Your Questions, Answered
Here you will find the answers to some of the most commonly asked questions. Something else? Get in contact and we will do our best to answer your query.
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The main hall is approximately 17m long by 6m wide, with a vaulted ceiling and a usable internal clearance of approximately 3 metres. Please check dimensions carefully for inflatables or tall equipment.
The maximum capacity is x50 people.
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To view available dates and enquire about a booking visit our Request a Booking page.
Here you will see our calendar. If you see a date you are interested in click the + symbol on your preferred date to request a booking.
There is also other helpful information about our hours and pricing.
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Absolutely. Please get in touch with us to arrange a time to meet one of the committee who will be pleased to show you around.
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Yes of course. A Provisional Booking is an enquiry that has been made, but not been confirmed. So please feel free to ask about the date as the other party may decide not to book.
If you use the calendar function to request your booking - you may not be able to enter your preferred times if they overlap with the other Provisional Booking - but don’t worry, either enter a different time that is free and make a note of your preferred time in the Special Requirements box or send us an email.
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There is limited parking on site and additional parking available along the road.
Hirers may use the Royal British Legion car park, next-door-but-one Monday - Friday until 6pm.
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Charges for 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2026
Monday-Sunday - Standard Charge £20.00 per hour
Monday-Sunday - Daily Rate 9.00am-5.00pm £120.00
Monday-Sunday - Regular Bookers Rate £12.50 (when x6 or more sessions are booked)
Special Event Day Rate (weddings, corporate events) - 9.00am-Midnight - £600.00 (set-up the evening before and break down the morning after possible if available)
Community Events - Please contact us for information
A £500.00 deposit for special events and larger gatherings may be required.
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Included within your hire is use of the main hall, kitchen and garden areas, tables and chairs to seat x50 people
The kitchen is stocked with cutlery, crockery and glassware. There is a fridge freezer, cooker, microwave, kettle and hot water heater.
We do not have the facility to dispose of waste - please take your rubbish home at the end of your hire.
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You can view our terms and conditions of hire on our T&Cs page along with our policy documents. The documents are not meant to be an exhaustive list please check with the hall committee by email booking@thesandsroom.org
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Yes we do. Both in the main hall and outside in the garden. We do need to see insurance details from your provider before the day of your event.
The main hall is approximately 17m long by 6m wide, with a vaulted ceiling and a usable internal clearance of around 3 metres. Please check dimensions carefully when booking inflatables.
We are unable to recommend any suppliers of inflatables or entertainment equipment.
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We do not have an alcohol license. If you are planning to sell alcohol you will need to apply to Guildford Borough Council for a Temporary Events Notice. If you have alcohol on site but do not intend to sell it, a licence is not required.
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On the day if you have any emergencies please contact either Chris 07776 663143 or Helen 07900 998212.
These numbers are for emergencies only, for general enquiries please use the main number 01252 279783 or email booking@thesandsroom.org

