It has obtained the Hallmark 111 award for its facilities and management. The hall has a rustic look from the outside in keeping with the surrounding countryside but is light and spacious inside. It is modern in design, boasting an attractive main hall, a committee room and kitchen.
It is the venue for many varieties of clubs, activities, dance and classes that are available for everyone.
It has a large car park which can hold approximately 50 cars within its own grounds. The hire charges are competitive whether for shows, weddings, conferences, courses and parties.
The main hall dimensions are 9 metres by 14 metres. Hirers can cater for up to 120 sit-down meals. Facilities at the hall include disabled access, a removable stage, spot lights, PA system, projector, and screen.
The hall has a Performing Right Society Licence which allows performanceof copyright music. The hall is set in lovely countryside and is a beautiful venue for wedding receptions. The hall has everything that is needed to make a wonderful reception from a well equipped kitchen for either self catering or outside caterers to a lovely background for the photographs of the memorable day.
This space is light and airy and can seat up to 120 people. Double doors open for access to the grass area. The hall can provide tables and chairs, crockery, cutlery for all functions. The hall has a Premises Licence to sell Alcohol.
Well maintained and attractive grounds offering plenty of room for events such as barbeques, garden parties, and fetes. With ample room for a marquee, it is perfect for wedding receptions and parties too . The hall has off the road parking for around 50 cars.
This is a smaller room adjacent to the main hall seating up to a dozen people. It can be hired separately from the main hall and is often hired for committee meetings for various clubs and associations. It has independent access from the entrance hall.
The kitchen is 4m x 3m. This is fully equipped with fridge, dishwasher and a Rangemaster cooker. There is a large selection of cutlery, crockery and tea cups which are free to use for the hirer. A double sink for clearing up. The kitchen has a large servery area that opens out on the main hall.
Standard rate - Monday to Friday before 7pm is £12 per hour.
Private parties - After 7pm and at weekends is £18 per hour.
Large parties - 40 or more we require a £250 returnable damage deposit.
Additional time/hours for preparation/decoration or setting up must also be included in the hours
required when booking.
Stage, microphone, drop down screen and overhead projector are available for use on request for no additional fee.
Prices are periodically reviewed and subject to change.
The hall is set in picturesque grounds in a rural setting in the village of Lower Hardres and is 10 minutes from Canterbury and also 15 minutes from the M20. The hall is available for wedding receptions throughout the year, with access available from the night before for preparing the hall as well as the following morning for clearing up.
The main hall can seat up to 120 guests and in addition you can have the use of a removable stage, lighting and a PA system. In addition there is off street parking for 50 cars.
The hall has good natural light, is spacious and airy and is complemented by attractive interior and modern facilities. It has a well equipped modern kitchen for either self catering or outside caterers to use.
There are great opportunities for wedding photographs within the grounds. The outside grassed area can also be used for marquees to provide additional accommodation in conjunction with the hall. If you are looking for a wedding reception venue in the Canterbury area, Lower Hardres Village Hall is an excellent choice.
To include from 7pm the previous day to late afternoon of the day following, £650 (due to increase to £700 in May 2020) with a £100 deposit at time of booking Plus a £250 returnable damage deposit.
By telephone to the bookings secretary, Jane Grundy 01227 700 655. Your booking will only be confirmed on payment of the deposit (50% of hire charge) and the balance payable four weeks before the event. The committee reserves the right to ask for an additional deposit for certain functions and to refuse the use of the hall at their discretion.
Notice of cancellation of less than 4 weeks forfeits 50% of your deposit of hire charge Notice of cancellation of less than 2 weeks forfeits all of your deposit of hire charge.
Tuesday evenings 7.00pm – 9.15pm and, Sunday mornings 9.30am – 11.30am.
Contact: Alex Creamer 07732227305, Email: [email protected]
Full details of the programme of lectures, information about the Society and its activities, are available on: www.alpinegardensociety.net/groups/East-Kent
Monthly on 2nd Friday Evenings 7.00pm – 10.00pm (talks begin 7.30pm)
Contact: Jeremy Spon 01227 780038,
Email: [email protected]
Wednesday mornings 10.00am – 12.30pm
Contact: Phillip Young 01227 791972
Monthly on 3rd Saturday mornings 9.30am – 4.30pm
Email: Jenny Simmons at [email protected]
Website: www.eastkentembroiderers.org.uk
Classes are held on Mondays 12.00pm - 1.00pm.
Please contact Silvina Fairbrass for additional information
Email: [email protected]
Class is held on Friday morning 9.30am -10.30am. For further information please contact Hayley Acton Email: [email protected]
Classes are held on Tuesdays 11 -12.30.
For further information please contact Lucy Markes (NCT Practitioner)
Email: [email protected]
Three shows a year in Spring, Summer and Autumn and regular quiz nights New members always welcome.
Contact: Lyn Cornelius, 01227 472104
Email: [email protected]
Classes are held on Tuesday morning during term time 9.30am -10.30am. For additional information please contact Fraida Keen
Email: [email protected]
Classes are held on Thursday, 1.00pm -2.15pm during term time.
Please contact Nancy Elliott for further information
Email: [email protected]
Classes are held on Thursdays 5.15pm -6.15pm.
Please contact Miles Standen for more information
Email: [email protected]
Monthly on 2nd Tuesday evenings 7.30pm
Argentine Tango classes for all levels from absolute beginners up to advanced. Teachers are professionally trained in Europe and Buenos Aires and offer private tuition, regular classes, courses and holidays. Thursdays: Contact: Jon and Sarah Cardwell Davies 01227 459225, mobile 07761785142 Email: [email protected] Website: www.atse.co.uk
Monthly on 3rd Wednesday evenings 7.30pm – 10.30pm.
Contact: Emma Haines 01227 830558
Email: [email protected]
with Shanta in the tradition of Satyananda integrated yoga Classes suitable for men and women of all ages and levels of fitness. Beginners especially welcome Mondays 10.00am - 11.30 am Contact Shanta 01227 700442 Email: [email protected]
Yoga helps develop a positive, relaxed approach to everyday life. The beauty of yoga is that it offers benefits and postures for any shape, age, and body type. First lesson is free. Classes are held on Monday 1.30pm -3.00pm, Tuesday 1.00pm -2.30pm, Wednesday 4.30pm -6.00pm, Thursday 10.00am -11.30am.
Please contact Cheryle Rivers for further information Email: [email protected]
If you have any questions, please contact email or call us and we will get back to you shortly.
Lower Hardres, Lower Hardres, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 5NP.
