Built in 1852, the Community Centre started out as the old Walsworth School. The building has retained much of its character and charm over the years and now caters for every age group. The Walsworth Community Centre is available for hire for social occasions, meetings, and for those wishing to start a local interest group.
The Centre is administered by the volunteers of Walsworth Community Association, registered charity number 302485. They are a small group dedicated to serving the community, and we rely on the support of the community.
Booking rates
Main Hall
| Times | Cost |
|---|---|
| Monday to Thursday up to 10pm | £12 per hour |
| Friday up to 8pm | £12 per hour |
| Friday 8pm to 10pm | £24 per hour |
| Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays up to 7pm | £18 per hour |
| Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays between 7pm to 10pm | £30 per hour |
Meeting room
| Times | Cost |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday up to 10pm | £12 per hour |
| Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays up to 10pm | £18 per hour |
Minimum hire time:
- Regular hirings: 1 hour. A minimum of 15 minutes either side of the actual activity is required
- Party hirings: 3 hours
Latest bookings: We do not normally accept bookings later than 10pm
Notice of bookings: We need 3 weeks notice to fulfil a booking
Damage/overrunning of time/excessive cleaning deposit:
- Monday to Thursday, Sunday: £60;
- Friday and Saturday, up to 7pm: £60; bookings later than 7pm: £250
Cancellations: Regular hirers may cancel or reschedule a booking without additional charges provided they give a minimum of 2 weeks' notice (subject to availability of the Centre); cancellation of a string of bookings incurs a charge of two of the cancelled bookings. One-off hirers have different conditions, please apply for details to Walsworth Community Association. A £10 admin fee applies for all cancellations of one-off hirings.
Contact details
Phone: 01462 530055
Email: walsworthcc@gmail.com
Capacities
Main hall: 15.5m x 6m
Maximum capacity: 100 standing, 80 seated
Wooden parquet flooring
Wheelchair access, disabled toilet
Kitchen, tables, chairs, china and cutlery are included with the hire charge.
Meeting room: 7.5m x 6m
Maximum capacity: 40 standing, 30 seated
Wood-laminate
Wheelchair access
Kitchen, tables, chairs, china and cutlery are included with the hire charge.
Hire available for:
- Clubs / user groups
- Private parties
- Functions
- Business meetings
- Training courses
Kitchen facilities
Available for both rooms, including refrigerators, china and cutlery.
Current user groups
- Art Classes (watercolours & oil)
- Fitness Classes
- Yoga classes
- Martial Arts classes
- Children's classes
- Ballet
- and more
Other information
Baby-changing facilities
Chairs and tables available, included in hall hire.
Bouncy castles may be used up to a maximum height of 3 metres (10ft)
If alcohol is to be sold, a Temporary Event Notice is required.
All hire times must take account of set-up and clear-away time.
Bouncy castles and soft play can be catered for
Parking
There are some parking bays immediately opposite the Centre, and more 100m further down the road. All parking is free.
88 Woolgrove Road
Hitchin
SG4 0AU
United Kingdom