Heslington Meeting Room

Heslington Meeting Room offers a welcoming village venue for organisers seeking a flexible space in Heslington, close to York. Set in a former nineteenth-century chapel, the room retains distinctive original features while providing practical facilities for gatherings of up to around 40 people. It is available for one-off bookings as well as regular use, making it suitable for business meetings, training sessions, committee discussions, clubs, societies, group activities and social occasions. Parties and celebrations are also among the events hosted here.

The main room has tables and chairs that can be arranged to suit the occasion or moved aside to create a more open layout. A projector, free Wi-Fi and hearing loop support presentations and meetings. The adjoining kitchen is included in the hire and is equipped for preparing and serving refreshments or food. Organisers may bring their own food and drink or arrange an outside caterer.

Use of the garden is included, offering extra room for outdoor activities, picnics and children's games in suitable weather. The building has accessible toilet facilities, baby-changing provision and a lobby with disabled access. Two parking spaces are available behind the venue, and local bus services connect Heslington with the centre of York.

Bookings are managed by the Heslington Village Meeting Room Committee on behalf of the Parish Council. The venue is run as a not-for-profit community charity, with proceeds supporting the care and maintenance of the building. Organisers can enquire about availability and discuss their requirements directly with the committee. Hire is charged by booking duration, with the published rate covering the first two hours and an additional hourly rate thereafter.