Charlton Down Village Hall

General information

Charlton Down Village Hall complex (Herrison Hall) was built in 1895 and updated in 2003. The Ballroom, Watts Room, 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.

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. Please telephone Crayston Lee on 01305 264 060.

Audio Visual needs in the Ballroom are covered by a 4 metre x 3 metre 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. All sound & lighting equipment must be booked in advance through the Bookings Secretary, to ensure that it is installed, set up and tested before the event. The Internet link is supplied by BT Internet and as such the supply relies on their service.

PIANO. A Casio Celviano electronic piano has recently been kindly donated by Mrs. Hooper of Poole through her daughter, Mrs. Elliot of Charlton Down. This is a wonderful addition to our facilities in the hall and we look forward to hearing it at future functions.

The Village Hall is managed entirely by volunteers. We also have a number of “Friends of Herrison Hall” who assist with maintenance, opening/closing duties and help with major events. If you have any relevant skills or spare time and would like help out with the Village Hall, please contact one of the Trustees. Help is always needed and very much welcomed. Clients are respectfully reminded that all rooms should be returned to the state and layout as they are found.

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 Trustees if you need help or advice on any matter relating to the Village Hall.