Halls and Rooms to Hire

Beacon Hall and Surrounding Field

Beacon Hall is managed by the Parish Council.

Facilities: Main hall, lounge, bar/serving area, full equipped catering kitchen. Crockery, tables, chairs, wifi, speakers connected via bluetooth.

Cost: £15 per hour with a minimum booking of 3 hours.
Please be aware that as from 1st April 2025 prices will change to £16 per hour or £20 per hour if you require the full canteen.

Beacon Hall

Image Courtesy of Keith Lindsay-Cameron

Facilities

Main Hall

The main hall is approx 25ft by 50ft, and can seat up to 100 with full table settings.

There is direct access to the car park for loading / offloading.

The space is suitable for a wide range of uses.

Lounge

The lounge is self contained or can be used in conjunction with the main hall or on its own. It is suitable as a dining room for up to 30, or for meetings up to 25.

There is direct access to the open grassed area at the front of the hall.

Bar / Serving Area

Whether you’re planning a big party or just a small gathering this serving area is perfect for your needs. It serves both the main hall and lounge through serving hatches.

Kitchen

The kitchen has all you need to cater for your event or gathering. A large oven and hob, with, fridge and plenty of work-surface for food preparation. There is a hatch through to the main hall for serving your food.

History

The land on which Beacon Hall stands and the finance for the construction of the Hall and of the nearby children's play area, were provided for the village of Peasedown St John by the Westbury Homes / Beazer Homes consortium in relation to the construction of over 1000 new homes in the village. The site of the Hall and its surrounding gardens, Beacon Field and car park are currently leased to Peasedown St John Parish Council by Bath & North East Somerset Council.

Peasedown St John Community Association was formed at a public meeting in 1989, when the Association took on responsibility for the design and construction of what is now Beacon Hall (opened December 1995) and of the play area which was completed in February 1996. The Association was originally registered as a Charity in 1991; in June 1999 it became a Company Limited by Guarantee and was re-registered as a Charitable Company.

Until 21st December 2012 the hall was run by Peasedown St John Community Association. From this date Peasedown St John Parish Council manage the Hall and Beacon Field.

The Parish Council Office is located at Beacon Hall and carry all responsibility for the security and key-holding duties, for financial and general management, and for overall care and maintenance of the Hall and grounds.

Bookings

For booking enquiries or for more details about activities and events at the hall please email beaconhall@peasedownstjohnparishcouncil.gov.uk or telephone 01761 434983.

Recreation Ground - Canteen & Accessible Toilet

Suitable for meetings and smaller events, or events outside whilst providing an indoor area where food and drinks can be prepared/served.

The facilities on the Recreation Ground are owned under Charity Trust, which is managed by the Parish Council as the Charity Trustee.

Facilities: Kitchen area, meeting table and chairs, high speed internet, accessible toilet.

Cost: £10 per hour with a minimum booking of 3 hours.