Community centre

Thornton Community Centre

175 Main Street, Thornton, Leicestershire, LE67 1AH

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Capacity: 220guests maximum
Rooms: 3bookable spaces
Kitchen: Full kitchenfor catering

Hire price

Price on request

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Capacity: Up to 220
Spaces: 3 to book

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Directions

Prices as published by the venue, checked 28 days ago. Confirm with them before you book.

About this venue

Thornton Community Centre is a village-run venue on Main Street in Thornton, Leicestershire, with a Main Hall, Meeting Room and separate Sports Hall. The halls suit community meetings, classes, concerts, theatre, parties, weddings, sports and exhibitions. The Main Hall and Sports Hall have kitchens; the Meeting Room connects to the Main Hall kitchen. A large grassed area behind the centre is separately bookable, and current room availability and hire rates are confirmed through Hallmaster or the booking administrator.

Facilities

Catering & space

Kitchen availableKitchens are available to the Main Hall and Sports Hall; the Meeting Room connects to the Main Hall kitchen. Published appliances include ovens, hobs, microwaves, fridge/freezers and, in the Main kitchen, dishwasher and hot water boiler.Yes
Bar on siteNo fixed bar is documented; the official hire-charges page says a local provider, McSmithEvents, can supply a licensed bar.Conditional
Tables and chairs includedInventory: 22 long tables, 13 smaller tables, 10 bistro sets with 20 matching folding chairs, 114 folding chairs in the storeroom and 20 chairs in the Meeting Room. For fairs/tabletop sales, organisers normally use up to 21 long tables across both halls.Yes
StageA stage can be requested subject to availability; the linked hire conditions require express trustee permission and it may be unavailable while theatre sets are built.Conditional
Garden or outdoor spaceLarge grassed area behind the centre overlooking Thornton Reservoir and the National Forest. Grounds are owned by the Parish Council, selected separately on the booking form and not included in a Whole Centre booking; permission is required for barbecues, marquees or gazebos.Yes

Access & accessibility

On-site parkingThe official page describes a large car park; no current space count is published. An approved expansion of 20+ spaces was not completed because funding was insufficient.Yes
Step-free accessThe official 2023 hire form marks disabled access for Main Hall, Sports Hall and Meeting Room; precise route details are not given.Yes
ToiletsThe Main Hall has ladies’ and gents’ cubicles; the Sports Hall has toilets including two unisex facilities.Yes
Accessible toiletThe official page identifies a disabled toilet in the Main Hall storeroom and disabled toilet/baby-changing facilities at the Sports Hall; confirm the most convenient route for the booked room.Yes

Permissions & licensing

Alcohol allowedSale requires prior trustee permission and a Temporary Event Notice. Alcohol outside the building must be agreed in advance and included on the TEN; any bar must close no later than 11pm.Conditional
Amplified music allowedThe Main Hall is used for concerts and theatre; entertainment must be declared on the hire application and public entertainment follows the venue licence conditions.Yes
Late licence availableNot confirmed
Bouncy castles allowedThe current centre facilities page allows bouncy castles in the Sports Hall or on the grass behind the hall, never the car park. The still-linked 2022 conditions say Sports Hall only and prohibit them in the Main Hall or car park; confirm outdoor use with trustees.Conditional
Dog friendlyNot confirmed

Connectivity & extras

Wi-FiFree Wi-Fi is stated to be available throughout both halls.Yes
Projector or screenLarge projector and screen in the Main Hall; a portable PA system and display boards are also available.Yes

Also features

Portable PA system and display boards
Three table-tennis tables and badminton court/equipment in the Sports Hall
Large grassed area overlooking Thornton Reservoir and the National Forest; grounds booked separately

Good for

Meetings
Classes & courses
Community events
Fitness & yoga
Concerts & performances
Private parties
Kids' parties
Birthday parties
Weddings
Conferences
Exhibitions & fairs

Rooms and pricing

Hire rates and the spaces you can book.

Hire prices aren’t listed yet — contact the venue for a quote.

Deposits and other charges

These are separate from room and venue hire rates.

Optional children’s indoor/outdoor games and sports equipment hire
Standard
Optional add-on; mention the hire package when booking. This is not the room-hire rate.
Source: thorntonvillage.org
£10 per session

Bookable spaces

Main Hall
Meeting Room
Sports Hall

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Hire price

Price on request

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Capacity: Up to 220
Spaces: 3 to book

Check availability See every hire rate

Directions

Prices as published by the venue, checked 28 days ago. Confirm with them before you book.

Contact and location

Official website
175 Main Street, Thornton, Leicestershire, LE67 1AH
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Sources & checks

Last checked 16 October 2026

Information taken from thorntonvillage.org, venues4hire.org, www.bagworthandthornton-pc.gov.uk, thorntonvillage.org, thorntonvillage.org, thorntonvillage.org, thorntonvillage.org, www.geograph.org.uk.

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Price on request

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About this venue

Facilities

Catering & space

Kitchen availableKitchens are available to the Main Hall and Sports Hall; the Meeting Room connects to the Main Hall kitchen. Published appliances include ovens, hobs, microwaves, fridge/freezers and, in the Main kitchen, dishwasher and hot water boiler.Yes
Bar on siteNo fixed bar is documented; the official hire-charges page says a local provider, McSmithEvents, can supply a licensed bar.Conditional
Tables and chairs includedInventory: 22 long tables, 13 smaller tables, 10 bistro sets with 20 matching folding chairs, 114 folding chairs in the storeroom and 20 chairs in the Meeting Room. For fairs/tabletop sales, organisers normally use up to 21 long tables across both halls.Yes
StageA stage can be requested subject to availability; the linked hire conditions require express trustee permission and it may be unavailable while theatre sets are built.Conditional
Garden or outdoor spaceLarge grassed area behind the centre overlooking Thornton Reservoir and the National Forest. Grounds are owned by the Parish Council, selected separately on the booking form and not included in a Whole Centre booking; permission is required for barbecues, marquees or gazebos.Yes

Access & accessibility

On-site parkingThe official page describes a large car park; no current space count is published. An approved expansion of 20+ spaces was not completed because funding was insufficient.Yes
Step-free accessThe official 2023 hire form marks disabled access for Main Hall, Sports Hall and Meeting Room; precise route details are not given.Yes
ToiletsThe Main Hall has ladies’ and gents’ cubicles; the Sports Hall has toilets including two unisex facilities.Yes
Accessible toiletThe official page identifies a disabled toilet in the Main Hall storeroom and disabled toilet/baby-changing facilities at the Sports Hall; confirm the most convenient route for the booked room.Yes

Permissions & licensing

Alcohol allowedSale requires prior trustee permission and a Temporary Event Notice. Alcohol outside the building must be agreed in advance and included on the TEN; any bar must close no later than 11pm.Conditional
Amplified music allowedThe Main Hall is used for concerts and theatre; entertainment must be declared on the hire application and public entertainment follows the venue licence conditions.Yes
Late licence availableNot confirmed
Bouncy castles allowedThe current centre facilities page allows bouncy castles in the Sports Hall or on the grass behind the hall, never the car park. The still-linked 2022 conditions say Sports Hall only and prohibit them in the Main Hall or car park; confirm outdoor use with trustees.Conditional
Dog friendlyNot confirmed

Connectivity & extras

Wi-FiFree Wi-Fi is stated to be available throughout both halls.Yes
Projector or screenLarge projector and screen in the Main Hall; a portable PA system and display boards are also available.Yes

Also features

Portable PA system and display boards
Three table-tennis tables and badminton court/equipment in the Sports Hall
Large grassed area overlooking Thornton Reservoir and the National Forest; grounds booked separately

Good for

Meetings
Classes & courses
Community events
Fitness & yoga
Concerts & performances
Private parties
Kids' parties
Birthday parties
Weddings
Conferences
Exhibitions & fairs

Rooms and pricing

Hire rates and the spaces you can book.

Hire prices aren’t listed yet — contact the venue for a quote.

Deposits and other charges

These are separate from room and venue hire rates.

Optional children’s indoor/outdoor games and sports equipment hire
Standard
Optional add-on; mention the hire package when booking. This is not the room-hire rate.
Source: thorntonvillage.org
£10 per session

Bookable spaces

Main Hall
Meeting Room
Sports Hall

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£15–£30/hr

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Thornton Community Centre

Thornton, West Yorkshire

Parking
Kitchen
Step-free

120

£12–£15/hr

Village hall

Ashby Parva Village Hall

Lutterworth, Leicestershire

Kitchen
Garden

£17/session

Village hall

Belgrave Village Hall

North Kilworth, Leicestershire

Parking
Kitchen

Ask

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