ROOM HIRE

We have a variety of spaces available for hire at The Old Girls' School in Sherburn in Elmet (see Google map) with capacity up to 80 people, suitable for parties, wedding & civil partnerships (see our brochure), business meetings, training, workshops or activities. Please get in touch to find out more, check availability or to arrange a viewing.

 

Facilities

  • Free car park at rear of building and cycle parking at front.
  • Ramped access and disabled toilet.
  • Free use of kitchen to make your own refreshments.
  • Free WiFi.
  • Projector, screen and 55" smart TV available.
  • Hall has folding, padded seats and tables available.
  • Free listing in our What's On Calendar and Facebook for any public events, if you wish.

Prices

  • Prices increased slightly from 1st April 2022. Any bookings confirmed by 31 March 2022 will be charged the lower price.
  • Free 15-min set-up and 15-min clear up time added to all bookings.
  • 10% discount for bookings of 5 or more sessions.

All hire charges are used to help cover the running and maintenance costs of the building. We are a registered charity (Sherburn in Elmet Community Trust, reg no 1166770).

Spaces available

All our rooms are named after former teachers at the school.

Terry Hall

Size: 8.1m x 5.4m = 44m2

Capacity: Depends on layout. Can hold about 40 people theatre style.

Cost: £13.25 per hour weekdays until 4.30pm or £15.75 per hour after 4.30pm and weekends.

Additional features: The Turner Hall and The Terry Hall can be combined, giving a space of approx 5.4m x 16.8m = 90m2. £21 per hour for both halls weekdays until 4.30pm, or £26.25 per hour for both after 4.30pm and weekends.

Chairs and tables available to position as you wish.

The Terry Hall - cabaret layout
The Terry Hall, looking from Turner Hall
The Terry Hall used for a wedding reception

Turner Hall

Size: 8.7m x 5.4m = 47m2
Capacity: Depends on layout. Can hold about 40 people theatre style.
Cost: £13.25 per hour weekdays until 4.30pm or £15 per hour after 4.30pm and weekends.
Additional features: The Turner Hall and The Terry Hall can be combined, giving a space of approx 5.4m x 16.8m = 90m2. £21 per hour for both halls weekdays until 4.30pm, or £26.25 per hour for both after 4.30pm and weekends.
Chairs and tables available to position as you wish.

The Turner Hall used for a birthday party
Halls can be used for classes such as yoga
Hall can be used for training, workshops, talks or classes

Vera Watson Room

Size: 5.4m x 4.6m = 24.8m2

Capacity: holds 20 people

Cost: £10.50 per hour up to 4.30pm weekdays; £15.75 per hour after 4.30pm weekdays and weekends

Additional facilities: fixed projector and screen

Vera Watson Room with screen and meeting table
Vera Watson room - furniture can be rearranged

Ethel Smith Room

Size: 5m x 3.5m = 17.5m2

Capacity: up to 14 people

Cost: £10.50 per hour up to 4.30pm weekdays; £15.75 per hour after 4.30pm weekdays and weekends

Ethel Smith Room
Ethel Smith Room
Ethel Smith Room

The Margaret Battle Room

This room is currently not available for hire.

Weddings & Civil Partnerships

Our space gives you the flexibility to be as unique and distinctive as you wish. Whether it’s an intimate, casual get-together or a larger-scale formal breakfast. Fully catered or selfcatering. Traditional, bang on trend or something a little quirky. It’s such a special time, filled with romance and joy, as you celebrate your love for one another. You are on a path to set the scene for the rest of your life with this memorable day. Please refer to our brochure for more information, or contact us for a printed copy and more details and prices tailored to your event.

Ethel Smith Room
Ethel Smith Room
Ethel Smith Room

Layout

Rooms available for hire are shown in the image below. Please contact us to come and have a look.

Floor plan of rooms available at The Old Girls School Community Centre Sherburn in Elmet