Muker Public Hall is available for hiring for a full day, half-day or an evening. It is an ideal venue for professional development activities or social occasions. It has been used for:
- wedding and christening receptions and funeral teas
- relaying services such as funerals or weddings from the adjacent St Marys Church
- formal seated dinners and lunches
- external meetings
- polling station for elections
- dances
- professional development activities such as seminars and workshops
- art exhibitions
- public consultations
- recording the latest Muker Silver Band CD
- concerts by Muker Silver Band and a local folk band
- a base for walking groups
The Hall has:
- a fully equipped kitchen for use either by the hirer or by commercial caterers (we have a list of local caterers who are familiar with and regularly use the hall),
- male and female toilets,
- an overhead projector and drop down screen with PA and multi media facilities
- Wi-Fi is also available
- capacity to seat up to 120 people in audience style or 80 at rectangular tables
The Hall is situated in a quiet village with lovely views of the countryside and close to a number of short walks including through the well-known Muker meadows which are ideal for short breaks from workshop activities. They also benefit from :
- on-road parking available round the village or, where there are significant numbers, in the council run car park in the village
- several bed and breakfast facilities in, and near, the village, as well as holiday cottages and a nearby campsite
- a community-owned pub in the village that serves meals
- a teashop serving lunches and snacks
- a Craft Gallery which offers coffee and snacks.
The current rates for hiring are:
Hall per day (08.00-18.00) including kitchen and audio equipment £80
Hall per half day (08.00-13.00 or 13.00-18.00) including kitchen and audio equipment £50
Hall per evening (17.00-23.00) including kitchen and audio equipment £60
Institute (does not include catering or toilet facilities) per evening £20
Any events of less than half a day can be booked at an hourly rate of £9 per hour.
Set up and clear up costs are charged at the hourly rate of £9 per hour for all events of less than a full day booking.
Special rates are available for residents of Muker Parish.
You can download Muker Public Hall booking form in Word or PDF and return to mukerorg@gmail.com
Conditions of Hire can be downloaded here.
If you have any questions about potential hiring or wish to explore possible availability, please use the contacts here