Old School Hall
East Farleigh
University, college or schoolAbout the venue
Old School Hall is a Grade II listed Victorian schoolhouse at 12 Lower Road, East Farleigh, next to the parish church and looking out over the Medway Valley. It was built in 1846 after the Reverend Henry Wilberforce, son of the anti-slavery campaigner William Wilberforce, raised money for a village school. Children were taught here until 1930, and the old school bell still hangs on the east side of the building.
Today Mandy and Gary run the ground floor as a hall for hire, used for meetings, workshops, rehearsals and parties. It is a cosy room with ragstone walls and arched windows. Set up for a meeting with a top table, it seats about 40. It has also hosted quiz nights for 80 at round tables and performances with 100 seats and a small stage.
There is a kitchen with an oven, hob, microwave and fridge, plus a tea urn, Wi-Fi and a free sound system. A PA system costs £40 extra. The car park takes around 20 cars, with more parking on the street. The toilets are not wheelchair accessible because of the listed building's narrow doorways.
Rooms and capacity
Main hall
- Notes
- Meeting with top table 40; round tables 80; theatre 100 with small stage
Capacities are the maximum for each layout. Check numbers with the venue when you enquire.
Prices
Hourly hire; rates on request. PA system £40 extra.
Check VAT and availability when you enquire.
Location and travel
12 Lower Road, East Farleigh, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 0JLEast Farleigh
Frequently asked questions
How many people can Old School Hall hold?
Up to 40 in the Main hall (theatre).
How much does it cost to hire Old School Hall?
Hourly hire; rates on request. PA system £40 extra.
Where is Old School Hall?
12 Lower Road, East Farleigh, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 0JL.
How do I book Old School Hall?
Call 07703 525138 or use the enquiry details on the venue's website.
Location
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Details checked 9 November 2026
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