Blockley Little Village Hall

A Charming Meeting Space for Business & Pleasure

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.

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We are grateful to Gigaclear for providing us with a Business Ultra broadband package providing upload & download speeds of 900mbps.

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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.

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Whether accommodating a music rehearsal, tea party or business meeting, the Hall has everything the user might need: seating, tables, a well equipped kitchen, superfast WiFi and toilet. And, if required, light meals and refreshments can be ordered from Craig Stanley’s cafe in the village.

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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.

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Downloadable Documents

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News - A Charming Listed Building with High Tech Facilities

Notice and Agenda of AGM 2022

Annual Report and Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2022

The Elisha Smith Suite Package for Businesses

Instructions & Information for Users

Hall Management Policies

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Catering

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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, entertainment and the sale of alcohol for consumption on the premises.

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Furniture

Chairs and foldaway tables are included in the hire charge.

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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.

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Audio Visual

Wall mounted SMART screen suitable for use with the Hall’s Gigaclear® Business Ultra Broadband 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.)

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Hire Charges*
subject to condition

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Private hire charge per hour:  £10

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Concessionary rates per hour

- local voluntary and registered charitable organisations:  £8

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Long-term hire by above organisations per hour

- at least 12 bookings of 2 hours each in one year:  £7

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Elisha Smith Suite Package for Businesses:

please see Facilities & Rates

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* These are the current rates for new bookings.