Room hire

We offer several rooms to hire. Formerly a Victorian school, our spaces are unique, bright and modern, whilst retaining period features.

Pricing is tiered to ensure accessibility and affordability with discounts for community groups, charities and statutory organisations.

Check out pictures and details of our spaces for hire below. Whether it’s a work meeting or wedding, conference or art class, we’ve got the perfect space for your event.

By booking with us you are supporting your local community, art and enterprise centre.


SPECIAL OFFER

Book one of our rooms for a half day and your 4th hour is free!

Valid on all half day bookings 8.30AM – 12.30PM // 1PM-5PM // 5.30PM – 9.30PM. Can be multiplied e.g. book 8 hours, pay for 6hours. Subject to availability.


About our venue

Our on-site Assembly Bar + Kitchen can cater for your event, from kids parties to wedding banquets, continental breakfast or working lunch buffets.

We aim to be an accessible space. We have a number of adaptations to our building and offer quiet spaces at all events.

HEART aims to be a beacon of environmental sustainability with solar panels, rain water harvesting and more.

We have lots of cycle storage and some parking spaces including dedicated blue badge bays.

Celebrate at HEART

HEART has a range of beautiful spaces available to hire for your celebration, including the main Shire Oak Hall which hosts up to 150 guests, has a stage, grand piano, projector & screen, PA and lighting system.

Adjacent to the hall we have smaller spaces which are perfect as a photobooth, cloak room or backstage area.

The Assembly Bar + Kitchen has a PA, full bar and kitchen facilities plus a sunny courtyard.

If you are expecting lots of little ones at your party, why not add Tiny Boo, a creative play space to keep them entertained?

All party bookings have a dedicated Events Host to help create your perfect party package, be your point of contact throughout and be on hand on the day to ensure your event goes without a hitch.

For more info, to arrange a viewing, or make a booking contact us;

Our spaces

SHIRE OAK HALL
SHIRE OAK HALL
Perfect for parties, gigs, conferences, away days, fairs, film screenings, dance classes & more. Our main hall has a Grand Piano, lighting rig, stage, PA and mics, projector & large screen. Suitable for up to 150 people.
CLAREMONT
CLAREMONT
A great space for smaller social gatherings, work meetings and classes. Wall mounted projector & screen. Suitable for up to 30 people.
RIDGE
RIDGE
Beautiful space with original beams, ideal for yoga classes, meetings, activities and classes. Suitable for up to 25 people.
MONKBRIDGE
MONKBRIDGE
Perfect for rehearsal space, choirs, band practice or classes such as yoga, martial arts and dance. This room has a piano, kitchenette and adjoining door to Tiny Boo. Up to 35 people.
TINY BOO
TINY BOO
Bookable for kids groups and classes, parties or as an additional kids play space alongside your event. {Book a table} or walk-in M-F 9am-5pm. Space includes a climbing frame, toys & games. Adjoining door to Monkbridge. Up to 30 people.
BECKETT
BECKETT
Bright and airy ground floor meeting room with kitchenette. Up to 15 people.
NEWPORT
NEWPORT
Suitable for up to 10 people.
ROCHESTER
ROCHESTER
Suitable for up to 8 people.
BUCKINGHAM
BUCKINGHAM
Suitable for up to 10 people.

All venue hire is subject to our booking terms and conditions


For more info, to arrange a viewing, or make a booking contact us;