Venue Hire

Venue Hire

We are happy to discuss the private hire of our facilities to other community groups when they are not in use for Scouting activities and during school holidays. We do not hire the facilities for private parties / events.

Photo showing the main room of Whalley Range Scouts HQThe main hall

The facilities available include:

  • The 70m2 main hall (14m x 5m) – maximum capacity 60 people.
  • A 10m2 meeting room (3m x 3.5m) – maximum capacity 10 people.
  • A kitchen with double sinks, a range cooker, microwave and water boiler with a serving hatch to the main hall.
  • 300m2 of gravel surfaced external space, plus an additional 600m2 grassed area suitable for a marquee. There are external sockets and an external water tap if required.
  • Bike parking for 14+ bicycles. There is very limited on-street parking for vehicles and a condition of booking is that you or your users do not park on the street near the building. The linked page shows where parking is available nearby.

Unisex toilets, including disabled toilet facilities, are accessible via the external walkway

The main hall, kitchen and toilets are wheelchair accessible.

Diagram showing building layout and room sizes

Layout of Whalley Range Scouts HQ

Building Layout

Booking Availability and Rates

Availability of the main hall for term time bookings. This only includes long-term bookings and there may be other bookings or Scouts use not shown here, and other facilities may still be available. Daytime and evening availability is different during school holidays when Scouts activities are not running. Please email for details.

Morning (9am to 1pm) Afternoon (1pm to 5pm) Evening (5pm to 9pm)
Monday Available Booked Booked
Tuesday Available Available Booked
Wednesday Booked Available Booked
Thursday Available Available Booked
Friday Available Available Available
Saturday Booked Booked Available
Sunday Booked Available Available
Availability for the main hall – September 2023

Hire Rates: £50 for morning / afternoon / evening. The minimum booking is 3 hours. Rates for long term bookings for community / VCS use are negotiable.

If you want to discuss hiring the facilities, please email us at lettings@2ndwhalleyrangescouts.org.uk

Put your phone down and what are you left with? Just teamwork, courage and the skills to succeed.’
Bear Grylls, Chief Scout Bear Grylls