Charlton Down Village Hall

Charlton Down Village Hall http://www.charltondownvillagehall.info/

A Village Hall in the heart of Dorset with a blend of old Help is always needed and very much welcomed.

Charlton Down Village Hall complex (Herrison Hall) was built in 1895 and updated in 2003. The Ballroom, Toad Hall and Kitchen, are all available for hire at reasonable rates. Local Residents running group activities and clubs (open to the general public) in the Village Hall complex, may attract a 50% discount on the hire charges. The Village Hall has a part time administrator plus a number of volu

nteers also assist. If you would like to help out in any way please contact the hall adminstrator. Clients are respectfully reminded that all rooms should be returned to the state and layout as they are found. We operate an Online Booking System which enables clients to see availability, make bookings and see all the details of a booking. Go to our website to see the bookings chart, full instructions are given on how to use it. Clients can book the use of the kitchen for preparation of light refreshments. This use does not constitute "Exclusive" use of the kitchen as we only have one kitchen and other clients may wish to use it as well. Toad Hall has it's own sink, kettles and crockery for use with light refreshments. Prospective clients are encouraged to arrange a tour of the rooms and their facilities in order to facilitate their use. High speed internet is available throughout all rooms. The Ballroom has a 4 metre x 3 metre screen that is fed by a 5,000 lumens rear projector coupled to the sound system. Stage lighting and a P.A. System are also available. There are many clubs and groups meeting in the Village Hall each week. For a list of these see the website and click on Groups and Regular Events. You may then contact the clubs directly for further information. We hope you will enjoy the marvellous facilities at our Village Hall by joining a club or supporting one of the many events held here…..alternatively, why not start up your own club or group? Please speak to the hall administrator if you need help or advice on any matter relating to the Village Hall.

Future dates for your diary. Knit and knatter at CD village hall. Now meeting twice a month. Saturday morning and Thurs...
14/01/2025

Future dates for your diary. Knit and knatter at CD village hall. Now meeting twice a month. Saturday morning and Thursday evening.

29/11/2024

URGENT

Is there an electrician in the village who can help with disconnecting the fire alarm panel at the village hall.
If you can help please head to the Herrison Hall asap

Many thanks

We are sorted thanks

It may be horrible outside, but it's dry warm and cosy at Charlton Down village hall today. Please come and see all the...
24/11/2024

It may be horrible outside, but it's dry warm and cosy at Charlton Down village hall today. Please come and see all the lovely things for sale. We have some beautiful gifts, antiques, vintage items, collectables, and crafts.

21/11/2024

KNIT AND NATTER ON 21st November is cancelled- see you on the 30th of November

Knit and Natter dates for November!
12/11/2024

Knit and Natter dates for November!

29/10/2024
Everyone welcome!
29/10/2024

Everyone welcome!

Knit & Knatter is now on a Thursday evening as well as Saturday mornings.
15/10/2024

Knit & Knatter is now on a Thursday evening as well as Saturday mornings.

Date for your diary! Knit and Natter every month, in Charlton Down village hall.
07/10/2024

Date for your diary! Knit and Natter every month, in Charlton Down village hall.

25/09/2024

Date for your diary: the next Knit and Natter session at Charlton Down village hall will be on Saturday 12th October 11am -1pm. Everyone welcome

28/08/2024

Herrison Hall AGM

Tuesday 17th September

7pm in The Watts Room

Please join us for a drink from 18.45

Why not consider joining the volunteers who run the hall. More details on the night.

Contact Cazzy for further information
02/07/2024

Contact Cazzy for further information

02/07/2024

Pilates classes starting in the hall in September. Run by Cazzy.

Thursday afternoons - there will be a beginners class and an improvers class

Watch this space for further details

07/04/2024

Wonderful evening at Herrison Hall last night. Swing into Spring. The 20 to 1 big band were brilliant, great atmosphere and such fun dancing. Thanks to all that came and made it a wonderful event.

A wonderful opportunity to see and hear a 20 piece big band playing fantastic music. Join in with the dancing or just e...
28/03/2024

A wonderful opportunity to see and hear a 20 piece big band playing fantastic music. Join in with the dancing or just enjoy! Get your tickets now!

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Sherren Avenue
Dorchester
DT29UA

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+447596077453

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Our Rooms for Hire

Herrison Hall is located in the picturesque village of Charlton Down, 10 minutes out of Dorchester. The Village Hall Complex was built in 1895, updated in 2003, and includes The Ballroom, Watts Room, Toad Hall, and Kitchen. Our rooms are all available for hire at reasonable rates - Local Residents running group activities and clubs (open to the general public) in the Village Hall complex, may attract a 50% discount on the hire charges. The Hall is licensed for the sale of alcoholic beverages and clients can be covered under this licence for a fee of £20. BOOKINGS - We operate an Online Booking System which enables clients to see availability, make bookings and see all the details of a booking. Please see our website to see the bookings chart, full instructions are given on how to use it. If you would like to arrange a tour of our rooms and facilities before booking - please telephone Crayston Lee on 01305 264 060.

OUR ROOMS THE BALLROOM - A magnificent 120 year old Victorian Ballroom with beautiful countryside views to the south. This room is exremely well equipped with a wooden sprung dance floor, an impressive hammer beam ceiling, and stained glass upper windows. A large extended stage, excellent sight lines and first class acoustics also makes the ballroom a popular venue for musical events. There is a Casio Celviano 8 voice full size keyboard Electronic Piano available for use which can be put through the sound system if required. We have a 4m x 3m screen that is fed by a 5,000 lumens rear projector coupled to the sound system. A laptop computer and Internet link is available for use at presentations (assistance can be given if these items are used). Stage lighting and a P.A. System are also available.

The ballroom has played host to world class musicians, choirs, shows, conferences, wedding receptions, parties and clubs… Its versatility is endless!

WATTS ROOM - A light and airy, dual aspect function/conference room with serving hatch to the kitchen for serving refreshments. Dimmable and standard lighting is a feature of this room. There is a pull down 72 inch screen and Broadband link, Audio Visual Projector and Laptop also available for use. A 60 watt sound system enables clients to play DVDs with sound on their laptops/computers in this room.