographed on 10 May 2007; used as the village hall.
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- Hire price
- £35per session
- Capacity
- 98guests maximum
- Rooms
- 3bookable spaces
- Kitchen
- Full kitchenfor catering
Hire from
£35per session
- Non-resident hire — standard hall session, up to 4 hours, 9am–10pm£35
- Non-resident hire — party session, up to 4 hours, 9am–10pm (excluding Friday and Saturday evenings)£45
- Non-resident hire — ticketed event session, up to 4 hours, 9am–10pm£45
- Non-resident hire — Friday or Saturday evening party session, 6pm–10pm (up to 4 hours)£90
- Capacity
- Up to 98
- Spaces
- 3 to book
Prices as published by the venue, checked 29 days ago. Confirm with them before you book.
About this venue
A Victorian village hall at the centre of Helmdon, with three spaces hireable separately or together: the main hall, Lounge and meeting room.
Facilities
Catering & space
- Kitchen availableYes
- Bar on siteNot confirmed
- Tables and chairs includedYes
- StageNot confirmed
- Garden or outdoor spaceNot confirmed
Access & accessibility
- On-site parkingYes
- Step-free accessYes
- ToiletsYes
- Accessible toiletYes
Permissions & licensing
- Alcohol allowedConditional
- Amplified music allowedYes
- Late licence availableNot confirmed
- Bouncy castles allowedNot confirmed
- Dog friendlyNot confirmed
Connectivity & extras
- Wi-FiYes
- Projector or screenConditional
Also features
- Regular film nights, touring companies, music ensembles and solo performers
Good for
- Community events
- Classes & courses
- Fitness & yoga
Rooms and pricing
Hire rates and the spaces you can book.
Hire rates
Helmdon resident hire — standard hall session, up to 4 hours, 9am–10pm
Resident
The booking page still links the October 2022 price image under Reading Room - Hire Charges; confirm the dated rate when booking.
Source: www.helmdon.org.uk£25 per session
Non-resident hire — standard hall session, up to 4 hours, 9am–10pm
Standard
The booking page still links the October 2022 price image under Reading Room - Hire Charges; confirm the dated rate when booking.
Source: www.helmdon.org.uk£35 per session
Helmdon resident hire — party session, up to 4 hours, 9am–10pm (excluding Friday and Saturday evenings)
Resident
The booking page still links the October 2022 price image under Reading Room - Hire Charges; confirm the dated rate when booking.
Source: www.helmdon.org.uk£45 per session
Non-resident hire — party session, up to 4 hours, 9am–10pm (excluding Friday and Saturday evenings)
Standard
The booking page still links the October 2022 price image under Reading Room - Hire Charges; confirm the dated rate when booking.
Source: www.helmdon.org.uk£45 per session
Helmdon resident hire — Friday or Saturday evening party session, 6pm–10pm (up to 4 hours)
Resident
The booking page still links the October 2022 price image under Reading Room - Hire Charges; confirm the dated rate when booking.
Source: www.helmdon.org.uk£90 per session
Non-resident hire — Friday or Saturday evening party session, 6pm–10pm (up to 4 hours)
Standard
The booking page still links the October 2022 price image under Reading Room - Hire Charges; confirm the dated rate when booking.
Source: www.helmdon.org.uk£90 per session
Helmdon resident hire — ticketed event session, up to 4 hours, 9am–10pm
Resident
The booking page still links the October 2022 price image under Reading Room - Hire Charges; confirm the dated rate when booking.
Source: www.helmdon.org.uk£35 per session
Non-resident hire — ticketed event session, up to 4 hours, 9am–10pm
Standard
The booking page still links the October 2022 price image under Reading Room - Hire Charges; confirm the dated rate when booking.
Source: www.helmdon.org.uk£45 per session
Helmdon resident hire — committee/meeting room for up to 8 people
Resident
The tariff calls this the Committee Room; the current website lists a Meeting Room. Billing period is unstated; the booking page still links the October 2022 image, so confirm the dated rate and room name.
Source: www.helmdon.org.uk£7.50 (billing basis not stated)
Non-resident hire — committee/meeting room for up to 8 people
Standard
The tariff calls this the Committee Room; the current website lists a Meeting Room. Billing period is unstated; the booking page still links the October 2022 image, so confirm the dated rate and room name.
Source: www.helmdon.org.uk£10 (billing basis not stated)
Deposits and other charges
These are separate from room and venue hire rates.
Helmdon resident hire — optional projector or lighting rig
Resident
The tariff lists this as free of charge but gives no billing period; the booking page still links the October 2022 image, so confirm the dated rate.
Source: www.helmdon.org.uk£0 (billing basis not stated)
Non-resident hire — optional projector or lighting rig
Standard
The tariff gives no billing period; the booking page still links the October 2022 image, so confirm the dated rate.
Source: www.helmdon.org.uk£17 (billing basis not stated)
Bookable spaces
- Main Hall
- Lounge
- Meeting Room
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Sources & checks
Last checked 16 October 2026
Information taken from www.helmdon.org.uk, www.helmdon.org.uk, www.westnorthants.gov.uk, www.helmdon.org.uk, helmdonparishcouncil.gov.uk, www.helmdon.org.uk, www.helmdon.org.uk, www.geograph.org.uk, helmdonparishcouncil.gov.uk, www.helmdon.org.uk, www.helmdon.org.uk.
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Hire from
£35/session