The Barrington Theatre

The Barrington Theatre - The Barrington Theatre

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Penny's Walk
Ferndown
Dorset
BH22 9TH

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01202 894858

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The Barrington Arts and Community Centre description

Business Meeting Rooms / Community Hall / Party Venue / Exhibition Space / Wedding Venue / Commercial Venue

Large (1-300)

Built and founded in 1986, the Barrington Arts and Community Centre has been offering a space to host regular community groups, activities and classes for almost four decades. Situated on Penny’s Walk in the heart of Ferndown, Dorset, the Barrington Centre serves as the main community centre for the area, as well as a local theatre hosting everything from tribute acts to local productions.
We have several hireable spaces of varying sizes.

We also operate a fully staffed venue. All hire costs include setup of the room however you would like, meaning you can save the worry of having to set up the room yourself.

Whether you would like to host a party, run an activity or even bring your band or group to our stage, please don’t hesitate to get in contact.

Venue suitability

This venue is suitable for the following uses:

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Venue facilities

0 spaces

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Yes - Manned

Other venue facilities

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Explore the rooms this venue has for hire by expanding the sections below.

The Barrington Theatre is perfect for for theatrical productions, talks, larger dance and fitness classes and live music events. With removable seating and a maple sprung floor, it has a very flexible layout and our most popular room.

With a full stage lighting rig and in-house sound system, the Theatre Hall can be used for any type of theatrical performance or event with a speaker or presentation. In addition, we have a fixed projector and cinema screen, making The Barrington Centre a popular venue for distinctive film events.

We have 10 wheelchair spaces, all with associated seating for companions. Within the same complex is Ferns Cafe and licensed Ferns Bar, both available for your event on request.

Capacity

For dining:

64

As theatre:

208

For dancing:

150

For a reception:

150

16m x 15m

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The Longham Room can hold up to 50 people sitting in rows (theatre style) or 20 in a conference room set-up. With maple flooring and improved lighting, this room is also used by the Town Council as a Committee meeting room.

Capacity

As meeting room:

20

As theatre:

50

6m x 11m

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The Hampreston Room is a great space for any meeting for up to 40 people or fitness classes. With a sprung wooden floor, this room is our bespoke space for dance activities.

Capacity

As meeting room:

40

For dancing:

40

8m x 8m

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The Hayes Suite can hold up to 35 people. This room doubles up as our theatre dressing rooms. It can also be split into two via a retracting wall to facilitate both male and female dressing rooms.

Capacity

As meeting room:

25

For a reception:

35

6m x 8m

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A small meeting room, our Stapehill Room has a large conference table that can seat up to 10 people – ideal for workshop sessions and training days.

Capacity

As meeting room:

10

For a reception:

15

4m x 5m

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Ferns Theatre Bar is a very comfortable room which can hold up to 40 people for a board meeting. This room is very popular with customers who are hosting family functions.

6m x 10m

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