Thorpe Astley Community Centre

We are now taking bookings based on our full capacity - please see below. To enquire or make a booking call 0116 289 0045 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The Thorpe Astley Community Centre is a modern facility serving the Thorpe Astley community, with sports facilities and rooms available to hire. Thorpe Astley has three rooms available to hire, suitable for groups of 10-100 people.

There is a modern kitchen available for hire, with serving hatches into the Main Hall and the Activity Room – this kitchen includes a microwave oven, fridge, tea urn, and glass washer – however, there is no cooker available.

It is a single storey building with easy access to all our rooms – no steps, and accessible corridors. We also have a full disabled toilet and baby changing room. Guide and hearing dogs are welcome.

Please find a video Tour of the rooms available to hire at Thorpe Astley Community Centre - THORPE ASTLEY COMMUNITY CENTRE VIDEO TOUR

Rooms at the Thorpe Astley Community Centre

The Main Hall

The Main Hall is available for family events, conferences meetings and recreational purposes. The hall has a wooden floor and serving hatch into the kitchen/bar. Bouncy Castles are permitted in the Main Hall with a maximum height of 2.29m (7.5').

Capacity: Capacity of 80 seated at tables, or 100 seated theater style.
Size: 13m x 9.45m (42.65' x 31') (LxW)

Committee Rooms

A selection of rooms are available for meetings or social occasions for smaller groups. The large meeting room and activity room can be combined and used as one large room if necessary. These room are fully carpeted and fitted with blinds.

A hatch is available into the kitchen from the activity room. The small meeting room can accommodate up to 10 people and can be used for meetings, trainings etc. The room is fully carpeted and fitted with blinds.

Large Meeting Room & Activity Room, combined.

Capacity: Combined capacity of 35 seated at tables.
Size: 12.26m x 5.1m (40.22' x 16.73') (LxW)

Large Meeting Room

Capacity: Capacity of 20 seated at tables.
Size: 4m x 5.1m (42.65' x 31') (LxW)

Activity Room

Capacity: Capacity of 15 seated at tables.
Size: 5.2m x 5.1m (17.06' x 16.73') (LxW)

Kitchen

There is a modern kitchen available for hire in conjunction with room hire. The kitchen has a microwave oven, fridge, tea urn and glass washer. Please note there is no cooker availabe. The Civic Centre can also provide hot flasks/cups, tea/coffee etc, bottled water for a modest charge.

Licensed Bar

We are able to provide a limited bar service at the Community Centre to suit your function by prior arrangement with the Bar Manager, who can be reached on 0116 2160478. Hirers are NOT allowed to bring their own alcohol beverages.

Floorplan

Small Meeting room no longer available to hire

BOOKABLE TENNIS COURTS AT THORPE ASTLEY

The Town Council has been working with the Lawn Tennis Association to consider ways to encourage and expand the use of the tennis courts for local residents and has now introduced a system whereby residents can book and pay for the use of the tennis courts at Thorpe Astley.

Braunstone Town residents will be paying a reduced price for the facilities and have the advantage of accessing the courts free of charge at set times. Several membership options are also available including monthly and yearly fees and spreading the cost of payment, free use for residents on specific benefits and reduced rates for pay and play.

Non-Braunstone Town residents will be paying a higher rate and will not be offered the use of the courts free of charge or monthly/yearly package options.

BOOKABLE TENNIS COURTS AT THORPE ASTLEY NOW AVAILABLE

To book a court go to:

https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/Tennisinbraunstone

BRAUNSTONE TOWN RESIDENT TENNIS COURT HIRE FEES

	7.00am – 3.00pm	3.00pm – 6.00pm	6.00pm – 9.00pm
MONDAY	£3.00 per hour	FREE	£3.00 per hour
TUESDAY	£3.00 per hour	FREE	£3.00 per hour
WEDNESDAY	£3.00 per hour	FREE	£3.00 per hour
THURSDAY	£3.00 per hour	FREE	£3.00 per hour
FRIDAY	£3.00 per hour	FREE	£3.00 per hour
SATURDAY	£3.00 per hour	FREE	£3.00 per hour
SUNDAY	£3.00 per hour	FREE	£3.00 per hour

FOR THORPE ASTLEY COMMUNITY CENTRE AND SHAKESPEARE PARK

NON - BRAUNSTONE TOWN RESIDENT TENNIS COURT HIRE FEES

	7.00am – 3.00pm	3.00pm – 6.00pm	6.00pm – 9.00pm
MONDAY	£4.00 per hour	£6.00 per hour	£4.00 per hour
TUESDAY	£4.00 per hour	£6.00 per hour	£4.00 per hour
WEDNESDAY	£4.00 per hour	£6.00 per hour	£4.00 per hour
THURSDAY	£4.00 per hour	£6.00 per hour	£4.00 per hour
FRIDAY	£4.00 per hour	£6.00 per hour	£4.00 per hour
SATURDAY	£4.00 per hour	£6.00 per hour	£4.00 per hour
SUNDAY	£4.00 per hour	£6.00 per hour	£4.00 per hour