FACILITIES
Most of our rooms are available for hire for many suitable uses. Click here for the rates There are full disabled facilities. Broadband internet is available throughout the building.
Because we are a Methodist church, no alcohol is permitted on the premises. There must be no gambling, except simple games of chance.
If you wish to book a room or arrange to view the facilities, please our Administrator - email Tel. 01772 718741
No electrical equipment is to be used in the building unless it can be shown to have been PAT tested in the last twelve months. The use of untested equipment invalidates our insurance and the user will be liable for all costs in the case of damage or fire resulting from improper use. Details below. Click on the room names for photos. |
The outside of the building |
The church is situated on the A6 main road at crossroads about 1 mile north of the city centre. It is diagonally opposite a Shell filling station. Car parking is available onsite or nearby. (see directions) A map and directions can be found here. |
This is a PDF file highlighting the major areas of the church building (Adobe Acrobat Reader available here) |
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The Worship Space (Church) |
This area is the worship space and can also be used for weddings, larger meetings, concerts, etc. Full audio and video projection facilities are available. A full pipe organ and a 'Clavinova' keyboard are available by arrangement Seating capacity, on cushioned, comfortable pews, 350+ |
Willow Grove |
The main entrance area of the building. It is suitable for receptions, coffee mornings, presentations, meals, etc. It has serving hatch connection to the Kitchen. It is linked to the Oak Hall by a folding wall. Seating capacity - Open plan will seat 100 to 150 (240 combined with Oak Hall). |
Oak Hall |
Oak Hall is a large open space suitable for many varied events, from performance to indoor sports; fairs, large meetings, etc. It is linked with a folding wall to Willow Grove and also has access to the Copper Beech rooms. Toilet facilities are adjacent. Seating capacity 100 to 120 in rows (240 combined with Willow Grove - 150 to 200 at tables) |
Olive Grove |
This is the Chancel area of the church. It is a available for small suitable groups for devotional / discussion purposes. The area can be cleared and furniture arranged as required. Seating capacity - up to 40. |
Cedar Room |
An adaptable room with direct exterior access and adjacent toilet facilities. Seating capacity - 60 |
Copper Beech Rooms |
These rooms at the front of the building are available as two separate areas or can be used as one by opening a movable screen. Direct exterior access is available, as are nearby toilet facilities. There is also direct access to the Oak Hall. Seating capacity - 15 + 25 (or 45 combined) |
Sycamore Room |
This room is situated at the rear of the building and is self-contained with nearby toilet facilities. Seating capacity - 26 |
Palm Room |
This small room is at the front of the building and is used as the Crèche on a Sunday morning. Nearby toilet facilities available. Seating capacity - 12 to 15 |
Kitchen |
The kitchen is available by special arrangement and is fitted with full catering and hospitality facilities. A serving hatch gives direct access to Willow Grove. The kitchen can cater for up to 200 for full meal. |
Room Rates | Rooms are charged by the hour at two rates, one for local church / community use and another rate for commercial use. |