The original building of the hall commenced in 1909 in the wonderful Arts and Crafts style of
the era and was funded by public subscription and gifted land.
The construction is of the high standard expected of the day, of generous proportions with
large windows and high ceilings affording plenty of light.
Subsequently, thanks to a lottery grant, the hall has been extended and improved.
The running and management of the hall is, and always has been, undertaken by volunteers
overseen by our Trustees.
Located in the centre of the village, Charmouth’s Community Hall provides a space for a variety of local groups, sports clubs, meetings and functions. Available for hire, the building boasts a large hall, club room, kitchens, an outside area and parking.
We are indebted to many local trades’ people in our lovely village who give us their time and
support in the hall’s maintenance at favourable rates.
The main hall has many uses. It has a polished wood sprung floor and a small stage which measures 8m (L) by 2m (D). Double glazed windows, heating and air conditioning have recently been installed which add to the comfort. The premises are equipped to cater for functions of up to 80 seated guests or up to hundred and 120 standing.
The floor is marked out for a badminton court and badminton posts and net are available. Pickleball equipment is also available for use. The bowls club welcomes anyone wishing to take up short mat bowls to any of their weekly sessions.
A licensed bar facility with security hatch can be made available upon request. Unfortunately bouncy castles are not suitable for booking into the hall because of the sprung floor.
The club room is cosy and centrally heated giving a warm ambience to the room during the winter months. Chairs and tables are available and there is a serving hatch between the clubroom and the kitchen. This room is ideal for small gatherings and groups.
The main kitchen includes a six burner commercial cooker, a warming oven, microwave and fridge. Crockery and cutlery pots and pans and dishes are also available.
The small kitchen has kettles and is available to make beverages and small snacks. Again, crockery and cutlery are available.
Note:
The main hall and club room hire includes use of the small kitchen for making tea coffee and soft drinks.
There is limited parking. A dedicated disabled parking space is available at the front of the hall. The tennis club area is private and parking by hall users is prohibited so please do not use that area.
There is a public car park situated approximately 40m on the right past the hall towards the sea on the south side.
Concrete ramps are located at the front and both sides of the hall enabling access to all downstairs areas of the premises. There is a disabled downstairs toilet.
St Andrews community hall, built in Charmouth in 1909, cranks the ambition up even further, with pebbledashed buttresses and a frontage clad with mock-Tudor timbers, giving the indoor lawn bowls sessions a whiff of Merrie Olde England.
The Guardian (Article)