The Oast Community Centre
Rainham
Community hall or meeting room- Up to 175
- people
- 5
- meeting rooms
About the venue
The Oast is a community centre on Granary Close, Rainham, right next to Rainham station. It has five rooms of different sizes, from a 25-seat tea room to a hall for 175, so it can host anything from a small workshop to a conference or a staff party.
- Oast Hall: 17 by 6 metres, up to 175 seated, with bar service available.
- Wakeley Hall: on the ground floor, 14 by 5.5 metres, up to 100 seated, with a kitchenette and its own entrance.
- Granary Bar: on the first floor, up to 80 seated, with a bar.
- The Willow: 12 by 4 metres, up to 60 people.
- Tea Room: 6 by 4.5 metres, up to 25, which can be combined with the Willow.
Ground-floor rooms are wheelchair accessible and open onto an enclosed courtyard. There is parking for about 20 cars at the rear and six disabled spaces at the front, plus a disabled toilet and baby changing.
The centre is open for bookings from 8am to 11pm, Monday to Saturday, and needs at least seven days' notice. To book, email bookings@theoastrainham.co.uk or use the online booking request form.
Rooms and capacity
Oast Hall
- Size (m²)
- 102
- Notes
- 17m x 6m; up to 175 seated; bar service
Wakeley Hall
- Size (m²)
- 77
- Notes
- 14m x 5.5m; kitchenette; own entrance
Granary Bar
- Notes
- First floor; bar
The Willow
- Size (m²)
- 48
- Notes
- 12m x 4m
Tea Room
- Size (m²)
- 27
- Notes
- 6m x 4.5m
Capacities are the maximum for each layout. Check numbers with the venue when you enquire.
Location and travel
Granary Close, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 7SGRainham
Frequently asked questions
How many people can The Oast Community Centre hold?
Up to 175 people in the Oast Hall.
Where is The Oast Community Centre?
Granary Close, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 7SG.
How do I book The Oast Community Centre?
Email bookings@theoastrainham.co.uk, or use the booking details on the venue's website.
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Granary Close, Rainham, Gillingham, KentME8 7SGOpen in Google MapsShare this business venue
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