Village hall
Shroton Village Hall
Main Street, Shroton, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8QB
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Details last checked 29 days ago
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Elizabeth Freke Hall (Shroton Village Hall), Shroton, Dorset — exterior
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- Hire price
- £10per hour
- Capacity
- 70seated
- Listed spaces
- 1named space for hire
- Kitchen
- Full kitchenfor catering
Prices as published by the venue, checked 29 days ago. Confirm with them before you book.
About this venue
Shroton Village Hall, also known as the Elizabeth Freke Hall, is a former village school on Main Street in Shroton. Its 30 m x 7 m Main Hall has a divider and the published capacities are up to 80 theatre-style, 70 dining and 40 dancing. The hall has a modern kitchen, 20 rectangular tables, 80 chairs and a patio through wide bi-fold doors. The current parish-council page lists step-free access, disabled toilets and free WiFi. Private hire is available for celebrations, meetings, clubs and performances; ask the bookings secretary about the event setup and current terms.
Facilities
Catering & space
- Kitchen availableYes
- Bar on siteNot confirmed
- Tables and chairs includedYes
- StageNot confirmed
- Garden or outdoor spaceYes
Access & accessibility
- On-site parkingYes
- Step-free accessYes
- ToiletsYes
- Accessible toiletYes
Permissions & licensing
- Alcohol allowedNot confirmed
- Amplified music allowedConditional
- Late licence availableNot confirmed
- Bouncy castles allowedNot confirmed
- Dog friendlyNot confirmed
Connectivity & extras
- Wi-FiYes
- Projector or screenNot confirmed
Also features
- Flexible Main Hall measuring 30 m x 7 m, with a divider
- Modern kitchen with food preparation and washing-up areas, commercial dishwasher, cutlery and crockery
- 20 rectangular tables and 80 chairs
- Outdoor patio accessed through wide bi-fold doors
- Step-free access and free WiFi
Good for
- Weddings
- Kids' parties
- Meetings
- Community events
- Birthday parties
- Concerts & performances
- Private parties
Rooms and pricing
Hire rates and the spaces you can book.
Hire rates
Main Hall hire 08:00-13:00 (standard)
Standard
08:00-13:00; Monday-Friday. Standard public rate. Includes the kitchen, furniture, crockery and cutlery. The published page gives no tariff effective date.
Source: shroton-pc.gov.uk£25 per session
Main Hall hire 08:00-13:00 (Shroton residents)
Resident
08:00-13:00; Monday-Friday. Shroton-resident rate. Includes the kitchen, furniture, crockery and cutlery. The published page gives no tariff effective date.
Source: shroton-pc.gov.uk£22.50 per session
Main Hall hire 08:00-13:00 (church/community)
Community / charity
08:00-13:00; Monday-Friday. Church/community rate; confirm eligibility with the bookings secretary. Includes the kitchen, furniture, crockery and cutlery. The published page gives no tariff effective date.
Source: shroton-pc.gov.uk£20 per session
Main Hall hire 08:00-13:00 (standard)
Standard
08:00-13:00; Saturday-Sunday. Standard public rate. Includes the kitchen, furniture, crockery and cutlery. The published page gives no tariff effective date.
Source: shroton-pc.gov.uk£30 per session
Main Hall hire 08:00-13:00 (Shroton residents)
Resident
08:00-13:00; Saturday-Sunday. Shroton-resident rate. Includes the kitchen, furniture, crockery and cutlery. The published page gives no tariff effective date.
Source: shroton-pc.gov.uk£27 per session
Main Hall hire 08:00-13:00 (church/community)
Community / charity
08:00-13:00; Saturday-Sunday. Church/community rate; confirm eligibility with the bookings secretary. Includes the kitchen, furniture, crockery and cutlery. The published page gives no tariff effective date.
Source: shroton-pc.gov.uk£24 per session
Main Hall hire 13:00-18:00 (standard)
Standard
13:00-18:00; Monday-Friday. Standard public rate. Includes the kitchen, furniture, crockery and cutlery. The published page gives no tariff effective date.
Source: shroton-pc.gov.uk£25 per session
Main Hall hire 13:00-18:00 (Shroton residents)
Resident
13:00-18:00; Monday-Friday. Shroton-resident rate. Includes the kitchen, furniture, crockery and cutlery. The published page gives no tariff effective date.
Source: shroton-pc.gov.uk£22.50 per session
Main Hall hire 13:00-18:00 (church/community)
Community / charity
13:00-18:00; Monday-Friday. Church/community rate; confirm eligibility with the bookings secretary. Includes the kitchen, furniture, crockery and cutlery. The published page gives no tariff effective date.
Source: shroton-pc.gov.uk£20 per session
Main Hall hire 13:00-18:00 (standard)
Standard
13:00-18:00; Saturday-Sunday. Standard public rate. Includes the kitchen, furniture, crockery and cutlery. The published page gives no tariff effective date.
Source: shroton-pc.gov.uk£30 per session
Main Hall hire 13:00-18:00 (Shroton residents)
Resident
13:00-18:00; Saturday-Sunday. Shroton-resident rate. Includes the kitchen, furniture, crockery and cutlery. The published page gives no tariff effective date.
Source: shroton-pc.gov.uk£27 per session
Main Hall hire 13:00-18:00 (church/community)
Community / charity
13:00-18:00; Saturday-Sunday. Church/community rate; confirm eligibility with the bookings secretary. Includes the kitchen, furniture, crockery and cutlery. The published page gives no tariff effective date.
Source: shroton-pc.gov.uk£24 per session
Main Hall hire 18:00-23:00 (standard)
Standard
18:00-23:00; Monday-Friday. Standard public rate. Includes the kitchen, furniture, crockery and cutlery. The published page gives no tariff effective date.
Source: shroton-pc.gov.uk£30 per session
Main Hall hire 18:00-23:00 (Shroton residents)
Resident
18:00-23:00; Monday-Friday. Shroton-resident rate. Includes the kitchen, furniture, crockery and cutlery. The published page gives no tariff effective date.
Source: shroton-pc.gov.uk£27 per session
Main Hall hire 18:00-23:00 (church/community)
Community / charity
18:00-23:00; Monday-Friday. Church/community rate; confirm eligibility with the bookings secretary. Includes the kitchen, furniture, crockery and cutlery. The published page gives no tariff effective date.
Source: shroton-pc.gov.uk£24 per session
Main Hall hire 18:00-23:00 (standard)
Standard
18:00-23:00; Saturday-Sunday. Standard public rate. Includes the kitchen, furniture, crockery and cutlery. The published page gives no tariff effective date.
Source: shroton-pc.gov.uk£40 per session
Main Hall hire 18:00-23:00 (Shroton residents)
Resident
18:00-23:00; Saturday-Sunday. Shroton-resident rate. Includes the kitchen, furniture, crockery and cutlery. The published page gives no tariff effective date.
Source: shroton-pc.gov.uk£36 per session
Main Hall hire 18:00-23:00 (church/community)
Community / charity
18:00-23:00; Saturday-Sunday. Church/community rate; confirm eligibility with the bookings secretary. Includes the kitchen, furniture, crockery and cutlery. The published page gives no tariff effective date.
Source: shroton-pc.gov.uk£32 per session
Main Hall hourly hire (standard)
Standard
Any day. Standard rate; includes kitchen, furniture, crockery and cutlery. The published page gives no tariff effective date.
Source: shroton-pc.gov.uk£10 per hour
Main Hall hourly hire (Shroton residents)
Resident
Any day. Shroton residents rate; includes kitchen, furniture, crockery and cutlery. The published page gives no tariff effective date.
Source: shroton-pc.gov.uk£9 per hour
Main Hall hourly hire (church/community)
Community / charity
Any day. Church/community rate; includes kitchen, furniture, crockery and cutlery. The published page gives no tariff effective date.
Source: shroton-pc.gov.uk£8 per hour
Commercial hire
Commercial
Commercial rate; the official page says £275 per day or pro rata and gives no tariff effective date. A £50 deposit applies to commercial bookings.
Source: shroton-pc.gov.uk£275 per day
Bookable spaces
- Main Hall
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Sources & checks
Last checked 16 October 2026
Information taken from shroton-pc.gov.uk, shroton-pc.gov.uk, register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk, shroton-pc.gov.uk, commons.wikimedia.org.
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