Gaskell Memorial Hall

Emsgate Lane, Silverdale, LA5 0RA, Lancashire, England

The Gaskell Hall is named after Elizabeth Gaskell, the novelist who regularly stayed in the village. 

We have two main rooms that can be booked for a variety of activities and is used regularly by village and other groups for many events such as, yoga, pilates, Saturday coffee mornings, Village Players productions, line-dancing, country-dancing, badminton, W.I; one-off parties, lectures, concerts, public meetings etc.

Main Hall

The main hall can be used for Coffee Mornings, Parties, Dances, Community Cinema, Play productions and any other private functions you may wish to hold, the sprung floor is perfect for dancing! Seating and tables for up to 200 and an attached kitchen.

Wheelchair access is possible and their is a disabled toilet.

Also available:

A sound system with induction loop for hearing-aid users, with cable mike or  radio mikes, USB, Headphone Jack and Bluetooth connections.

Full size projection screen, the curtains have blackout linings so the hall can be darkened for projection etc.

The Green Room 

The Green Room can be used for conferences, meetings and smaller private functions. Seating for up to 40. It has it's own large kitchen and it's own entrance. It is on the first floor with access by stairs.




Hall Type
Village Hall
Year Built
1931
Overall Capacity
200
Seating Capacity
160

Availability and Hire Costs

Availability: The hall is available throughout the year. Please see the availability calendars on our website for when the hall is free.

Hire Costs: Please see our website.


Suitable For

This venue is suitable for the following occasions.

Wedding, Party, Reunion, Anniversary, Training, Children's Party, Local Community Meeting, Societies and Clubs, Music Event, Theatre Production, Band Practise, Other, Christenings / Blessings, Wakes, Baby Groups, Fitness Classes / Yoga, Educational Pursuits, Church Event / Choir Practice, School Events, Naming Ceremonies, Film Shoots, Dance Classes

Facilities

  • ✓ Staging
  • ✓ Main Hall
  • ✓ Small Hall
  • ✓ Committee Room
  • ✓ Entrance
  • ✓ Coffee Bar
  • ✓ Kitchen
  • ✓ Accessible Toilets
  • ✓ Baby Changing Facilities
  • ✓ Changing Facilities
  • ✓ Wheelchair Access
  • ✓ Broadband Internet
  • ✓ Wifi
  • ✓ Parking

Equipment

  • ✓ Fridge
  • ✓ Kettle
  • ✓ Cooker
  • ✓ Microwave
  • ✓ Black-Out Facility
  • ✓ Projection Screen
  • ✓ Projector
  • ✓ Film Projector
  • ✓ Fire Alarms
  • ✓ Window Locks
  • ✓ Sound Equipment
  • ✓ Public Address System
  • ✓ Hearing Loop
  • ✓ Cutlery
  • ✓ Tea Crockery
  • ✓ Dinner Crockery
  • ✓ Glassware
  • ✓ Defibrillator
Contact
Gaskell Hall Bookings Secretary
Website

This listing was last updated: 01/05/2025

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Contact
Gaskell Hall Bookings Secretary
Website
Hall Type
Village Hall
Year Built
1931
Overall Capacity
200
Seating Capacity
160

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