Dunster Tithe Barn - Hiring

The Dunster Tithe Barn, which dates back to the early 16th Century when it formed part of a Benedictine Priory, was in 2006 transformed into a magnificent Community Centre for the village. Now considered to be one of the finest such facilities in West Somerset, the  Dunster Tithe Barn offers a Main Hall with seating at tables for up to 120 or without tables up to 180.

Outside is a hard surface area offering two disabled car spaces and a limited parking area. The Tithe Barn is centrally located within the medieval village of Dunster and directly adjoins the village gardens.

In addition there are two other rooms that can be hired either separately or in conjunction with the main hall.  Modern toilets, including disabled facilities, and a well-equipped kitchen are also provided.

The Reception and Exhibition area is a particularly attractive space with a slate floor and exposed roof timbers. Measuring 34ft max. by 20ft it provides an excellent Entrance to the Tithe Barn Centre. It is ideally suited to art exhibitions or craft displays.

The main area of the barn with its exposed timber roof and wooden beams is illuminated by up-lighters and has under-floor heating. It can be used in a very flexible way for many different functions. It measures approximately 62.5 x 24 ft and can accommodate 120 people sitting at tables, or 200 seated in rows.

The Meeting or Club room has a carpeted floor and exposed roof timbers, and measures approximately 35 x 20 ft. It is equipped with table tennis and pool tables, or can be used for seating up to 50 people.

2010: The New Gallery

A new gallery has been added at one end of the barn - in fact there was a decrepit version there when the barn was first taken over - you can see it on the early photos. It allows extra space for functions.

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To hire the Main Hall
 - £15 per hour.

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To hire the Meeting/Club room
 - £12.50 per hour.

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There is a further charge for the use of the kitchen depending on what it is used for - hirers will need to discuss their requirements with the management first.

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To hire the entire Tithe Barn complex for Wedding Reception only £2000
To hire whole complex for Wedding including a Civil Ceremony £2500
To hire the Tithe Barn for a Ceremony only £500
These charges would include the use of tables and chairs, crockery and cutlery, if required.

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All users will be responsible for the payment of breakages and damage and will be expected to leave the premises clean and tidy after use.