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Facilities at our venue


The Growforward Project offers a variety of well-equipped spaces suitable for a wide range of leisure, sport, and community activities. Whether you’re planning a class, hosting an event, or running a regular group, our flexible facilities can be tailored to your needs. 

Please note: all listed capacities are approximate
Book Green Room

Green Room

Capacity: 80 people
Pricing: £40.00 per hour

Our largest indoor space - the Green Room. Adjoins The Meadow.

Equipment & services

Chairs to suit large round tables
Large thick gym mats
Large round tables. Does NOT include chairs. Please book those separately if required.
Large rectangular table
Bar serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
Screen to suit projector.
Urn of hot water only.
Projector to suit laptop etc. HDMI interface. Projector screen NOT included, please book if required.
WiFi coverage with access details displayed in the space for your use
Cafe (Shared use)
Book Meadow

Meadow

Capacity: 150 people
Pricing: £10.00 per hour

Our largest and most level outside space - The Meadow adjoins the Green Room and is bordered by a stream. 

Equipment & services

Chairs to suit large round tables
Large thick gym mats
Large round tables. Does NOT include chairs. Please book those separately if required.
Large rectangular table
Bar serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
WiFi coverage with access details displayed in the space for your use
Meadow
Book Communal Room

Communal Room

Capacity: 25 people
Pricing: £15.00 per hour

Formerly a dining room for the old boarding school, this room is flexible and has been used as a medium sized meeting room, ad-hoc office space, breakout area, dining room, and lounge. Small kitchen attached with microwave, kettle, sink, fridge etc.

Equipment & services

Chairs to suit large round tables
Large thick gym mats
Large round tables. Does NOT include chairs. Please book those separately if required.
Large rectangular table
Screen to suit projector.
Urn of hot water only.
Projector to suit laptop etc. HDMI interface. Projector screen NOT included, please book if required.
WiFi coverage with access details displayed in the space for your use
Green Roo
Book Cafe (Shared use)

Cafe (Shared use)

Capacity: 10 people
Pricing: No charge

We offer space in our Cafe for non-exclusive use.  Ideal for informal groups like knitting clubs etc.

SUGGESTED DONATION 20% OF TICKET PRICE.
Please place cash in our of our collection boxes. 

Equipment & services

Chairs to suit large round tables
Large thick gym mats
Large round tables. Does NOT include chairs. Please book those separately if required.
Large rectangular table
Bar serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
WiFi coverage with access details displayed in the space for your use
Hub (Shared use)
Book Heritage Hub (Shared Use)

Heritage Hub (Shared Use)

Capacity: 15 people
Pricing: No charge

We offer space in our Hub for non-exclusive use. This has a cafe service counter, and is sometimes used as cafe space when the cafe is busy. Ideal for informal groups like knitting clubs etc. Wheelchair accessible with accessible toilet directly accessed from this space.

SUGGESTED DONATION 20% OF TICKET PRICE.
Please place cash in our of our collection boxes. 

Equipment & services

Chairs to suit large round tables
Large thick gym mats
Large round tables. Does NOT include chairs. Please book those separately if required.
Large rectangular table
Bar serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
Urn of hot water only.
WiFi coverage with access details displayed in the space for your use
Communal Room
Book Woodland - Orchard

Woodland - Orchard

Capacity: 30 people
Pricing: £10.00 per hour

On the upper level of our Orchard is a large level outdoor area ideal for smaller groups which don't need the space of The Meadow.  Includes a small wooden summer house.
No Wi-Fi & no electricity = fewer distractions.

NOTE: access up the meadow is quite a steep walk and definitely not wheelchair accessible etc.  

Equipment & services

Chairs to suit large round tables
Large thick gym mats
Large round tables. Does NOT include chairs. Please book those separately if required.
Large rectangular table
Woodland - Orchard
Book Woodland - Copse

Woodland - Copse

Capacity: 20 people
Pricing: £10.00 per hour

Surrounded on three sides by the stream The Copse is a semi-secluded flat area of somewhat rough grassland under a canopy of trees.  Ideal for woodland construction / learning activities or similar.  Access is by walking along the Old Leat which used to feed water to the waterwheel - this is not suitable for those with limited mobility.

Equipment & services

Chairs to suit large round tables
Large thick gym mats
Large round tables. Does NOT include chairs. Please book those separately if required.
Large rectangular table
Woodland - Copse
Book Green Room & Meadow

Green Room & Meadow

Capacity: 230 people
Pricing: £50.00 per hour

Equipment & services

Chairs to suit large round tables
Large thick gym mats
Large round tables. Does NOT include chairs. Please book those separately if required.
Large rectangular table
Bar serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
Screen to suit projector.
Projector to suit laptop etc. HDMI interface. Projector screen NOT included, please book if required.
WiFi coverage with access details displayed in the space for your use
Green Room Meadow
Book Therapy Room 1

Therapy Room 1

Capacity: 6 people (min 1)
Pricing: £10.00 per hour

Equipment & services

Chairs to suit large round tables
Large thick gym mats
Large round tables. Does NOT include chairs. Please book those separately if required.
Large rectangular table
WiFi coverage with access details displayed in the space for your use
No images available
Book Growforward Garden (Shared Use)

Growforward Garden (Shared Use)

Capacity: 150 people
Pricing: No charge

Outside the Crafty Cafe & Heritage Hub sits the Growforward Garden.

SUGGESTED DONATION 20% OF TICKET PRICE. 
Please place cash in our of our collection boxes. 

Equipment & services

Chairs to suit large round tables
Large thick gym mats
Large round tables. Does NOT include chairs. Please book those separately if required.
Large rectangular table
Bar serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
WiFi coverage with access details displayed in the space for your use
No images available
Book Growforward Garden & Heritage Hub (both Shared Use)

Growforward Garden & Heritage Hub (both Shared Use)

Capacity: 165 people
Pricing: No charge



SUGGESTED DONATION 20% OF TICKET PRICE. 
Please place cash in our of our collection boxes. 

Equipment & services

Chairs to suit large round tables
Large thick gym mats
Large round tables. Does NOT include chairs. Please book those separately if required.
Large rectangular table
Bar serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
WiFi coverage with access details displayed in the space for your use
Heritage Hub
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