Church hall
St Cuthbert's Church Hall, Benfieldside
Church Bank, Shotley Bridge, County Durham, DH8 0NW
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Details last checked 29 days ago
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St Cuthberts Church Hall, beside St Cuthbert's Church at Shotley Bridge
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- Hire price
- £9–£15per hour
- Capacity
- Not confirmedcheck permitted layout
- Rooms
- 3bookable spaces
- Kitchen
- Full kitchenfor catering
Hire from
£9per hour
Up to £15, depending on the room and occasion
- Committee Room hire£9
- The Ian Severs Room hire£12
- Large Upper Hall hire£15
- Capacity
- Ask venue
- Spaces
- 3 to book
Prices as published by the venue, checked 29 days ago. Confirm with them before you book.
About this venue
St Cuthbert's Church Hall is a listed community hall across Church Bank from St Cuthbert's Church in Shotley Bridge. The parish describes three hire spaces: a large upper hall with stage and two lower-level meeting rooms, with a full kitchen beside the upper hall and a small galley kitchen downstairs. Ramped access through the landscaped garden connects the levels; Room 2 also has a direct Church Bank entrance. The parish's undated published hourly rates are £15 for the upper hall, £12 for the Ian Severs Room and £9 for the Committee Room, with lower affiliated-user rates; confirm the current tariff and availability with the hall manager.
Facilities
Catering & space
- Kitchen availableYes
- Bar on siteNot confirmed
- Tables and chairs includedNot confirmed
- StageYes
- Garden or outdoor spaceNot confirmed
Access & accessibility
- On-site parkingYes
- Step-free accessYes
- ToiletsYes
- Accessible toiletYes
Permissions & licensing
- Alcohol allowedNot confirmed
- 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
- Listed Victorian building
- Large upper hall with stage
- Main kitchen with oven, microwave, dishwasher, crockery and cutlery
- Small lower-level galley kitchen
- Landscaped-garden ramp between levels
- Affiliated community groups can qualify for reduced rates
Good for
- Kids' parties
- Meetings
- Classes & courses
- Community events
- Private parties
Rooms and pricing
Hire rates and the spaces you can book.
Large Upper Hall
- Stage at one end
- Adjacent to the fully equipped main kitchen
Large Upper Hall hire
Standard
Undated rate published on the parish hall page; confirm current tariff.
Source: saintcuthberts.blogspot.com£15 per hour
Large Upper Hall hire, affiliated user
Community / charity
Affiliated community groups; the page describes a £70 annual affiliation fee to qualify for reduced rates. Undated tariff; confirm current terms.
Source: saintcuthberts.blogspot.com£10 per hour
The Ian Severs Room
- Lower-level meeting room
The Ian Severs Room hire
Standard
Undated rate published on the parish hall page; confirm current tariff.
Source: saintcuthberts.blogspot.com£12 per hour
The Ian Severs Room hire, affiliated user
Community / charity
Affiliated community groups; the page describes a £70 annual affiliation fee to qualify for reduced rates. Undated tariff; confirm current terms.
Source: saintcuthberts.blogspot.com£9 per hour
Committee Room
- Lower-level meeting room
Committee Room hire
Standard
Undated rate published on the parish hall page; confirm current tariff.
Source: saintcuthberts.blogspot.com£9 per hour
Committee Room hire, affiliated user
Community / charity
Affiliated community groups; the page describes a £70 annual affiliation fee to qualify for reduced rates. Undated tariff; confirm current terms.
Source: saintcuthberts.blogspot.com£7 per hour
Venue hire rates
Affiliated community group annual fee
Community / charity
The parish says this £70 annual affiliation fee qualifies community-serving groups for reduced hire rates; it is not a venue-hire charge.
Source: saintcuthberts.blogspot.com£70 (billing basis not stated)
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Sources & checks
Last checked 16 October 2026
Information taken from saintcuthberts.blogspot.com, www.bighandslittlehandschildcare.co.uk, commons.wikimedia.org, www.achurchnearyou.com.
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Hire from
£9/hr