Venue Hire

Rooms for Hire

The Borrowdale Institute is made up of three areas; ​

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  • The Main Hall

  • The Community Room (this houses the main kitchen/bar)

  • The Herdwick Suite (complete with a kitchenette)

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Each room can be hired separately (depending on event size), or the hall can be hired as a whole. 

For more information on each room, please see below. 

The Main Hall

The largest of the rooms within The Institute - ideal for larger celebrations. 

  • The largest of the rooms 

  • Capacity of 102 seated for dining, or 110 seated in an auditorium style 

  • Capacity of 204, standing/dancing 

  • Solid wood flooring 

  • Exposed beams

  • Muted colour scheme

  • An optional extra of an 'Indoor Marquee' which can drastically change the 'feel' of the room

  • Sound system & hearing loop

  • Platform stage can be provided on request

  • Chairs can be provided 

  • 4 x Large Round Tables (6ft) 

  • 6 x Large Trestle Tables (76cm x 182cm)

  • 6 x Smaller Trestle Tables (61cm x 182cm)

  • Kitchen & bar are in the Community Room, which can be hired alongside the Main Hall (see below)

Community Room

Houses the main kitchen/bar. Can be hired alone, or alongside the Main Hall. 

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  • Houses the kitchen/bar (see below for more information on facilities)

  • Can be hired alone, or alongside the main hall 

  • Capacity of 36 seated, 60 standing

  • Honister Slate worktop 

  • Local stone faced wall - built by local legend Billy Bland 

  • Spectacular views of the valley

  • Relaxed seating i.e. armchairs, sofas, bar stools and dining chairs 

  • Large 65" TV screen 

Kitchen

  • Large 3 door oven ​

  • Induction hob

  • Grill

  • Instant hot water machine 

  • Filter coffee machine 

  • Cutlery 

  • Crockery for 100 

  • Large freestanding fridge

  • Under counter fridge

  • Under counter freezer

  • Hot cupboard - on wheels

  • Dishwasher

  • Microwave

  • Pots, pans, utensils

  • Drinks cooler

  • Wine glasses, high ball glasses, champagne flutes, pint glasses

  • Dishwasher

  • Freezer for ice 

Bar

Herdwick Suite

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Upper floor room, in honour of Herdwick sheep & our farmers. Ideal for meetings and smaller gatherings. 

  • Self-contained room on the upper floor (accessible by lift and stairs)

  • Capacity of 34 seated, 60 standing

  • Conference chairs with removable writing tables

  • Small kitchen (complete with fridge, sink, coffee machine, crockery and cutlery)

  • Ideal for smaller gatherings, meetings, receptions 

  • Large 65" TV screen 

  • Balcony with views towards Castle Crag and the valley beyond 

Other Facilities

  • We have a car park for 10 cars which can be chained off on request 

The biggest selling point is, of course, the location!