Hall Hire Rates
Regular Hire Rates (inc. VAT)
| Room Hire (Hourly Rates) | Peak (Hourly) | Off Peak (Hourly) | Optional Caretaker Service |
|---|---|---|---|
(Monday - Friday after 4 pm & weekends) |
(Monday - Friday before 4 pm) |
Per Booking |
|
Combined Townsend / Jim Fry Hall |
£46.75 |
£33.00 |
£18.00 |
Jim Fry Hall |
£23.50 |
£20.00 |
£18.00 |
Townsend Hall |
£30.50 |
£25.75 |
£18.00 |
Mary Ellis Hall |
£46.75 |
£33.00 |
£18.00 |
The Braham Suite |
£16.25 |
£14.25 |
£5.00 |
The Gibson Suite |
£16.25 |
£14.25 |
£5.00 |
For more information R.E the below pricing:
Council agreed that the regular users currently hiring the Mary Ellis Hall prior to the 1st September 2025 will benefit from a permanent 10% reduction in charges due to the construction of the Mary Ellis Bar and Jim Fry Storage Cupboard. Rates subject to future cost-of-living increases.
Please note, that any user who transfers from another hall to the Mary Ellis from 1 September 2025 in the future will be charged at the standard Mary Ellis rate (£46.75 peak / £33.00 off-peak).
New Hirers will be charged the prices under 'Current Hire Rates (inc. VAT)'.
Hire Rates for existing REGULAR HIRERS of the Mary Ellis and Jim Fry Hall from the 1 September 2025
| Room Hire (Hourly Rates) | Peak (Hourly) | Off Peak (Hourly) |
|---|---|---|
(Monday - Friday after 4 pm & weekends) |
(Monday - Friday before 4 pm) |
|
Jim Fry Hall |
£21.15 |
£18.00 |
Mary Ellis Hall |
£42.00 |
£29.70 |
Party Rates (Inc VAT)
| Type of Event | Price (Hourly) | Requirements | Optional Caretaker Service | Optional Cleaning Service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Evening Events (after 18:00) |
£58.25 |
Minimum of 5 hours |
See below for pricing |
£210.00 |
Children's Event (up to 18:00) |
Peak time rate by room (Please refer to peak time hire rates) |
Minimum of 3 hours |
See below for pricing |
£52.50 |
Caretaker Charges for Parties (Inc VAT)
| Hall | Price | Price. |
|---|---|---|
Excluding Table and Chair Linens |
Including table and chair linens, along with setup and placement services. |
|
Townsend Hall |
£26.25 |
£46.25 |
Mary Ellis |
£26.25 |
£46.25 |
Jim Fry Hall |
£18.00 |
£38.00 |
Gibson Suite |
£18.00 |
£38.00 |
Braham Suite |
£18.00 |
£38.00 |
Combined |
£36.75 |
£56.75 |