All rooms are wheelchair accessible and the Linden Hall, Chestnut Room and Pine Room have hearing loops.
The Chestnut Room is a recently built high tech training and meeting room which has a 75in LED display screen with touchscreen functionality and built in internet connected computer, or HDMI connection to your own device. The room also has an audio system and hearing loop.
The Linden Hall and Pine Room have ceiling mounted projectors and audio equipment which is included in the room hire charge.
Hire charges vary depending on the type of booking. See below for room sizes and capacities.
Please contact the Centre office for availability and pricing.
Linden Hall
Our main hall, with hardwood flooring suitable for meetings, fairs, exhibitions, and physical activities. Having a high ceiling it may be used with our portable stage. Built in projection screen and Audiovisual equipment.
More information and photos: Linden Hall gallery
Capacity:
Covid secure configuration: 45 people with tables, 90 seated without tables.
We have portable staging which can be installed on request.
Size: 22m x 9m
Chestnut Room
High tech training suite and meeting room with 75in internet connected touchscreen LED display and sound system, executive seating and hospitality unit.
Seats 12-15 in boardroom layout or 25 in theatre style.
Full info and gallery: Chestnut room information
Pine Room
Our second hall with hard flooring, suitable for meetings, exhibitions and physical activities. The vinyl floor makes it suitable for art and craft groups or childrens' activities and parties. Built in projection screen and audiovisual equipment.
Serving hatch to the kitchen for catered events - we can provide catering or add in kitchen hire for your own self-catering.
More information and photos: Pine Room gallery
Capacity:
40 people seated in a covid secure configuration
24-30 people in classroom style with tables depending on serving setup.
Size: 11m x 9m
Oak Room
A smaller space suitable for small meetings or consultations or as a breakout room. With a hard floor surface and access hatch to the kitchen, it can be used for catering or as a breakout room.
Capacity:
Up to 12 people seated in boardroom format
Size: 9.75m x 3.5m
There is no built in audiovisual equipment in this room but a portable projector is available on request.
Kitchen
Our professional grade catering kitchen may be used for a small charge for tea and coffee preparation or for a further charge the full cooking facilities may be used.
Please note ALL outside caterers will be expected to have a valid Food Hygiene Certificate which must be approved by the Centre Manager.
The kitchen includes a commercial hob and oven, warming cupboard, fridges and freezer and a commercial dishwasher. Instant water boiler and coffee percolators available for serving tea and coffee. More information and photos: Kitchen gallery
We can provide catering for your event
We will also be happy to provide catering for your event using our own staff and volunteers at competitive rates. Please call to discuss your requirements.
Hire our equipment
A range of equipment is available for sporting and leisure activities:
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- 4 table tennis tables
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- Skittles alley
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- Bowling mats (2 available)
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- Yamaha electronic piano
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- Dance mirrors
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- Staging available for public meetings
Hire periods
Morning: any 4 hours between 08.00-13.00
Afternoon: any 4 hours between 13.00-17.00
Evening: any 4 hours 18.00-23.00
Full day: 8 hours between 08.00-17.00
Rooms are normally hired in 4 hour blocks. Shorter booking durations may be possible subject to availability.
Evening users may be asked to lock and alarm the Centre on departure. A caretaker can be requested to attend and take responsibility for this at extra cost.
Terms and Conditions of Hire
Please refer to our Terms and Conditions for information about our terms of business, cancellation policy etc: Terms and Conditions
Car parking
Car parking for up to about 20 cars is available on site free of charge, subject to capacity. The Centre is also on the edge of Lyndhurst's main pay and display car park.
Alcohol
We do not have a permanent bar but can apply for a Temporary Events Notice to allow the sale of alcohol if required. Users may also bring their own supplies by prior agreement with the Centre Manager. Please note that if alcohol is sold by any means, such as including it in a ticket price, then a licence must be applied for.
