Assembly Rooms

Situated at the top of Crown Hill, in Alton High Street, the Assembly Rooms has several rooms available to hire for events such as Wedding Receptions, Dances, Parties, Business Meetings, Conferences, Seminars, Exhibitions, Drama and Music Performances, Clubs and Societies.

The building was designed by architect Charles Barry, one of the sons of Sir Charles Barry the architect for the Palace of Westminster following its destruction by fire in the early 1830's. These buildings are typical of their age, and have been executed with considerable flair and confidence.

The building was completed around 1880 and was presented to the town in 1919. Its original purpose was housing large community events and social gatherings but in recent years it has adopted more of a village hall type of role hosting a varied range of local groups and organisations as well as commercial bookings for events and celebrations.

For bookings and more information contact:

Alton Community Association
Tel: 01420 85057
Email: assemblyrooms@alton.gov.uk
Please click here for- Alton Assembly Rooms website

The Gardens
Small but attractive gardens that have had many uses during events and exhibitions, or can just as somewhere nice you might like to take some photographs during your wedding reception or birthday party.

The Main Hall
Is an impressive space complete with sprung dance floor, stage, lighting/spotlighting, projection/control room, hearing loop, fitted kitchen/food preparation area complete with dishwasher and cooker. Floor space measures 16m x 10m and is well-suited to holding dances, drama & music performances, wedding receptions and exhibitions. It has a seated capacity of 208.

The Lower Room
Is suited to smaller functions including meetings, training days, children's activities and small exhibitions. Measuring 8m x 6.5m and is fitted with hot water facilities.

The Studio (Upper Room)
It is fitted with a large-sized wall mirror means it is suited to many uses including dance, yoga, keep fit and all kinds of performance and production rehearsals. Measuring 8m x 6.5m.