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Blockley Little Village Hall
A Charming Meeting Space for Business & Pleasure
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Drawing copyright David Birch
Blockley Little Village Hall is owned and managed on behalf of the community by The Elisha Smith Institute, a registered charity number 1042374.
The trustees of Blockley Little Village Hall gratefully acknowledge the financial support received from the National Lottery Community Fund, Cotswold District Council and The Summerfield Charitable Trust.
ABOUT
The Blockley Little Village Hall is an attractive Grade II listed heritage building that provides a charmingly unique environment for all kinds of activities, meetings and community events involving up to 50 people. On two occasions it has been transformed into a set for the BBC’s “Father Brown” TV series.
Originally constructed in the late 18th Century as a church meeting house by the Reverend Elisha Smith ‐ Baptist preacher, enlightened social reformer and leading Blockley merchant ‐ the chapel was acquired after the First World War and placed in a trust on behalf of the people of Blockley by Elisha's great‐grandson Edward Robinson who converted it at his own expense to a village hall.
Whether accommodating a music rehearsal, tea party or business meeting, the Hall has everything the user might need: seating, tables, a well equipped kitchen, WiFi and toilet. And, if required, light meals and refreshments can be ordered from Craig Stanley’s cafe in the village.
To hire Blockley’s uniquely beautiful and practical meeting place, please complete and submit the Booking Enquiry form which will send an email with your details to us. More information about The Elisha Smith Suite Package for Businesses together with hire rates may be found by clicking here.
Downloadable Documents
Notice and Agenda of AGM 2020
Annual Report and Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2020
Press Release - £18,000 Upgrade Plan - 21 July 2019
Press Release - Reopening November 2019
The Elisha Smith Suite Package for Businesses
Instructions & Information for Users
Hall Management Policies
FLOORPLAN
LAYOUT
Here are some examples of how the hall's versatile space can be laid out to suit a particular purpose:
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FACILITIES
Catering
Fully fitted modern kitchen suitable for most needs.
Arrangements with Blockley’s resident chef Craig Stanley to provide snacks and more substantial meals to order.
Licences
The Hall is licensed for music and entertainment, but not for the sale of alcohol.
Furniture
Chairs and foldaway tables are included in the hire charge.
Disabled Access
The main hall is on a single floor with wheelchair access and toilets suitable for disabled visitors.
Vehicles may drop off disabled passengers at the door.
Audio Visual
Wall mounted screen suitable for use with the Hall’s free WiFi or with laptop sourced presentations material.
Car Parking
Car parking is permitted on adjacent Back Ends Common (Note: If parking in Bell Bank outside the Hall, please respect our neighbours’ privacy and avoid obstructing access to their properties.)
PHOTO GALLERY
Tony Exhibition
Jonny Copin Concert
Cakes & Company
BOOKING INFORMATION
Hire Charges*
subject to condition
Private hire charge per hour: £10
Concessionary rates per hour
- local voluntary and registered charitable organisations: £8
Long-term hire by above organisations per hour
- at least 12 bookings of 2 hours each in one year: £7
Elisha Smith Suite Package for Businesses:
please see Facilities & Rates
* These are the current rates for new bookings.
REVIEWS
"Blockley Little Village Hall is a charming and wonderfully intimate space. My business is about helping others, and I love that the hall has an elevated position within the village and has such amazing views. It literally offers a different perspective ... A wee gem."
Meriel Swain