Hitchin Town Hall is a community facility available to hire to residents of North Herts. Extensive refurbishment of this grade II listed building has been undertaken to provide a first-class events space.
Take a look at what's on at Hitchin Town Hall here.
Mountford Hall
The newly refurbished Mountford Hall is a multi-purpose events space that is available to rent with audio/visual equipment, catering facilities, temporary bar, tables, chairs and staff on hand to facilitate your event, subject to further charges.
The hall has retained its original barrel-vaulted ceiling, with an attractive cornice decorated with roses and lavender, both of which were grown locally. The sprung floor is also original. The balcony contains attractive panels with information on the history of the Town Hall, with copies of flyers and posters showing events throughout its long history.
Bookings for Mountford Hall are available until late for events held on Friday and Saturday nights, and midnight for events held Sunday to Thursday nights.
Lucas Room
The Lucas Room is an intimate space, full of character and suited for many types of events, from yoga classes to business conferences. Many original features which have been retained, including the tiled fireplace, with its carved wooden surround, and decorative plaster cartouche above, said to represent the Lucas family arms.
Terrace Gallery
The Terrace Gallery is located in the newly built North Hertfordshire Museum, which forms part of the overall facility. The Gallery is suitable for many types of events, from canapé receptions to art exhibitions and afternoon teas. All of the exhibits are enclosed behind glass casings which allow food and drink to be consumed in the room without damage to items on display being sustained.
The room itself is a large, versatile open space which includes an outside patio area equipped with modern Rattan furniture and parasols.
Hire fees from 1 April 2023
Mountford Hall hire fees
| Days | Community rate | Standard rate |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Thursday Off-Peak (9am to 5pm) | £55 per hour | £70 per hour |
| Monday to Thursday Peak (up to midnight) | £60 per hour | £75 per hour |
| Friday to Sunday Off-Peak (9am to 5pm) | £65 per hour | £80 per hour |
| Friday to Sunday Peak (up to midnight) | £75 per hour | £95 per hour |
Lucas Room hire fees
| Days | Community rate | Standard rate |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Thursday Off-Peak (9am to 5pm) | £25 per hour | £28 per hour |
| Monday to Thursday Peak (up to midnight) | £30 per hour | £34 per hour |
| Friday to Sunday Off-Peak (9am to 5pm) | £30 per hour | £34 per hour |
| Friday to Sunday Peak (up to midnight) | £35 per hour | £40 per hour |
Terrace Gallery hire fees
| Days | Community rate | Standard rate |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Thursday Off-Peak (9am to 5pm) | Not available | Not available |
| Monday to Thursday Peak (up to midnight) | £60 per hour | £75 per hour |
| Friday to Sunday Off-Peak (9am to 5pm) | Not available | Not available |
| Friday to Sunday Peak (up to midnight) | £75 per hour | £90 per hour |
Learning Centre hire fees
| Days | Community rate | Standard rate |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Thursday Off-Peak (9am to 5pm) | £30 per hour | £36 per hour |
| Monday to Thursday Peak (up to midnight) | £32 per hour | £38 per hour |
| Friday to Sunday Off-Peak (9am to 5pm) | £36 per hour | £42 per hour |
| Friday to Sunday Peak (up to midnight) | £40 per hour | £45 per hour |
- 10% discount will apply to the Standard Rates shown when making 3 or more bookings.
- All Off Peak Bookings must be for a minimum of 3 hours in duration.
- All prices shown exclude VAT, which may be added to quotations where applicable.
Hire Policy
See our Hire Policy for full details including terms and conditions of hire.
Contact details
Email: hitchintownhall@north-herts.gov.uk
Hall capacities
Mountford Hall
Banquet (seated at round tables): 150
Theatre or Auditorium (seated in rows): 300
Standing: 350
Lucas Room
Conference (central boardroom style table): 30
Theatre (seated in rows): 65
Standing: 80
The Terrace Gallery
Capacity: 120 standing
Facilities for the disabled
The building has full wheelchair access.
Hire available for:
- weddings
- conferences
- dances
- birthday parties
- celebrations
- fitness classes
- theatre productions
- concerts
If you want to discuss your hire or event in more detail, please contact us via the email address below
Catering
Hitchin Town Hall are able to offer a bespoke in-house catering service. We cater for all types of functions, from three course sit down meals through to finger buffets. Once we are in receipt of your hire request stating that you wish to use our catering team, Town Hall staff will arrange for you to discuss your requirements further with the Catering Manager.
Alternatively, hirers are welcome to bring in their own pre prepared/cooked food (i.e. cold buffet) If pre-prepared/cooked food is brought on site, we charge the fee appropriate to the hirer as follows:
- Community: 60p per head
- Private: 70p per head
- Commercial: 80p per head
We can provide a paid bar.
Security
Security staff may be required to ensure the safe running of your event. This is charged at £20 per hour.
Other current activities
Visit our What's on at Hitchin Town Hall page to see what's coming up.
Car parking
There are several car parks in Hitchin near to our venue.
Hitchin Town Hall
Brand Street
Hitchin
SG5 1HX
United Kingdom