Business Details
Your Community Event Venue in Dorset
Established as a cornerstone of community life in rural Dorset, Horton and Chalbury Village Hall has provided a versatile and welcoming space for residents and visitors alike since its inception. Our award-winning, barn-style venue features a spacious Tower Room capable of hosting up to 120 guests, complemented by the smaller Scutt Room for meetings or supplementary event needs. The fully equipped commercial kitchen, complete with crockery, cutlery, and seating for 100, ensures seamless catering arrangements whether self-catering or through local partners. Designed with flexibility in mind, our facilities support weddings, corporate events, theatrical performances, and community gatherings, enhanced by modern amenities including a modular stage, audio-visual equipment, and wireless internet.The hall's scenic location overlooking Horton Tower, combined with dedicated staff support and ample parking, creates an ideal environment for memorable occasions. As a registered charity governed by a volunteer committee, we remain committed to maintaining this vital community asset while welcoming external bookings to ensure its sustainability for future generations.
Services
Wedding Receptions
Corporate Events
Community Meetings
Theatrical Performances
Catering Facilities
Parking Access
Training Events
Highlights and features
- We offer exclusive 3-day hire for weddings with dedicated event support
- Our commercial kitchen serves 100+ guests with professional equipment
- Flexible spaces accommodate events from intimate meetings to large parties
- Charity status ensures community-focused pricing and reinvestment
- Scenic rural location with accessible parking and modern amenities
Associations and certifications
- Registered Charity (Charity Number 301142)
What people say
Modern and extremely well equipped kitchen
Memorable one
Dedicated and caring team
Beautiful space
Perfect catering
Services
Wedding Receptions
Our award-winning venue offers exclusive 3-day hire for weddings with dedicated adviser support. The Tower Room accommodates 120 guests with modular staging and AV equipment. Includes full kitchen access, tables for 100, and parking for 30 vehicles. Wedding packages start at 1,000 with refundable deposits.
Corporate Events
Flexible event spaces suitable for conferences, training sessions, and business meetings. The main hall seats 100 with AV capabilities, while the Scutt Room provides breakout space. Includes complimentary wireless internet and full kitchen facilities for refreshments.
Community Meetings
Charity-registered facility available for community groups, church meetings, and local organisations. Features two adaptable rooms with seating for 100, kitchen access, and parking. Discounted rates apply for non-commercial community use.
People
Colin Agnew
Chairman & Trustee
Overseeing strategic direction and charity governance, Colin leads our volunteer committee in maintaining this vital community asset for Horton and Chalbury residents.
Claire Robinson
Treasurer & Trustee
Managing financial operations and recruitment, Claire ensures the hall's economic sustainability while coordinating volunteer committee activities and operational staff.
Questions
What are the hall hire costs?
Wedding hire starts at £1,000 for 3 days. Commercial rates vary - please consult our tariff table for full details.
What facilities are included?
Full use of Tower Room (120 capacity), Scutt Room, commercial kitchen, tables/chairs for 100, AV equipment, and parking.
Is the hall accessible?
Yes, with disabled toilets, baby change facilities, and designated parking spaces for visitors with mobility needs.
Can we use external caterers?
Yes, the fully equipped kitchen allows self-catering or professional caterers of your choice.
Is the hall available for non-community events?
While community-focused, we welcome commercial bookings to help sustain this charity-run facility.
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Reviews (6)
Graham Haslett
Jun 18, 2019
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Great venue for hire. We used it for an art exhibition and there's plenty of space, doors to open in the summer and great views across the fields in a quiet spot of Horton where you can hear nothing but sheep grazing in the distance. Plenty of amenities, kitchen has all you need, plus dishwasher, large fridge etc etc. There's a small room available, plus chairs and tables if you need. The owner can be a little difficult to get hold of, but be persistent, it's definitely worth it
John McAuley
Oct 06, 2018
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Fantastic facilities - attended an event a friend hosted and I was really impressed with the venue and how well it is set up and easy for people to put something on
Get Up & Bounce Bouncy Castle Hire
Oct 05, 2018
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Great size hall. Very clean tidy and modern. Plenty of parking
Ideal for kids parties, entertainment, bouncy castles etc
We've done lots of parties there and great everytime. Free wi-fi as well. Log straight on. Kitchen is huge and well equiped.
Ideal for kids parties, entertainment, bouncy castles etc
We've done lots of parties there and great everytime. Free wi-fi as well. Log straight on. Kitchen is huge and well equiped.
Alistair Reeves
Jul 20, 2018
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Didn't go inside but it looks an amazing place. Outside it looks like a barn to a member of the non-farming community but the inside looks modern and purpose built.
Maria Hiscock
Jun 12, 2018
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Lovely hall. Nice size, has good kitchen, male and female toilets plus disabled/baby change toilet. Plus another separate room. In lovely surroundings. Car park is reasonable, enough for 25 cars.
Weymouth Bouncy Castles Chris
Oct 24, 2017
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We have visited this hall a few times now to provide children's party packages and it's a fantastic hall with a great kitchen and very clean
