Village Hall

The Village Hall Story

Our Village Hall is a Grade II listed, former school, built in 1867. It was designed by the Victorian Gothic architect J L Pearson, whose designs include Truro Cathedral as well as the beautiful church in Appleton.

The attached School House was occupied by successive head teachers until the school closed in 1969. After closure, the buildings were left in trust for the benefit of the village.

A major refurbishment was carried out in 1999 with the assistance of grant funding from the European Union Community Development Fund, Ryedale District Council and the Countryside Agency. Facilities include large main hall, kitchen with a good range of equipment, toilets, disabled access, grassed area to the front and enclosed, paved, rear yard. The Hall is available for private hire and is also the home of several village groups, including wintertime Table Tennis.

Regular Meetings and Events

'Moorland Voices' Choir
with Clare Haynes usually Friday evenings

WI Monthly Meetings
usually the last Wednesday of the month. See link to their Facebook page below
Appleton le Moors WI

Ryedale Flower & Gardening Club

Facilities

Dimensions
Hall 13m x 6m suitable for private event hire, including weddings (eg. 50 seated at tables) meetings, exercise classes, clubs, etc...
Front Lawn 17m x 14m with picnic tables. Previously used for a marquee.
Rear enclosed paved area 12m x 9m suitable for BBQ - no disabled access

Maximum capacity
A maximum of 50 seated at table is recommended with up to 70 where tables are not used.

Alcohol Licence
The Hall does not have a Licence to sell alcohol however Hirers can obtain their own licence.

Disabled Access and Disabled Toilet available

Catering
Full cutlery and crockery for 50 people, Double Sink, Dish Washer, Fridge, Oven, Microwave
Two Kettles and a Tea Urn
Chairs 70
Tables 14 X 2m, 9 X 1m