Braithwaite Institute

Braithwaite Institute, Braithwaite, Keswick, CA12 5RY, Cumbria, England

Braithwaite Institute comprises a large well equipped hall, a good size meeting room, large well appointed kitchen; as well as extensive grounds providing a cricket pitch, football pitch, all-weather tennis courts, bowling green, club-house and extensive parking.

Surrounded by the stunning fells of the North Lake District and just five minutes from Keswick, and 25 minutes from the M6 and Penrith mainline station, it serves both the local community and visitors from further afield.

We are also able to accommodate overnight bookings for sports or hiking groups, both in the hall, and on the sports fields; which benefit from use of showers and toilet facilities.

The hall has level access from the car park, which can accommodate up to 70 cars.

The main hall has a full stage, a small bar area, and is licensed for:

175 seated at tables

290 dancing only

250 closely seated audience

We regularly host weddings, conferences, training events and AGMs.

We are a great base for competitive running and cycling events.

We can host large caravan and camping groups as well as climbing/hiking clubs and DofE groups.

Hall Type

Village Hall

Year Built

1930

Year Refurbished

2005

Overall Capacity

275

Seating Capacity

250

Availability and Hire Costs

Availability: The hall is generally available every day, all year.

Hire Costs: Main Hall £20 per hour Harvey Davies Room (includes kitchen) £15 per hour Whole building £24 per hour Whole building (weekend package) £1,500 Camping: £11 pppn Caravans: £12 pn

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, Dog Training, Naming Ceremonies, Film Shoots, Banqueting, Asian Wedding, Corporate Events, Dance Classes

Facilities

✓ Staging
✓ Main Hall
✓ Committee Room
✓ Entrance
✓ Coffee Bar
✓ Servery
✓ Kitchen
✓ Store Room
✓ Accessible Toilets
✓ Showers
✓ Changing Facilities
✓ Wheelchair Access
✓ Broadband Internet
✓ Wifi
✓ Outside Space
✓ Parking

Equipment

✓ Fridge
✓ Kettle
✓ Cooker
✓ Microwave
✓ Projection Screen
✓ Projector
✓ Smoke Alarms
✓ Fire Alarms
✓ Window Locks
✓ Cutlery
✓ Tea Crockery
✓ Dinner Crockery
✓ Glassware
✓ Dishwasher
✓ Defibrillator

Contact

Ant Woodyer

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This listing was last updated: 30/04/2025

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