Halls for Hire in Upwey
Looking for halls for hire in Upwey, Dorset? Whether you're planning a community event, private party, meeting, or local activity, Upwey offers a range of village halls and community venues available to hire.
This page highlights the main halls in Upwey, along with key information on facilities, capacity, and booking options to help you find the right venue
Upwey & Broadway Memorial Hall (Hall Hire in Upwey)
The Upwey & Broadway Memorial Hall is one of the main venues for hire in Upwey, located just off Dorchester Road, north of Weymouth.
The main hall can accommodate up to 250 people and includes additional rooms and kitchen facilities, making it suitable for larger events and community functions.
Upwey Old School Village Hall (Venue Hire in Upwey)
Upwey Old School Village Hall is a popular community venue located on Church Street in the heart of Upwey. The hall is widely used for creative classes, exhibitions, and local group activities.
It is available to hire for a variety of uses, offering a flexible space suitable for smaller events and regular bookings.
Suitable for:
Art classes and workshops
Small group meetings
Exhibitions
Local activities
Suitable for:
Parties and celebrations
Community events
Meetings and clubs
Classes and workshops
Take a look at other meeting places in Upwey
St Nicholas Church
St Lawrence Church
The Old Ship Inn
The Royal Standard
A Building at the Heart of Upwey for Nearly Two Centuries
The Old School Hall is one of Upwey's most treasured historic buildings. Built during the Victorian era in the mid-19th century as the village's Church School, it educated generations of local children for well over a century.
In July 1976, the school closed as pupil numbers declined, with Upwey's children moving to the newly opened St Nicholas & St Laurence School in neighbouring Broadwey. Rather than allowing the building to fall into disuse, the Upwey Society led a successful campaign to preserve it for the village. In 1978, the former school reopened as a community centre, continuing its long tradition of serving local people.
To safeguard its future, a charitable trust was established in 1981, and today the Upwey Old School Village Hall remains a thriving venue for clubs, exhibitions, craft fairs, meetings, classes and community events. More than 175 years after it first opened, the building continues to bring people together and is an important part of Upwey's heritage.