All rooms are wheelchair accessible and the Linden Hall, Chestnut Room and Pine Room have hearing loops.
The Chestnut Room is our new 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, Pine and Beech rooms have ceiling mounted projectors and audio equipment which is included in the room hire charge.
All rooms are currently provided in a covid secure configuration - see below for room sizes and capacities. Hire charges vary depending on the type of booking. 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 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 and childrens' activities. Built in projection screen and audiovisual equipment.
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.
This room has a serving hatch from the kitchen making it especially suitable for catered events.
Size: 11m x 9m
Beech Room
Carpeted meeting room. Built in projection screen and Audiovisual equipment.
More information and photos: Beech Room gallery
Capacity:
30 people in theatre style
20 people in classroom style with tables
15 people boardroom style
Size: 9.75m x 5.2m
Beech plus Oak Room
Beech plus Oak rooms, with the divider open
The Beech and Oak rooms may be combined by opening up the divider between them. This also adds access to a serving hatch from the kitchen making the combined room suitable for catered events. Built in projection screen and Audiovisual equipment.
Capacity:
60 people in theatre style
40 people in classroom style with tables
40 people boardroom style, including space for observers.
Size: 9.75m x 8.75m
More information and photos: Beech Room gallery
Oak Room
A smaller space suitable for small meetings or consultations or as a breakout room. With a hard floor surface, it can be used for catering as an add-on to the adjacent Beech Room.
THIS ROOM IS NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE. Please phone to discuss future requirements.
Capacity:
Available on request
Size: 9.75m x 3.5m
There is no built in audiovisual equipment in this room but a portable projector is available on request.
Oak Room as extension to Beech Room
Chestnut Room
Our new audiovisual training room. Details and pricing 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. 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 will also be happy to provide you with catering for your event using our own staff at competitive rates if required. 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.
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.