At one end you\u2019ll find a large stage with basic lighting, ideal for plays, concerts, talks and presentations.<\/p>\r\n
The kitchen is right next to the hall, with direct access for easy serving \u2014 great for everything from tea and cake to full event catering.<\/p>\r\n
The hall also doubles as a sports space, complete with a full-size marked badminton court suitable for singles or doubles, and plenty of room for other indoor activities.<\/p>\r\n
To View room availability\/make a booking<\/a><\/u> for the Main Hall select the \u2018+\u2019 sign against your given date, time and room on our calendar or alternatively, please get in touch via our contact page<\/a><\/p>\r\n Our Reading Room is a bright, welcoming space that forms part of the original 1920 Hall building, full of character and village history.<\/p>\r\n It\u2019s a perfect setting for smaller meetings, clubs, or gatherings, comfortably seating around 30 people in theatre-style rows. The room offers a quieter, more private atmosphere \u2014 ideal for committee meetings, workshops, or small events away from the bustle of the Main Hall.<\/p>\r\n Conveniently located opposite the kitchen and right next to the serving hatch, it\u2019s easy to provide refreshments during your event.<\/p>\r\n The village\u2019s mobile Post Office also operates from the Reading Room every Monday and Thursday morning, making it a well-used and valued space within the community.<\/p>\r\n To view room availability\/make a booking<\/u><\/a> for the Reading Room select the \u2018+\u2019 sign against your given date, time and room on our calendar or alternatively, please get in touch via our contact page<\/a><\/p>\r\n \u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n Our Coffee Shop \/ Annex is a bright, comfortable, fully carpeted room that offers great flexibility for community use. Folding doors open directly into the Main Hall, so it can be used either on its own or as an extension of the larger space when you need a bit of extra room.<\/p>\r\n On its own, the Annex seats around 70 people in theatre-style rows, making it ideal for meetings, talks, workshops, classes or smaller social gatherings. It\u2019s often used by local clubs, activity groups and coffee mornings, giving it a friendly, welcoming feel.<\/p>\r\n The room is conveniently located opposite the kitchen serving hatch for easy access to refreshments, and includes a pull-down projector screen for presentations, film nights or community events.<\/p>\r\n To view room availability\/make a booking<\/u><\/a> for the Annex select the \u2018+\u2019 sign against your given date, time and room on our calendar or alternatively, please get in touch via our contact page<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n Our modern, fully equipped kitchen makes it easy to cater for events of all sizes \u2014 from coffee mornings and family parties to community suppers and celebrations.<\/p>\r\n It\u2019s a commercial-grade stainless steel kitchen, complete with:<\/p>\r\n A large serving hatch opens directly into the main hallway, opposite the Annex, and there\u2019s also direct access to the Main Hall, making it simple to serve food and drinks during events.<\/p>\r\n When you hire the kitchen, you\u2019ll have full use of all cooking facilities, crockery, cutlery and utensils.<\/p>\r\n (Please note that consumables such as tea towels and oven gloves are not provided.)<\/p>\r\n Whether you\u2019re brewing tea for a local group or preparing a full community feast, our kitchen is ready to help things run smoothly.<\/p>\r\n To view room availability\/make a booking<\/u><\/a> for the Kitchen select the \u2018+\u2019 sign against your given date, time and room on our calendar or alternatively, please get in touch via our contact page<\/a><\/p>\r\n The Hive is a bright, flexible space designed especially for youth groups, clubs, and community activities. Positioned as an independent space at the rear of the Main Hall, it offers a sense of separation while remaining closely connected to the wider hall facilities.<\/p>\r\n Spread over two floors, The Hive provides plenty of room for a variety of uses. The space includes Wi-Fi, its own male and female washrooms, and a small kitchenette (with sink, fridge and kettle; no cooking facilities).<\/p>\r\n It\u2019s an ideal setting for small businesses, classes, and pop-up services looking for a convenient local base, as well as a comfortable space for meetings, workshops, and creative sessions.<\/p>\r\n Already home to a number of local groups and activities, The Hive is a lively, adaptable space that continues to grow as a welcoming hub for the community.<\/p>\r\n To view room availability\/make a booking<\/a> for the Children & Young People Annex select the \u2018+\u2019 sign against your given date, time and room on our calendar or alternatively, please get in touch via our contact page<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n \u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n Free public Wi-Fi is available throughout most areas of the hall, making it easy to stay connected during your event, class, or meeting.<\/p>\r\n Log-in details can be found on the notice boards inside the hall \u2014 or just ask a member of the hall team if you need a hand getting online.<\/p>\r\n Wi-Fi is included with all hall bookings.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n There\u2019s plenty of free parking available for visitors to the Hall. We have around 25 spaces on site, including two designated Blue Badge bays conveniently located close to the main and hall entrances.<\/p>\r\n You\u2019ll also find an additional 15 free parking spaces just across the road on Butts Green, providing easy access for larger events and busy occasions.<\/p>\r\n Whether you\u2019re popping in for a class or attending a big community event, parking is simple and close by.<\/p>\r\n We kindly ask all visitors to park considerately and avoid blocking nearby driveways so that everyone can enjoy easy access to the Hall and surrounding homes.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" A welcoming space for every occasion Lockerley & East Dean War Memorial Hall offers a bright, flexible venue for community events, private celebrations, classes and business use.\u00a0 Whatever you’re planning \u2014 from family gatherings to training days \u2014 you’ll find modern facilities, easy access, and a warm welcome at the heart of the Test Valley.\u00a0\u00a0 […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-39","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lockerleyvillagehall.org.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/39","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lockerleyvillagehall.org.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lockerleyvillagehall.org.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lockerleyvillagehall.org.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lockerleyvillagehall.org.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=39"}],"version-history":[{"count":27,"href":"https:\/\/lockerleyvillagehall.org.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/39\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":459,"href":"https:\/\/lockerleyvillagehall.org.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/39\/revisions\/459"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lockerleyvillagehall.org.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=39"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}![\"\"](\"https:\/\/lockerleyvillagehall.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Main-Hall-2.png\")
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