Facilities
Opened in 2004, Areley Kings Village Hall is a modern and well maintained building situated less than one mile from the centre of Stourport-on-Severn in Worcestershire.
The hall, close to the beautiful Worcestershire countryside but conveniently located in the centre of the village, overlooks the community recreation ground and playground. It comprises a large and light main hall, suitable for functions of all kinds. There is a large stage with 2 backstage rooms. A smaller meeting room is also available and can be booked separately for smaller events – seats 12 around large tables or max 30 theatre style. This room has a SMART TV. A separate buffet room is next to the kitchen and main hall – this room can seat 24 people at round tables
The well-appointed kitchen is generously equipped, with serving hatches to both the main hall and small buffet room. The foyer is large and well lit. There are ample toilet facilities, including a separate disabled toilet with changing table for babies. The large car park has 30 spaces. An emergency defibrillator is in the hall’s foyer.
The main hall will seat 110 people around tables and up to 140 in rows [theatre style], and is equipped with a PA system, large screen, Wi-Fi, and lighting which can be dimmed. There is a choice of rectangular trestle tables, or large circular tables. Tablecloths and glassware are available to hire at an extra cost. There are also kids tables and chairs for parties.
Children’s Parties
Our hall is a popular venue for younger children’s parties. Please note – we are booked up months in advance so please check availability to reserve your preferred date. There are children’s tables and chairs on request. We are suitable for some bouncy castles. Please note we do not allow helium balloons as they can damage our ventilation system if they are released. To request a booking, click on the date and our Hallmaster system will guide you from there. HIRE CHARGES Hire of the main hall for a weekend party is £65.00. Please note that we allow one party per day. This ensures the hall is clean for the hirer. Therefore, if a party is already in our Calendar for your chosen date, we will be unable to accept an additional booking.
Booking the Hall
Important – Please check our calendar before making an enquiry. Our hall is very busy and has very limited availability. If your chosen date and time is available, please click on the + sign for the chosen room and date in our calendar and the Hallmaster system will process your request
Please note that all events must end by 10 pm from Sunday – Thursday, and by 11 pm Friday & Saturday. We do not accept any evening bookings that involve alcohol. The Hall must be locked up 30 minutes after the end of an event. If you require extra cleaning up time this may be available the next morning for an additional charge of £10 – please ask when making a booking. Please note that we allow one party per day. This ensures the hall is clean for the hirer. Therefore, if a party is already in our Calendar for your chosen date, we will be unable to accept an additional booking.
PRICING: To view our latest pricing rates please click here. There are different rates for community/charitable events and private functions.
All bookings must be approved by the Bookings Officer prior to confirmation. From 1st April 2023 all bookings must be made by the online calendar and Hallmaster system. This requires you to create a Hallmaster account. To view the Hallmaster Customer User Guide CLICK HERE
All persons or organisations booking the hall must agree and adhere to our Terms & Conditions of hire. Areley Kings Village Hall has a Premises Licence issued by Wyre Forest District Council and a PPL licence. All organisers of events selling alcohol must complete the necessary forms and abide by licensing regulations – please contact our Bookings Officer for more information.
Specialist sound, multimedia & lighting equipment is available at an discretionary additional charge but only for stage productions by professional and amateur art groups and only by prior arrangement.
