Blockley Little Village Hall
A Charming Meeting Space for Business & Pleasure
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.
We are grateful to Gigaclear for providing us with a Business Ultra broadband package providing upload & download speeds of 900mbps.
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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 several occasions it has been transformed into a set for the BBC’s “Father Brown” TV series. Most recently, the Hall was dressed as a hospital ward in an episode entitled "The Quill of Osric".
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: comfortable seating, tables, a well equipped kitchen, superfast WiFi and toilet. And, if required, light meals and refreshments can be ordered from Blockley Café https://www.blockleycafe.co.uk
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. Better quality glassware and cutlery for 25 guests are available for that special dinner party or event. We ask for a £50 refundable deposit to cover the use of this equipment. This will be returned provided there are no breakages and the hall is left clean and tidy after your event. More information about The Elisha Smith Suite Package for Businesses together with hire rates may be found by clicking here.
FLOORPLAN
LAYOUT
Here are some examples of how the hall's versatile space can be laid out to suit a particular purpose:
FACILITIES
Catering
Fully fitted modern kitchen with Microwave and all essential cookware suitable for most needs.
Arrangements can be made with Blockley Café (https://www.blockleycafe.co.uk) to provide snacks and more substantial meals.
Licences
The Hall is licensed for music, entertainment and the sale of alcohol for consumption on the premises only.
Furniture
38 comfortable chairs and 8 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 SMART screen (50 inch) suitable for use with the Hall’s Gigaclear® Business Ultra Broadband WiFi or with laptop sourced presentation material.
Car Parking
Car parking is permitted on nearby grassy area (Back Ends Common) by permission of Blockley Parish Council. (Note: If parking on Bell Bank outside the Hall, please respect our neighbours’ privacy and avoid obstructing access to their properties.)
PHOTO GALLERY
Beautiful views across Blockley
Examples of Hall Crockery
Blockley Little Village Hall Jug with Flowers
BOOKING INFORMATION
Hire Charges*
subject to condition
Private hire charge per hour: £12
Concessionary rates per hour
- local voluntary and registered charitable organisations: £10
Elisha Smith Suite Package for Businesses:
please see Facilities & Rates
* These are the current rates for new bookings.