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Halls for Hire
Looking for a venue to hold a wedding reception, party or club meeting? North Hertfordshire District Council has one hall for hire in Letchworth and two in Hitchin. Prices for each venue are detailed below, starting from as little as £8.20 per hour.
Contact our offices on 01462 434658 or fax 01462 434648 for further information on how to make a booking.

Hitchin Town Hall.
Public Halls Charges - 2008/09
| Venue | All hourly rates | |
| 08.30 - 18.00 |
07.00 - 08.30 18.00 - 23.30 |
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Hitchin Town Hall Capacity up to 300 seated tables and chairs 500 standing |
Whole facility 9 a.m. - 7 p.m set hire price £805.00 |
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| Weekdays - Monday - Friday | £13.40 | £22.40 |
| Weekends - Saturday and Sunday | £22.40 | £39.15 |
| Bar or Kitchen - flat rate charge - per day | ||
| Weekdays - Monday - Friday | £16.80 | - |
| Weekends - Saturday and Sunday | £28.00 | - |
| Bar used as meeting room (up to 4 hours) | £22.40 | £28.00 |
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Lucas Room Capacity 40 |
The balcony is currently not for hire |
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| Weekdays - Monday - Friday | £8.90 | £11.20 |
| Weekends - Saturday and Sunday | £13.45 | £17.90 |
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Gymnasium Capacity 200 |
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| Weekdays - Monday - Friday | £8.90 | £11.20 |
| Weekends - Saturday and Sunday | £13.40 | £17.90 |
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Bancroft Hall Capacity 70 |
Bancroft and Brotherhood Halls are not licensed for public entertainment of any description Use of kitchen is integral |
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| Weekdays - Monday - Friday | £8.20 | £12.30 |
| Weekends - Saturday and Sunday | £12.30 | £16.45 |
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Brotherhood Hall Capacity 70 |
Use of kitchen is integral |
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| Weekdays - Monday - Friday | £8.55 | £12.85 |
| Weekends - Saturday and Sunday | £12.85 | £17.20 |
Notes for Hirers
- The standard rate above is that charged for community use
- Commercial rates - i.e. events for profit or personal gain are charged at an additional 50%
- Charities (proof of registration required) receive a 25% discount on community rate
- Additional charges may be levied for extra hours, additional cleaning or damage
- All hire times are inclusive of set-up and clearaway time.
- Terms and Conditions of Hire.
Terms & Conditions of Hire
Damage Bond Information
Town Hall standard charge - £1,000
Local Voluntary Organisation/Charity - £100
Bancroft and Brotherhood Halls - £250
Local and Voluntary Organisation/Charity - £100
- Please note that other Damage Bond rates apply to specific room (only) hire.
- Rates shown may be varied at the discretion of the Council.
