St Mark's Church Hall

The main hall and small hall may be hired at competitive rates, please contact the Church directly.

St Mark's Church Hall, 250 New Rd, Ferndown, BH22 8EW 

Originally built as a dual purpose building for worship and social life on a site given by Lady Wimborne, the hall-church was dedicated by the Right Rev. Maurice Keys, Bishop of Sherborne on St. Mark's Day- 25 April 1957. Nineteen years later on St. Mark's Day the new church was dedicated by the Right Rev. Victor Pike, Bishop of Sherborne and the hall then became the focus for the wider pastoral and social needs of the parish.

The hall complex consists of the main hall, incorporating a stage, full gas central heating and a fully equipped kitchen (completely refurbished 2017) with serving hatch. Tables and chairs are stored in the annexe which houses storage cupboards for regular users and is accessed via sliding doors. The main entrance is via double doors into the foyer which houses male and female toilets plus a full width disabled toilet sufficient for wheelchair access including an alarm.

The small hall, suitable for smaller gathering and meetings, is accessed via the exterior ramp which is wheelchair suitable. The facilities are a kitchen, gas central heating radiators and a full width disabled toilet sufficient for wheelchair access including an alarm.

The whole site, church, hall and car park is a no smoking area and whilst such pastimes as Bridge are welcomed, gambling is not permitted. A comprehensive health and safety policy is in place. Fire extinguishers, gas and electric services are regularly inspected in compliance with legal requirements and guidelines. There is onsite parking, sufficient for 43 light vehicles, including 3 disabled parking bays.