We have a range of rooms available to hire by the hour on weekdays and by the half day at weekends, ranging from a large hall (which accommodates up to around 70 people), to a characterful meditation sanctuary (ideal for a small group of 8–10 people). These spaces are suitable for a wide range of purposes. Hall hire prices start at £14 per hour for Hamblin Trust members, £17.50 for non–members. Membership of the Hamblin Trust costs just £30 per annum. Please contact us for more information or to make a booking.
The Hamblin Centre is set in attractive gardens and provides an ideal setting for small gatherings, meetings and therapies. Fashioned entirely from wood, all the facilities have a friendly, intimate feel. There is free car parking and plenty of comfortable seating.
Hamblin Hall
Rates for non-members
£17.50 per hour, up to 2 hours,
week days only
£88 for a half day, am or pm
£155 for a full day rate
Rates for members
£14 per hour, up to 2 hours,
week days only
£73 for a half day, am or pm
£125 for a full day rate
Function Rates
Hire for a Friday or Saturday evening costs £22 per hour from 6.30pm onwards
(£19 per hour for members)
Hamblin Hall is a large carpeted space
(12.2x7.9m) suitable for many different types of events, from exercise and wellbeing classes to AGMs, conferences and other business meetings. It has a capacity of up to 70 people. There is modern audio-visual equipment, WiFi, a piano, three toilets and disabled access; also a small, fully-equipped kitchen with cooker and fridge-freezer and hot water urn. Patio doors open out onto the paved patio with outdoor tables and chairs, and beautiful gardens beyond.
Library
The library is a medium sized room (3.2x4.2m) suitable for groups, meetings, therapy or counselling. It has natural bamboo flooring, an overhead projector screen if required, WiFi, a congenial atmosphere and views out to the gardens.
Rate for Non-Members
£14 per hour
Rates for Members
£12 per hour
Meditation Sanctuary
The meditation sanctuary is a small octagonal wooden building in the garden which is an ideal space for talking therapies, meditations and group discussions.
Rate for Non-Members
£12 per hour
Rate for Members
£10 per hour
The Hamblin Room
The Hamblin room, very slightly smaller than the library, looks out onto the front gardens and is ideal for counselling sessions, therapists and consultations.
Rate for Non-Members
£12 per hour
Rate for Members
£10 per hour
Willow Lodge
Available from 2021.
A quiet, confidential therapy/meeting room in an attractive modern lodge situated in the lower woodland area with views out to the garden. A medium sized room (3.9 x 4.0 metres), it is suitable for therapy, counselling, groups or small meetings, or private day retreats. The price includes its own kitchen and bathroom, free WiFi and parking.
Rates for Members
£12.50 per hour
Rate for Non-Members
£14.50 per hour
Bookings: Minimum room booking is for 1 hour.
Membership: Hamblin Trust members get a discount on room hire. It is only £30 per year to become a member of the Hamblin Trust.
Weekend Retreats: The hall can be booked for weekend retreats in conjunction with hiring the retreat lodges we have in the grounds (see www.boshamretreats.co.uk), and special discounts may apply. Please contact the office for more information.
The Trustees of the Hamblin Trust reserve the right to amend these rates at any time, without notice. Cancellation charges can apply if insufficient notice of cancellation is given by the hirer.
(Friendly Disclaimer – the Hamblin Trust is unable to endorse any particular teacher, practitioner or therapist. This is a matter for each individual to assess and take further if they wish.)