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Hall for hire: The Old School Room

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This lovely old building in Cossall has been restored and equipped to a very high standard and is available for hire, week days, weekends and evenings.

Photo of exterior of the Old School Room building, Cossall, during an event

The building belongs to St Catherine’s Church in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham and is managed by a group of people gathered from Cossall Parochial Church Council, Cossall Parish Council and Cossall Community Chest.

Photo of Old School Room hall building exterior in Cossall

Now fully equipped to comply with local authority food hygiene standards the kitchen has plenty of space and the usual equipment to allow you to cater for parties of up to 50 people seated and nearly 70 in buffet style, tables and chairs are included.

Photo of kitchen interior inside the Old School Room building, Cossall

The toilet and storage area is part of the extension and the toilet is fully compliant with current standards and also incorporates facilities for the disabled.

The hall has undergone a major restoration and upgrade to provide users with a good, clean and warm environment to hold a variety of functions.

Photo of people seated at a table and smiling, inside the Old School Room hall building, Cossall

The walls have been fully insulated and new highly efficient heating panels will ensure the hall is warm and cosy even in the depths of winter. As part of the refurbishment a magnificent lighting system has been installed so that the hall can be lit in a number of ways to host general meetings or catering events, presentations where the lights need to be dimmed or for parties where a bit of glitz and glamour is called for!

The floor has been comprehensively refurbished and is suitable for all occasions including a bit of disco dancing.

The hall is suitable for the following:

  • Children’s Parties
  • Birthday / Anniversary Parties
  • Luncheon Clubs
  • Society & Club Meetings
  • Talks/Presentations
  • Keep Fit/Wellbeing Classes
  • Christening Celebrations
  • Wedding Parties
  • Funeral Gatherings

History of the Old School Room

The original School in Cossall was in the upstairs room of the Alms Houses, but by the early 1800s, due to the expansion of the population of Cossall, the need arose for a larger school. This resulted in the building of what we now know as The Old School Room. There is a difference of opinion as to when the school was built. Research says 1813 but the date plaque in the porch says 1850 – perhaps this is simply the date the porch was completed.

The building was in use as a school until the new school was built in 1891. The new school was built on Coronation Road part way between the village and Ilkeston Junction. Since the old school’s closure in 1891 as a room it has had many uses, one of which was by D.H. Lawrence’s fiancés father to teach woodwork and carving to the lads of the village.

In 1925 as part of the sale of the whole of the village by Lord Middleton’s estate, The Old School Room was given to the Church to be used for ecclesiastical purposes. The building has been used for many years for meetings and get togethers that have brought the community together.

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Rates of hire

Mon – Thurs rate: £12.50 / hour*
Fri – Sun rate: £15.00 / hour*

10% off for residents of Cossall Parish
*Full use of the kitchen facilities will be extra

Questions, conditions & booking

Please email us at:

bookcossallhall@gmail.com
secretary44cch@gmail.com

Or phone up to 8pm on:

0115 930 6715
0115 932 4463

Google Reviews

“Great place to hold a party”

Events held at The Old School Room

Annual Parish Meeting

9th March 2025

Agenda for the next Annual Parish Meeting – 18th March 2025, 730pm

Next Cossall Parish Council Meeting

9th March 2025

The next meeting of Cossall Parish Council, will be held on Tuesday 18th March 2025, commencing at 7.30pm in the Church Hall.

Click the title to open the Agenda.

Village For Sale

8th February 2025

How Cossall was auctioned off to the highest bidder!
Around 100 years ago, Cossall Village was sold – come and see an exhibition to find out the fascinating details.

Did You Know?

30th November 2024

100 years ago the majority of Cossall was sold at auction

Cossall Parish Council Meeting DATE CHANGE

20th October 2024

The meeting in January 2025 will now be on Tuesday 14th January, at 7:30pm

Events held at Old School Room

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Meetings venue

Cossall Community Hall, Church Lane, Cossall, Nottinghamshire, NG16 2RW

Meetings Schedule

3rd Tuesday in the month at 7.30pm
No meetings in August and December

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Wikipedia: Civil parishes in England
Google map: Cossall boundary

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