Thank you for your interest in Dacre Hall - reputed to be the oldest village hall in England! Dacre Hall comprises a large banquet style room with a stage at one end and a separate Supper Room/kitchen. The Hall and Supper Room can be hired separately or together (total capacity 128, seating 100 in the main hall). It is therefore suitable for a wide range of uses from smaller meetings using just the Supper Room, to hire of all facilities for events such as wedding receptions, parties and dances, plays and concerts, conferences and workshops. It forms part of the 12th century Lanercost Priory and is set in the beautiful Irthing Valley, two miles north east of Brampton and near to Hadrian's Wall. The Priory ruins are managed by English Heritage and the Priory Church is owned by the Church of England. The Hall is owned in Trust by the Dacre Hall Committee, a registered charity who rely on fund raising, grants, donations and hire income to maintain this ancient building, thereby enabling it to be used and enjoyed by the community. This charming Hall is part of what was originally a single long room where the Dacre family would have entertained in style. Some of the most important and rare surviving examples of mid-sixteenth century restored wall paintings are visible and the open beamed roof and Tudor chimney mantle (now in situ after its return from the Bowes Museum) add to the character within the building.

The Hall and Supper Room are on the first floor, accessible by stairs which has a chair lift.

Licensed for music until 11pm, Hall to be vacated by midnight.

Dimmable lighting creates atmosphere for your function.

Free Wi-Fi.

When the Hall is hired out, toilets (ground floor) must be available for use by English Heritage staff and those attending church services or events.

Parking is near the Priory/Church, enter from the road on Cycle Route 72 through the arch.

If you would like to book, full Terms & Conditions and a booking form will be sent to you.