About Gilberdyke War Memorial Hall
The Gilberdyke War Memorial Hall and Playing Field was opened in January 1924, to commemorate the armed forces who served in the First World War.
Today the Hall offers a wide range of facilities to the community, designed to support events and functions like parties, user groups, wedding receptions and concerts/dances.
Main Hall - This is the primary area of the Hall, with a polished hardwood floor. There is also a side area which is carpeted, complete with tables and chairs. Bouncy castle available for indoor use only.
Maximum capacity - 100 seated or 200 standing.
Bar - A fully licenced bar offering competitive prices, including draught beer and cider, bottled and canned beer, plus spirits, wine, soft drinks and crisps.
Conference Room - Adjacent to the main hall, this is ideal for smaller events, meetings, elections and other private events. Includes wall-mounted monitor/TV (no TV licence) and free guest wifi. Old style projector and screen available.
Maximum capacity - 50 seated or 100 standing.
Kitchen - A large, fully appointed kitchen - microwave, fridge, double oven.
Stage - Mainly for concerts, looks on to the main hall.
Playing field - can be booked for private parties and events, plus our own outside events like Bonfire Night. At all other times it's open to the general public. Contains football pitch layout and goalposts. No dogs, please!
Car park - free!
Private Bookings
It's not only the Hall committee that can hold events, you can put on your own event at the Memorial Hall whenever it's available.
All you need to do is contact the Bookings Manager to secure the time and date.
The most common purposes for private bookings are:
Wedding Receptions
Christenings
Birthday Parties
Business meetings and small conferences
These are examples, but when you book the Hall, you can use it for just about any purpose.
The Memorial Hall can be an ideal venue for you:
Local - many villagers can walk to it (and back!).
Free parking if you have to drive.
Choice of large hall with stage, bar and dance area, or conference room next to the kitchen, or both.
Access to the stage and sound system.
Clean up can be done for you for a nominal fee.
