Hire prices
Although running costs have increased substantially, the hire charges for the Village hall had remained unchanged since September 2013.
In March 2020, the Village Hall Management Committee decided that it was necessary to increase the hire charges from 1st September 2020 onwards. It was subsequently agreed that, due to the coronavirus pandemic and consequent disruption, the increase should be deferred until 1st March 2021.
The fees were increased by approximately 6% (i.e. an extra 50p to £1 per hour, depending on the facilities booked).
In accordance with the usual Village Hall policy, any hirer who had made a booking for 2021/2022 and who paid in full before 1st December 2020, will be charged at the existing (2013) rate. All new bookings will be charged at the higher rate.
The prices below are for the new 2021 rates.
Whole Hall
Main and Small Halls and Meeting Room
Exclusive use of all facilities
£20.00 per hour
£220 per day
Main and Small Halls
Main and Small Halls
Shared use of facilities
£15.00 per hour
£170 per day
Main Hall
Main Hall only
Shared use of facilities
£10.00 per hour
Small Hall
Small Hall only
Shared use of facilities
£8.00 per hour
Meeting Room
Meeting Room only
Shared use of facilities
£8.00 per hour
Children's Party
Main and Small Halls
For children under 12
£28.00 for 3 hours
Notes:
The green areas in the plans above are accessible to the hirers of those rooms. Pale green areas are communal and may be used by other hirers.
The Hall can be booked for a minimum of one hour in half-hour increments.
When possible we allow 30 minutes between bookings, however this cannot be guaranteed. If you need time to set up or clear away and tidy the Hall, this should be included in your booking times.
Additional Charges
There are a number of additional costs which may apply: See more
Special Rates:
The Children's Party rate of £28.00 is for parties for children under the age of 12 in the Main and Small Halls. This is for 3 hours only, and must end by 18:00.
Half day rates, starting at 2pm, are also available to allow decoration and preparation time prior to a wedding reception, or similar event.
Swaffham Prior residents get a 20% discount.
There is a 10% discount for anyone booking five or more similar sessions at one time.