Looking for hall hire in Calstock? The Old Chapel is a converted chapel on the banks of the River Tamar, run by Calstock Arts as a community arts centre. It’s where the village comes for gigs, films and talks, and it’s available to hire for almost anything else too.
We have two spaces: the Main Auditorium, which seats 100 with room for 15 more on the balcony, and the Kelly Room, which seats 60. There’s also a kitchen and a fully licensed bar. Whether you need a room every Tuesday for your yoga class or a one-off space for a birthday, a meeting or a fundraiser, we’ll put together a hire package that suits you.
As a registered charity, every booking helps keep live music, film and the arts going in Calstock.
To create a tailored hire package that meets your needs, please get in touch: hire@calstockarts.org.
Answers to frequently asked questions can be found here.
Our Hall Spaces
The Main Auditorium
Our largest space, with the big picture window that floods the room with light during the day. It seats 100, with a further 15 seats on the balcony. It’s the room we use for concerts and films, so it works well for anything with an audience: talks, performances, exhibitions, dance classes and larger gatherings. The Main Auditorium has a screen, projector, sound equipment, staging, lights, plus a small kitchenette. A digital piano is also available if requested in advance. If you use the sound equipment, we can add our sound engineer as an extra. This hall has good access and full facilities for disabled visitors. You can use the kitchenette for tea, coffee, and light refreshments. A fully licensed bar is also available, so drinks are taken care of for parties, receptions, and fundraisers.
The Kelly Room
A smaller, more intimate room seating 60, which suits workshops, meetings, classes and private parties. We’ve fitted the Kelly Room out as a cinema, so it’s fully equipped for showing films and presentations. It also has its own kitchen, so it’s a natural choice for events where you want to serve food. You can hire both rooms at the same time, or just one depending on your needs. The Kelly Room kitchen is fully equipped with professional catering equipment and can be added to any booking. It’s ideal if you want to provide meals or refreshments, or bring in your own caterer.
Regular and one-off bookings
We welcome both. Many local groups book the same slot every week, while others hire the hall once for a special occasion. Our friendly team of volunteers is on hand to help you settle in and make the most of the space.
What can you hire the Old Chapel for?
People hire our hall for all sorts of reasons. Here are some of the most common:
- Classes and clubs: yoga, dance, fitness, art, crafts and language groups
- Workshops: creative, wellbeing and skills sessions
- Meetings and conferences: community groups, charity boards, networking events and away days
- Parties and celebrations: birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and Christmas parties
- Weddings and receptions: see our small wedding venue page
- Wakes and celebrations of life: a calm, welcoming space for family and friends
- Exhibitions and pop-ups: art shows, craft fairs and sales
- Fundraisers and performances: quiz nights, concerts and community events
Don’t see your event here? Get in touch anyway. If it fits in a room, we can probably help.
Getting here
The Old Chapel is on Sand Lane in Calstock, about 7 miles from Tavistock and 18 miles from Plymouth. That makes it easy for guests coming from across the Tamar Valley and both sides of the Devon and Cornwall border.
- By car: free parking in the main village car park and at Calstock railway station
- By train: Calstock station on the Tamar Valley Line is a 2-minute walk away, with trains from Plymouth
- By bus: route 79 runs from Callington and Tavistock
The building faces onto a steep hill, so guests can be dropped off at the main entrance. The Main Auditorium has full disabled access. There is currently no disabled access to the Kelly Room or the Gallery Bar, so please tell us about any access needs when you book and we’ll help you plan.
Full travel details are on our contact page.
