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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

Hitchin Town Hall.

Public Halls Charges - 2008/09

Venue All hourly rates
  08.30 - 18.00 07.00 - 08.30
18.00 - 23.30
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
 
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
Lucas Room
Capacity 40
The balcony is currently
not for hire
 
Weekdays - Monday - Friday £8.90 £11.20
Weekends - Saturday and Sunday £13.45 £17.90
Gymnasium
Capacity 200
   
Weekdays - Monday - Friday £8.90 £11.20
Weekends - Saturday and Sunday £13.40 £17.90
Bancroft Hall
Capacity 70
Bancroft and Brotherhood Halls are not
licensed for public entertainment
of any description
Use of kitchen is integral
 
Weekdays - Monday - Friday £8.20 £12.30
Weekends - Saturday and Sunday £12.30 £16.45
Brotherhood Hall
Capacity 70
Use of kitchen
is integral
 
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.The following  document is in PDF format & will open in a NEW WINDOW. You will need Adobe reader to view it. This can be obtained by clicking the 'Get Adobe Reader' link that follows the document. 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.
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