Hall Hire
The 1st Fressingfield Scout Group Headquarters building is available for hire by individuals, community groups and businesses. We welcome users of our premises and facilities, which helps us with the costs of upkeep of the building, and as a practical way of supporting local community events and initiatives.
Hire Our Scout HQ
The 1st Fressingfield Scout Group Headquarters building is available for hire by individuals, community groups and businesses. We welcome users of our premises and facilities, which helps us with the costs of upkeep of the building, and as a practical way of supporting local community events and initiatives.
Set in a fenced off acre of land, our headquarters has been designed for us, rearranged internally and refurbished to current standards.
It is a modern, prefabricated facility which was installed in 2021. It is located off Priory Road (IP21 5PH) and is home to thriving Squirrel, Beaver, Cub, Scout and Explorer sections. This video shows our old HQ building and the installation, and some of the features of our new premises.
With impressive and modern features, we would love to offer the facilities to residents in the locality. Read below for costs to hire.
Features
Along with the 100m2 (1000ft2; 9m x 11m) main hall, our headquarters boasts a fully fitted kitchen, activities room, first aid room, reception, lecture room (with touchscreen) as well as indoor toilets and showers.
The whole premises is fully accessible with dedicate parking and a spacious accessible toilet and shower room. Wireless internet access is available throughout the building.
Features Include:
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Meeting room with large touchscreen
- Tables and chairs
- Make and female toilets and showers
- Ample parking
- External areas for outdoor activities with seating
Outside, we have a large field with a obstacle course, reflective chapel area, pond dipping area, and campfire circle.
Hire Charges
The following table lists rates for hire of the headquarters building.
| User | Per Hour* | Per 24hrs* |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Fressingfield Scouts1 | £7.50 | £112 |
| Other Scouting or Girl Guiding2 | £15 | £225 |
| Private (individual or group) | £25 | £POA |
| Commercial | £50 | £POA |
* Rate includes access to the building, showers, kitchen etc and up to a maximum of 50 attending (larger groups to be agreed in advance and may incur an additional charge).
1 a group of or member of 1st Fressingfield Scout Group
2 a member of a Scouting UK Group or Girl Guiding UK Group