Weddings & Events
Weddings & Events at Whiston Village Hall
With its spacious layout, flexible facilities, and scenic countryside setting, Whiston Village Hall offers a practical and attractive venue for a wide range of events.
The hall is well suited to weddings, parties, corporate functions, training days, exhibitions, and regular group activities. Whether you are organising a private celebration or a professional event, our adaptable space can be arranged to meet your requirements. Bookings are welcomed from both the local community and commercial organisations.
the lobby
As you step through the main doors of the village hall, a sense of warmth and hospitality embraces you in our expansive lobby area. The reception area has a large cloakroom and access to the carpeted meeting room. This inviting space is thoughtfully designed to provide an excellent setting for meeting and greeting guests, creating a welcoming atmosphere for all who enter.
Stairs and a lift lead down into the spacious main hall with its separate bar and kitchen.
THE MEETING ROOM
The large carpeted meeting room is accessed from the main lobby area, often used in conjunction with the main hall to serve a buffet or other food (e.g. Hog Roast) or to serve as a “quiet zone”. The room holds around 40 people and is fully equipped with tables and chairs.
The meeting room can be booked separately to the main hall and be flexibly configured offering an excellent space for smaller corporate meetings, training events, craft workshops and small gatherings.
THE Main Hall
The main hall is the largest area and has a polished block wood floor. The hall can hold up to 300 people (seated cinema style). However for events, wedding receptions, anniversaries or parties you will normally wish to seat your guests at tables for part of the event at least. We have 25 large (122cm diameter) round tables which will seat 6-7 with “normal” place settings (8 if just drinks and nibbles). If you are planning a formal meal, we can also provide 3 large rectangular tables which create a “top table” for around 10-11 people. This allows you to seat between 150 and 200 comfortably at tables.
Catering Facilities
Whether you are doing your own catering or have hired professionals, our spacious, well-equipped kitchen will allow you to prepare and present anything from simple nibbles to a fine dining dinner. Hirers are provided with kitchen facilities which have plenty of space for food preparation. There is a large oven/hob as well as food warming facilities (bain-marie) and a commercial microwave. We can also provide cutlery and crockery place settings in white if required. Vehicle access to the rear of the premises allows for easy loading and unloading for caterers.
THE BAR
There is a superb bar service provided by our licensees, The Drop Inn. A ‘non-alcoholic’ bar can also be accommodated on request. As well as a regular bar, our bar team can provide a wide range of drinks packages to include reception drinks, table wines and cocktails.
Dressing the venue
We encourage hirers to decorate the venue in their own style. The walls, ceiling and stage backing are neutral colours, so you can put your own stamp on the place. We have a centrally located “hitch” allowing drapes to be pulled up into a tent style or for something as simple as a balloon net.
Versatile Venue Features
The hall has a flexible staging system (included in the hire price) which can be constructed toa size or shape of your choosing. In its basic format it is large enough for discos and 4 to 6 piece bands.
We also have a PA system available for you if required. It’s a 100watt system ideal for background music and speeches. The hall also has free Wi-Fi so you can stream your favourite playlists.
A free-standing projector and wall mounted large screen are also available for hire.
Weddings
If you’re considering holding your special day at our charming village hall, we warmly invite you to explore our wedding day brochure for an array of details, information and packages tailored for you.
Accessibility
The hall is fully accessible, with ramps, reserved parking for disabled drivers and a disabled lift and toilet. (which also contains baby changing facilities)
Outside
The on-site car park can accommodate 60 vehicles in marked bays. This includes four spaces adjacent to entrances which are reserved for disabled drivers. The car park is not locked after events, so your guests may leave cars, travel home with other designated drivers and collect their own vehicles the following day. Opposite the hall there is a children’s play area with swings, slides and a large grass area allowing young ones to run about and let off steam.