Room Hire at Kendal Meeting House
Friends Meeting House Kendal is a popular venue for room hire throughout the year, daytime and evenings. We have spaces of varying sizes for events, training, workshops, meetings, interviews, therapy sessions, rehearsals etc. Hired by the hour, half/full day or evening on a one off or regular basis to suit you. We offer special rates for therapists/counsellors using our smallest room for 121 sessions and 10% discount on full price room hires for registered charities. Friends Meeting House is conveniently situated in Kendal town centre with easy access to car parks, bus and railway stations.

1-2-1 Space
Max 2 people
For independent therapists and counsellors working with one client.

John Dalton Room
Max 8 people
A small cosy room on the *first floor. Ideal for meetings, therapy sessions or interviews.

Elizabeth Fry Room
Max 30 people
A light and airey room on the *first floor. Ideal for training sessions, workshops and meetings.

Friends Meeting Room
Max 60 people
A large welcoming room on the ground floor with step free access and hearing loop. Ideal for large events, rehearsals and celebrations.
Room Rates
|
Hourly |
Half Day |
Full Day |
Evening |
|
John Dalton Room first floor |
|||
|
£15 £13* £10** |
£35 £31* £30** |
£56 £50* £45** |
£67 £60* £55** |
|
Elizabeth Fry Room* first floor |
|||
|
£18 £16* |
£63 £56* |
£72 £64* |
£80 £72* |
|
Friends Meeting Room ground floor |
|||
|
£21 £18* |
£72 £64* |
£84 £75* |
£88 £79* |
*10% discount for registered charities **discounted rate for Therapists/Counsellors needing a small space for face to face sessions with one client (no groups or blended meetings)
Session Times
- Half Day – up to 4 hours (between 9am – 1pm or 1pm – 5pm)
- Full Day – over 4 hours (between 9am – 5pm)
- Evening – up to 4 hours (between 5.30pm – 9.30pm)
Access outside of these session times can be arranged using our hourly rates.
Please note we are unable to provide a set up/take down service for your room, please ensure that the timings of your booking includes time to set up/take down.
We welcome bookings seven days a week.
Access to the first floor rooms is via a tall flight of stone stairs, there is no lift. Toilets, including an accessible toilet and baby change facilities, are situated on the step-free ground floor. Our Access Statement is available by request.
Equipment
All our rooms have free WiFi and are well equipped with tables and chairs which can be moved around or packed away to suit your event. Please book the following in advance of your event:
- Large TV (included in room hire cost)
- Lectern (included in room hire cost)
- Flip chart, paper and pens (included in room hire cost)
- Data projector £30
- Camera for hybrid meetings £30
Refreshments
We can provide self serve refreshments in your room, including a selection of Fair Trade teas, coffees and biscuits. Please pre book:
- £4 per person for half day or evening hire
- £6 per person for full day hire
NB. Non-dairy milk alternatives can be provided, please let us know when making your booking.
Enquiries
To discuss your event or make a booking please fill out our enquiry form below, this will capture all the information needed. Alternatively contact us by:
email: [email protected]
phone: 07345386495
Food
The Garden Cafe & Takeaway on site can provide a delicious home cooked hot or cold buffet delivered to your room:
email: [email protected]
phone: 07581 675 684
