The Pavilion at Castle Green
A unique space to hire in the heart of Hereford
When the Friends of Castle Green took over the lease on the building on Castle Green, previously the council training centre and art college, public consultation renamed the building The Castle Green Pavilion.
The Pavilion is a Georgian building on medieval foundations and has had a variety of uses and misuses over the years, suffering from some inappropriate development during the 20th century. In 2022, we were successful in being granted Stronger Towns funding of £1.5 million to completely refurbish the building and restore it to its former glory. The renovations removed the unsympathetic 1960’s additions, reinstated the Georgian facade and created a Cafe, restoring the Pavilion to reflect its historic past and re-creating it for use as a sustainable community asset.
It provides a home for Hereford’s Youth Canoe Club and is a community space to hire for individuals, businesses and groups. Weekly yoga classes, speech and drama sessions, rehearsals, meetings and parties regularly take place at the building.
The building is fully accessible to all floors.
Room Hire
The River Room and the Artists Room
Available to hire are two large rooms, the River Room on the ground floor of the main building and the Artists Room on the first floor overlooking the River Wye. These large rooms are the perfect space for parties, exercise classes, workshops, meetings, conferences and a multitude of other uses. Rooms are available for hire to community groups, companies and private individuals at competitive rates.
The River Room
Overlooking the river on the ground floor. Seats up to 50 people for presentations or public meetings, set up theatre style, or 80 standing. Ideal for exercise classes, large meetings and parties. Equipped with AV equipment.
The Artists Room
Immediately above the River Room on the first floor, the Artists Room overlooks the river and has far-reaching views to Dinedor Hill and beyond, with superb quality of light. This is a useful room for training events, all-day meetings or small exercise classes. Fully accessible by lift. Equipped with AV equipment
Both rooms have access to Wifi, and our kitchen on first floor with tea and coffee making facilities, fridge and microwave oven.
Room Hire Charges-inclusive of VAT
Not-for-profit organisations/FoCG members:
River Room – Ground floor
Hourly rate: £17.00
Half day/evening rate (up to 4 hours): £60.00
Full day rate (up to 8 hours): £100, £145 (+ evening)
Artists Room – First floor
Hourly rate: £17.00
Half day/evening rate (up to 4 hours): £60.00
Full day rate (up to 8 hours): £100, £145 (+ evening)
Commercial organisations/Private Hire:
River Room – Ground floor
Hourly rate: £22.50
Half day/evening rate (up to 4 hours): £80.00
Full day rate (up to 8 hours): £150, £200 (+ evening)
Artists Room – First floor
Hourly rate: £22.50
Half day/evening rate (up to 4 hours): £80.00
Full day rate (up to 8 hours): £150, £200 (+ evening)
Request a booking
Please check availability and request a booking by following this link to our booking system or clicking on the button below. To make a booking, you will need to register; you will then be able to view all your booking details, make repeat bookings and manage your account.
Booking Calendar:
Blue = River Room (Ground Floor)
Yellow = Artists Room (First Floor)
The room hire charges are for a do-it-yourself style service. Furniture is in the room for you to lay out as you require and then put back stacked against the walls, ready for the next group. Tea and coffee-making facilities are available for you to help yourselves in the upstairs kitchenette. All items used to be washed up and returned, and rooms to be left clean and tidy.
Managed Service Hire
For an additional cost, we can provide a managed service where:
• The room is set up in the layout you request
• Tea and coffee equipment are provided in the room
• Staff clear away furniture and refreshment equipment after your booking
Because our staff work part-time, this service is available by prior arrangement and subject to staff availability and will incur an additional charge:
£50 per booking on weekdays
£70 per booking at weekends
(added to the room hire fee)
If you have a specific event in mind that is not covered by the above, please contact us to discuss on 07939 261640 or operations@castlegreenhereford.co.uk
Block bookings: If you would like to book a combination of rooms, or for bookings of more than a day, please contact us directly.
Contact Details:
Katie Bott
Email operations@castlegreenhereford.co.uk
Tel. 07939 261640
Please remember that the Pavilion is a community building looked after mostly by volunteers. Please treat this historic building with respect so that others may also enjoy it.