Buckfastleigh Town Hall

It was built in 1887 as a “Town Hall, Institute, Technical School, Free Library and other like purposes” for the use of the inhabitants of Buckfastleigh. It is run as a charity known as the Buckfastleigh Town Hall and Institute.

Use of the kitchen is included in bookings for the Main Hall and Rooms 2/3. The Oven (in Rm 2 Kitchen), PA System and Small Projector/Screen can be hired at a cost of £10 per booking. Cinema Equipment available to Hire.

Musical Events : An additional £1.00 per session will be charged for bookings where music is played unless proof is provided that it is exempt from Performing Right Society Copyright.

Cancelled Bookings : Rooms booked and not used will be charged for, unless at least 24 hours prior notice is given for the cancellation.

green room
The Green Room (2)

For one off bookings in the Main Hall please contact Clair Stevens, Town Hall Administrator on 01364 388017 or admin@buckfastleigh.gov.uk to discuss. The administrator reserves the right to refuse a booking.

Deposits : Deposits are required. Speak to admin.

Restrictions On Times : License restrictions are as follows :
Monday to Thursday inclusive – 7:00pm to 12:00 midnight
Friday to Saturday inclusive – 7:00pm to 12:30 midnight

The Town Hall is licensed to serve alcohol. A Sale of Alcohol Permission form can be purchased from the Town Hall office for a fee of £21. Please allow at least 10 days for this prior to your booking. The Town Hall operates a ‘Think 25’ Policy. If you are lucky enough to look younger than 25 years old you will be asked for I.D.

HIRING CHARGES FOR THE TOWN HALL (Effective 1st April 2020)

ROOM RATE PER HOUR SPECIAL RATE * NOTES

MAIN HALL £16.50 £13.00 MAX CAPACITY 250

ROOM 2 OR ROOM 3 £11.00 £9.00 MAXIMUM CAPACITY 60 PER ROOM

COUNCIL CHAMBER £11.00 £9.00 MAXIMUM CAPACITY 20

ROOM 5 £8.00 £5.50 MAXIMUM CAPACITY 10

(*) Special rates apply to registered Charities, CIC and not for profit organisations (proof required).

A 20% discount will be applied to all bookings of 4 hours or more for Buckfastleigh/Buckfast Residents paying Council Tax to Teignbridge District Council (Proof required)