Our Town Hall is an imposing stone, grade 11 listed building, built in 1862 with its wooden clock tower keeping time for the community of Bellingham. The Hall is used for public consultations, church and community fundraising events, plays by the local Dramatic Society, social events and private parties.
There are disabled access and a hearing loop system.

The Town Hall has a main hall with bar, community room and Kitchen available for hire.
Please click one of the sections below for more information.

Main Hall

Community Room

Kitchen

Library

Garden

Main Hall

As the main space within the Town Hall, the main hall stands as a cornerstone of the building, boasting dimensions of 14.4 meters in length and 8.4 meters in width, encompassing a generous area spanning 121 square meters. This expansive setting offers ample room to accommodate various gatherings and functions, providing attendees with a spacious and comfortable environment to mingle and engage.

Equipped with a dedicated stage area, the main hall presents an opportunity for captivating performances, dynamic presentations, or ceremonial proceedings, elevating the atmosphere and adding a touch of sophistication to any event. Additionally, a well-appointed bar stands ready to cater to the needs of guests, offering a selection of beverages and refreshments to enhance their experience and enjoyment.

Whether hosting a wedding reception, corporate conference, community celebration, a casual yoga class, or even an intense martial arts club. the main hall’s versatile layout and amenities make it a versatile and sought-after venue choice. With its combination of ample space, functional features, and inviting ambiance, the main hall sets the stage for memorable occasions and unforgettable experiences for all who gather within its walls.

Community Room

Nestled within the venue, the community room offers a more intimate setting, measuring 8.9 meters in length and 3.5 meters in width, providing a cozy yet functional area spanning 31 square meters. Despite its modest size, this inviting space proves to be incredibly versatile, perfectly suited for an array of purposes ranging from professional meetings and workshops to intimate gatherings and group functions.

With its welcoming ambiance and flexible layout, the community room serves as an ideal hub for fostering connections and facilitating collaboration among attendees. Whether hosting a brainstorming session, a small party, or a specialized workshop, the room’s intimate atmosphere creates a conducive environment for productive discussions and meaningful interactions.

Equipped with essential amenities and outfitted with comfortable furnishings, the community room offers a comfortable and conducive environment for a variety of events. Its adaptable nature ensures that it can seamlessly accommodate the unique needs and preferences of diverse groups, making it a popular choice for gatherings both large and small within the community.

Kitchen

Adjacent to the community room within the town hall lies a fully-equipped kitchen, thoughtfully designed to cater to the culinary needs of various events and gatherings. This convenient amenity serves as a valuable asset to event organizers, providing them with a versatile space to prepare and serve refreshments, meals, and snacks for attendees.

The kitchen’s proximity to the community room adds an extra layer of convenience, allowing seamless access for event hosts and participants alike. Whether whipping up appetizers for a cocktail party, preparing a buffet spread for a corporate luncheon, or simply brewing a fresh pot of coffee for a morning meeting, the well-appointed kitchen facilitates efficient food service and enhances the overall guest experience.

Equipped with modern appliances, ample counter space, and essential kitchenware, the town hall’s kitchen offers a practical and functional environment for culinary endeavors of all kinds. Its availability for use further enhances the versatility of the venue, ensuring that events held within the community room are not only engaging and productive but also well-fed and satisfied.

Library

Address
Bellingham Library, Bellingham Town Hall, Manchester Square, Bellingham, Hexham, Northumberland. NE48 2AS
EMAIL: mylibrary@activenorthumberland.org.uk
TELEPHONE: 01434 220495

Bellingham Library is a small branch library with an entrance to the rear of the Town Hall.

Did you know we have free online resources that are available for all library members to use?  Some of these resources can only be used in the library like Ancestry or British Newspaper Archive. But some are even available for you to use at home like Theory Test Pro if you are doing your driving theory test or Britannica Library if you need help with some research.

Opening Hours:
Wednesday :      10am – 1pm   &   1.30pm – 4.30pm
Friday :                10am – 1pm   &   1.30pm – 4.30pm

Below are pictures taken from inside the new Bellingham Library located at the back of the Hall. There are already good comments regarding its efficient layout, freshly painted walls, functional IT Suite and accessibility compared to its last location.

We are developing a closer working relationship with the village with examples including a history talk at the start of the year.

Integrating Bellingham Library into the Hall was managed by Northumberland County Council representatives with piecemeal negotiations with Bellingham Town Hall Chair Edwin Wilkinson that would be beneficial to the Council’s spending programme.

The Committee agreed that progress would be sought in making regular use of the Hall and therefore providing a steady revenue stream.

Lesley Archer has already provided a stellar service to the village seeking out specific reads for Bellingham and District bookworms as well as being informative towards the many varied requirements in using the Internet, Office programs and the odd bit of advice regarding job searching, sourcing information and the already late homework!

Both Edwin and Councilor John Riddle share optimism in the initiative between the local service in cohesion with a community building – some may say this is relative of the idea of ‘Localism’ or to be more specific it is in the interest of the public for the benefit of the public.

Town Hall Garden

Among the glories of the town hall are the beautiful gardens, set off by the proudly fluttering Northumbrian flag. The gardens are lovingly tended by Edwin and Pat Wilkinson, who spend many, many hours digging, weeding, and planting to maintain a glorious wealth of colour all the year round, providing a warm welcome to the village. 

Standing proudly in the garden of the town hall is the poignant silhouette of a First World War soldier, with head bowed,  erected as a tribute not only to all those who died in the Great War, but also those who gave their lives in other wars and conflicts over the years.

Made by the charity There But Not There, the Tommy silhouette – one of a chain across the country – was erected to mark the 100th anniversary of the end of the Great War, and will later be moved to the village war memorial, which is the lych gate at the cemetery.