The Corn Exchange

Market Place, Blandford Forum, DT11 7AF, Dorset, England

The Corn Exchange, Market Place, Blandford Forum is the largest of the Town Council's venues available for hire by members of the Public. It has a large stage making it suitable for public performances with rear dressing rooms and toilet facilities. The main hall is large enough to hold "table-top" sales, markets, private functions and receptions. The floor is ideal for dancing. A kitchen is available for use and is equipped with refrigerator, Urn, cooker and cups and saucers for 200. Pay and Display car parking is available within easy walking distance. There is disabled access at the main entrance where there are also toilet facilities including disabled. The Corn Exchange will hold 200 close seated or standing. Maximum number with tables and room for dancing would be 120. The venue measures 21m x 10m.

Hall Type

Town Hall

Year Built

1734

Availability and Hire Costs

Availability: 7 days a week 6am to 23.59pm (hours outside 8:00am to 22:00pm incur overtime charges)

Hire Costs: Fees and Charges 2014/15 THURSDAY/SATURDAY/SUNDAY & BANK HOLIDAYS (Market Days) 1 session morning or afternoon £87.33 1 session evening £44.69 2 sessions morning and afternoon £145.55 2 sessions afternoon and evening £127.20 3 sessions morning, afternoon and evening £187.88 Hire of the Corn Exchange Kitchen Free of Charge as of 1st April 2011 ALL OTHER DAYS 1 session morning or afternoon £39.36 1 session evening £39.36 2 sessions morning and afternoon £72.98 2 sessions afternoon and evening £72.98 3 sessions morning, afternoon and evening £92.04 Please note an additional fee of £50.00 applies for Funeral Services. An additional charge of £21.42 per hour or part thereof for bookings before 8 am and after 10.00 pm (applicable to all Town Council venues). All prices are exclusive of VAT. Proof of hirers Public Liability Insurance of £1,000,000 minimum is required. Otherwise the Town Council will arrange liability cover at a cost of 10.6% of the hire charges + Insurance Premium Tax + VAT

Facilities

✓ Staging
✓ Main Hall
✓ Entrance
✓ Kitchen
✓ Accessible Toilets
✓ Baby Changing Facilities
✓ Changing Facilities
✓ Wheelchair Access
✓ Wifi

Equipment

✓ Urn
✓ Fridge
✓ Kettle
✓ Cooker
✓ Piano
✓ Tea Crockery

Contact

Rachael Harding

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This listing was last updated: 30/04/2025

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