Venue Hire
Venue Hire
All our rooms have self contained heating controls & free Wi-Fi for all users.
To check availability or make a booking please use our Hall Master system.
For more details or assistance, please call 01309 674 388 or email [email protected].
Hire Rates
* Reduced rate for charities and voluntary groups.
Main Hall
| Standard | £40.00 / hr |
| Reduced * | £30.00 / hr |
| Commercial | £70.00 / hr |
Lesser Hall
| Standard | £30.00 / hr |
| Reduced * | £16.00 / hr |
| Commercial | £50.00 / hr |
North Room
| Standard | £25.00 / hr |
| Reduced * | £15.00 / hr |
| Commercial | £45.00 / hr |
Kitchen
| Standard | £25.00 / hr |
| Reduced * | £15.00 / hr |
| Commercial | £45.00 / hr |
Whole Building per day (8 hours+) per half day (5-7 hours)
| Standard | £960 / day | £480 / half day |
| Reduced * | £608 / day | £304 / half day |
| Commercial | £1680 / day | £840 / half day |
Additional Fees / Equipment
| House PA System (including microphone) | Included on request |
| Portable Projector & Portable Screen | Standard: £20 Reduced: £15 Commercial: £40 |
| Overhead Projector & Overhead Screen | Rented from Film Forres |
| Overhead Screen Only | Rented from Film Forres |
| Chairs – Blue Polypropylene | Included |
| Chairs – Red Cushioned | Rented from FACT, prior arrangement required |
| Tables – Trestle Long Brown | Included |
| Tables – Small Square White | Included |
| House/Stage Lights | Included |
Notes for Hirers
- A non-refundable deposit of 25% is required for all events.
- A non-refundable deposit of £50.00 is payable on booking a Coffee Morning in 2024/25.
- Full Day Charges are for a minimum of 8 hours, Half Day Charges are for 4-6 hours, this does not include the Reading Room.
- The Normal Letting Times are 9:00am to Midnight – Monday to Sunday.
- Charges include heating, ordinary lights, & toilet accommodation at the commencement & end of each let.
- Extended Cleaning Services are available upon request and will be charged at £25.00 per hour.
- A £75.00 advanced fee may be charged to cover housekeeping. This will be refunded subject to the areas used being left in a satisfactory condition after the let.
- Charges do not include Royalties to the Performing Right Society.
- Hire of the FACT Bar is £75.00. Hirer to supply all stock and relevant licences and permissions. Alternatively arrangements can be made for FACT to run the bar on the Hirer’s behalf.
- Technical & Film Forres Equipment including the red chairs are ONLY available by prior arrangement – please phone the FACT Office to arrange.
Main Spaces
Main Hall
The Main Hall is a large space that works well for a wide variety of events & activities.
Lesser Hall
The Lesser Hall has a beautiful round ‘skylight’ giving plenty of natural light.
North Room
The North Room is a self-contained room ideal for training events & has a hearing loop.