Room hire at Hornby Institute

Hornby Institute is a great venue for your community or business event, party or celebration. There’s a range of rooms with great facilities so whatever you’re planning, there’s a room to suit you – take a look at the list of rooms for hire below.

Facilities in all rooms

  • Free high-speed internet access and wi-fi
  • Mobile multi-media projection facilities
  • Wheelchair access and hearing loops

Take a look at the Community Events brochure (pdf)

Contact us to book a room

Contact us to discuss pricing and availability: phone 015242 22227, email hornbyinstitute@outlook.com or use the contact form

Terms and Conditions for room hire

Take a look at the terms and conditions (pdf). You may also wish to check the pages on our fire safety policy and accessibility

Close to Lancaster and the M6

Hornby is in north Lancashire, just 10 minutes from J34 of the M6, with easy links to:

  • Lancaster and the main line railway station.
  • Hornby is easily accessible by road from Lancaster and the M6.
  • It is in the Lune Valley and close to Kirkby Lonsdale, Kendal, the Forest of Bowland, the Yorkshire Dales and South Lakeland.
  • Map showing location of Hornby Institute.

Hornby village

The village offers a range of local amenities including a general store, post office, tea room, butcher’s, antique shop and swimming pool. There is a children’s play area and scenic riverside walks.

Rooms for hire

Room hire: main hall

Parkinson Suite

This fantastic hall is the perfect venue for parties and weddings. A unique space, fully restored to its 1950s period glory, it has a sprung dance floor. There is a fully-equipped large stage, with lighting and changing rooms.

Parkinson Lounge

The lounge and bar can support an event in the Parkinson Suite, or may be booked for separate events such as coffee mornings or small meetings. The well-stocked bar offers draught beers and lager as well as wines, spirits and soft drinks.

Foster Suite

This first-floor room, with feature beams and lighting, is ideal for smaller celebrations or meetings, seating a maximum of 50. It can be accessed by a lift and has a disabled toilet and kitchen facilities nearby. There is a hearing loop and a fixed, drop-down screen.

Shaun Fisher Room

In the historic part of the Institute, with oak beams and panelling, this room can be booked to support an event in the main hall or for separate small meetings or social occasions.

Carnegie Room

This ground-floor room seats up to 20 people. A cosy room with comfortable chairs, it is perfect for a relaxing meeting or informal get-together. It can be hired for use on its own, or with the Shaun Fisher room.

kitchen

Kitchen

The kitchen provides professional catering facilities and a range of equipment.