Frequently Asked Questions
How many spaces are there in the car park?
How many spaces are there in the car park?
Approximately 60 spaces.
Is the village hall wheelchair accessible?
The building is fully accessible with no steps except to the stage area. There is also a disabled toilet.
Can I hire the field next to the village hall?
The playing field next to the village hall is owned by Shipham Football Club. Please contact them for to enquire about hire: shiphamafc@btinternet.
How many tables and chairs are available?
We have approximately 200 chairs and 40 tables available for use by hirers. There are at least 32 large banqueting tables (1830mm x 685mm, 760mm high), and 8 smaller tables (915mm x 685mm, 698mm high).
I have left something behind at the hall, where is it?
Personal belongings that are found at the village hall are usually placed in in the lost property box which is located in the cloakroom cupboard in the lobby area. If you have lost something , please check there. If the item is not in the lost property, possibility because it is valuable, then it may be that the organiser of group/class that you attended has taken your lost property for safekeeping.
Do you have bar facilities?
The village hall is licensed for the sale of alcohol on the premises, but we do not provide an onsite bar service. If you wish to sell or serve alcohol to guests you will need to personally arrange this for your booking. You will find there are several local mobile bar companies which provide such a service.
Do you offer discounted rates?
Apart from offering discounted hire charges to residents of Shipham, Rowberrow and Star along with village-based organisations, we do not offer discounts for any other reason unless otherwise decided by the management committee.
Am I able to play music from my phone/tablet?
Yes. It is possible to connect your devices to our speakers via bluetooth.
Are dogs allowed in the hall?
No animals are allowed on the premises, with the exception of guide dogs.
What is the maximum capacity of each room?
Please see our Facilities page for this information.
Are bouncy castles allowed?
We are able to accommodate small bouncy castles in the Main Hall. The maximum height for these is 3.8m, and you will often find that the local bouncy castle hire companies are well acquainted with our venue.
Can we stay in the village hall overnight?
Our premises license is only applicable between the hours of 7am and 11pm on Sun-Thurs, and 7am to 1am on Fridays and Saturdays. We can therefore not accommodate overnight bookings in our village hall.
What restrictions are there for decorating the hall for a party/wedding?Can we stay in the village hall overnight?
Use of sellotape or bluetack on the walls is not permitted. There are picture hooks from which bunting or lights can be hung from. Please do not hang anything from the ceiling. Scaffolding may be used with drapes to a 'marquee' effect, with adequate bases for the vertical poles to sit on, to prevent damage to the floor surface.
What are your terms and conditions of hire?
Our T&Cs can be read here.