WHEPSTEAD
COMMUNITY CENTRE
The Perfect Venue for Your Special Event
The Whepstead Community Centre is the perfect venue for your upcoming event. Located just 7 minutes from Bury St Edmunds, our recently redecorated hall is an ideal space for parties, wedding receptions, caravan rallies or any other social gathering.
As the local community hub, our facilities are well-loved for hosting a variety of regular activities from keep fit classes to astronomy club meetings.
You can feel confident knowing that your event will benefit from our high-quality, well-maintained venue.
With capacity for 100 seated guests, 150 for dancing, or 150 in a theater-style set up, we can accommodate celebrations and functions of all sizes.
Wheelchair access, adapted toilets and an audio loop also ensure we are an inclusive space for all.
For your guests’ entertainment, the children’s play area located just outside the hall is perfect for keeping young ones occupied. Featuring new equipment suitable for varying abilities and wheelchair accessible picnic benches, no one will feel left out of the fun.
So if you’re looking for an affordable, centrally-located venue that offers top-notch facilities and amenities, look no further than the Whepstead Community Centre. Contact us today to book your special event. We guarantee you won’t find a better venue in or around Bury St Edmunds!
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EXCELLENTBased on 22 reviewsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Steelasophical Steel Band DjOctober 3, 2024One of the highest blessings in being considered by many to be amongst the best Caribbean musical entertainers in the UK, is the opportunity to be invited to perform at amazing celebratory events in nice venues and locations I can honestly say that this venue sits within that category. A pleasure to perform here and very much highly recommended... Gary (Steelasophical Steel Band) Birthday Party 26 05 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Charmaine KSeptember 27, 2024Perfect venue for a party. We held a children’s party here, there is enough space in the hall for a large bouncy castle and with the playground outside as well it was ideal. The kitchen is clean, modern and spacious. Great communication with Di, we were very impressed with how smoothly it is all run.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Emily PalmerSeptember 23, 2024What a lovely place for a wedding reception! It was perfect and relaxed. I would strongly recommend this to anyone who has a child friendly wedding, the kids all had a great time playing outside. It is a nice big hall with great facilities, our caterers thought the kitchen was perfect! We had plenty of room to sit 70 people at one end and a disco at the other. Loved it!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Matthew DriverSeptember 15, 2024We had a childs birthday party at Whepstead Community Centre and the venue was perfect. Plenty of room for two bouncy castles, and space for the children to run around. Fully equipped kitchen, and very clean facilities. Fast, efficient communication too.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Stefania TammaroJuly 29, 2024We had a birthday party at the Whepstead Community Centre and we would definitely recommend it. The field is beautiful, the play ground is lovely, the hall is big and the kitchen so well equipped. Di has also been amazing answering to all our queries and showing us around. We had a brilliant time!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Joyce StoddartJune 11, 2023Very goodTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Rob TheobaldMay 1, 2023Brilliant hall with loads of room for a party and entertainment.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Eileen BorleyJuly 3, 2022Great Hall to hireTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Eve RandsMarch 16, 2022Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Bryan AlderFebruary 5, 2022
Main Hall
Our spacious Main Hall is the perfect venue for your event. With a beautifully maintained parquet wood floor, it provides a lovely space for up to 100 guests when seated at tables for a sit-down meal. The hall can also accommodate 150 people for dancing the night away at a wedding reception or party. For performances or presentations, it offers theater-style seating for an audience of 150 and Wi-Fi access is also available. Within the main hall area is a bar allowing your guests to acquire drinks conveniently on-site. We hold a premises license, but hirers must engage a properly qualified individual if they wish to sell alcohol. Alternatively, if they choose to distribute alcohol for free, they must sign a disclaimer.
Kitchen
Our newly renovated kitchen in 2019 is fully equipped to handle large events. With commercial-grade appliances including two range cookers, a tall fridge, commercial dishwasher and hot water boiler, our facilities have everything needed to serve your guests. Additional amenities like a hot cupboard and small bain marie ensure food stays warm and tasty. The kitchen connects directly to modern toilet facilities, including disabled and baby changing areas. So whether you’re hosting a sit-down meal for 100 or need to prepare snacks for 150, our professional standard kitchen has the capacity to meet all your catering needs.
Children’s play area
For events with young guests, our children’s play area is a great asset. Accessed directly from the main hall, it features new equipment suitable and accessible for all abilities. Parents will appreciate the two wheelchair accessible picnic benches providing shaded seating to supervise children. After working up an appetite on the play structures, families can spread out to the centre’s 3 acre playing field right outside. With this much outdoor space, kids can run free and burn off energy. So whether you’re hosting a kids party or wedding reception with children attending, our facilities offer fun and inclusive play options to keep the little ones entertained throughout your booking.
Meeting Room
If you’re looking for a more intimate space, consider booking our meeting room. Seating up to 15 people comfortably around tables, this room is perfect for smaller gatherings, committee meetings, workshops and classes. Full Wi-Fi access is also available. In addition to the meeting space, hire of this room includes use of our fully equipped kitchen so you can prepare refreshments. You’ll also have exclusive access to toilet facilities during your booking.
Outdoor Field Space
For larger celebrations and activities, we also have almost 3 acres of grassed field space available to rent. Perfect for summer fairs, family fun days, outdoor yoga classes or children’s parties, our fields provide plenty of room to spread out while still having access to the community centre’s indoor amenities. Host your event completely outdoors but give guests the option to use our facilities like the kitchen and toilets.
Location, Location, Location
While enjoying a peaceful countryside setting, the Whepstead Community Centre hall is still conveniently located just a short 7 minute drive to the heart of Bury St Edmunds . At the venue, you’ll feel like you’ve escaped to a tranquil rural retreat. Nestled in beautiful Suffolk landscapes, our location provides the perfect backdrop for rustic-inspired celebrations. And although surrounded by rolling fields, we’re still close to major transport links like the A14 & B1066. Whether you want the convenience of being near amenities or the charm of hosting your event in an idyllic country setting, our location has the best of both worlds covered.
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