Here for information on proposed upgrade to The Evelyn Hall (July 2010)
The Evelyn Hall is situated in a perfect setting next to the Abinger Hatch pub, opposite St. James' Church, and the village green in Abinger Common, which is one mile off the A25 midway between Dorking and Guildford.
Built in the 19th century, the hall has recently been completely refurbished and now provides one of the best facilities in the area. It has a capacity to hold sixty people internally, and is supported by ample dedicated parking.
The hall can be hired, fully equipped, for a wide variety of events. From committee meetings to wedding receptions, with space available for erecting marquees on the lawn at the rear, allowing the capacity to increase to one hundred and fifty people.
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| A perfect example of its use was for a Medieval Banquet to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Abinger’s Medieval Fair. Two large marquees were erected in the garden to hold the banquet; an external catering company used the kitchen facilities and the hall was used for the dance. A very successful evening for over a hundred guests and personnel, using the extensive capabilities of the hall to the full.
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| The main hall has a beautiful arts and craft ceiling and a gallery. This is a delightful area, light and airy with exposed beams. The hall is fully heated allowing all seasons use.
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There is a French window onto a large patio in the garden. It is a great venue for summer barbecues and garden parties.
There is a fully equipped kitchen with cooking facilities, fridge, dishwasher, water boiler, china, and cutlery.
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The hall has an entertainment licence. However, to sell alcohol an application for a temporary entertainment notice needs to be made.
Excellent local catering can be arranged.
Cutlery, china, tables and chairs are available for local outside hire.
If you are requiring a venue such as for meetings, antique fairs, quiz nights, birthday parties, wedding and anniversary parties, fundraising events, keep-fit classes and young youth organization events (Brownies, Cubs etc.), please contact the Booking Secretary to discuss.
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To help fund the Evelyn Hall, please consider subscribing to the
'100 Club'.
The Evelyn Hall, Abinger Lane, Abinger Common, Dorking RH5 6HZ
http://www.evelynhall.org.uk
Tel: 01306 731044
Email:
bookings@evelynhall.org.uk