Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions?
Take a look at the FAQ and contact us if you need clarification.
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Monday - Friday - 08.00 - 22.00
Sunday - 12.00 - 20.00
Saturday - 08.00 - 22.00Saturdays - min 5 hours
eg. 09.00 - 14.00 +
Sundays - min 4 hours
eg. 12.00 - 16.00 +
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Banquet style - 136 seated
Theatre style - 180 seated -
We have accessibility entrance and exit to the venue, on ground level only.
Accessibility restroom ground floor.
Induction loop system -
For the main hall:
Rectangular tables and banquet style chairs
Stage (fixed position)
Small fridge
Stage lighting (extra charge)
Bluetooth music to our speakers (extra charge)
Projector (extra charge) -
Since we are in a quiet residential area, we do not allow alcohol. We may at a discretion allow a glass of bubbly for a toast.
Occasionally we allow DJ’s and have a sound limiter in place.
Music must stop 1 hour before the event end time or when clear up starts whichever is the earliest. -
We allow free standing decorations on the floor, tables or stage.
No decoration or such item is to be attached, stuck or pinned to any furnishing such as walls, doors, railings, ceilings.
We do not allow naked flames (except under chatting dishes), nor confetti, glitter, smoke machines.
We allow small bouncy castles inside only 8.6ft high, anything higher will damage our lights.
We do not have an outdoor area, all guests must remain inside the venue especially children during the hire times.
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Yes, we allow you to bring in your own catering. For warm food you may bring in chaffing dishes and serve in the main hall.
We do not allow microwaves, air fryers, gas or electronic cooking appliances.
With warm food we respect you to have dishes that do not emit a strong odour, in respect for other hires in the venue at that time. -
We do not hire out for 18th and 21st parties, hen and stag do’s, any event held outside, events that require a sound technician.
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Yes, your set up for decorations and clear up at the end is to be included in your event hire times.
Please allow plenty of time at the beginning and end of your event, with past events Weddings can take 2-3 hours to set up and clear away.
The venue will be locked at the agreed time.
If you are waiting for a lift or taxi please wait outside the venue grounds. -
Yes, you will need to leave the venue in the same condition as on arrival.
Cleaning materials supplied, however you will need to bring your own bin bags.
Large rubbish items you will need to take home. -
All customer suppliers are required to hold the necessary insurances and required to complete their own risk assessment form on arrival and present to Amrita Hall if requested.
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A Special Deposit £250 will be applied to cover for any damage and disturbance including:
Chairs & Tables not put away correctly - £40,
Chairs & Tables damage - £25 min each,
Wall damage - £50 min,
Music exceeding acceptable levels (heard from outside) & Nuisance activity (including noise levels from outside such as loud children, noise levels when exiting the venue) £100 min
Other damage - £open
Stage moved (or attempted) - £50, Rubbish not removed - £open.
The customer will be liable for such amounts and will be deducted from the Special Deposit. The remaining balance or Special Deposit in full will be refunded typically 14 days after account details supplied, after the event.
An invoice will be sent to the customer if the damage exceeds the Special deposit -
Yes we do have suggestive floor layouts for the main hall. Refer to the pdf’s at the end of this page
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We take pride in being transparent with our charges and break them out.
Do make sure you include these in your budget. Pricing can be found on Pricing page:
Charges: Venue Hire, Professional disinfectant clean, Staff.
Plus any optional items you require such as sound system, projector, etc