Community Centre

The Portway Annexe

The Portway Bldg, Portway Ave, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2QF

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£6.00(est.)per hour, from

200max capacity

11rooms to hire

Domestickitchen

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About

The Portway Annexe is a converted old school building functioning as a community hub with multiple rooms of varying capacities, suitable for public and private events. It was originally constructed in 1900 with substantial additions in 1913.

Rooms & pricing

Pricing is estimated from public sources and may be outdated.

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Chamberlain Hall

Main room

200 standing · 120 banquet

£24.00per hour (local groups), estimated

Bignal-Rand Room

£18.00per hour (local groups), estimated

Dodd Room (Art Room)

£18.00per hour (local groups), estimated

Cursley Room

£18.00per hour (local groups), estimated

Nightingale Room (IT Suite)

£18.00per hour (local groups), estimated

Patch Meeting Room

£12.00per hour (local groups), estimated

Hot-Desk Space

Price on request

Music Studios (The Studio)

£6.00per hour (local groups), estimated

Rehearsal Room

Price on request

The AV Studio

Price on request

Kennedy Cafe

40 banquet

Price on request

Facilities & accessibility

Kitchen(domestic)WiFiParking(Visitors to the Portway Annexe DO NOT have access to the main car park. One parking space is reserved for hirers of the rooms, and up to three parking bays are available for visiting blue badge holders. Access for loading and unloading equipment can be provided by contacting the Portway Manager prior to events. On-street parking with time limitations (Monday to Friday 0900 – 1700, maximum stay 2 hours). Princes Road Car Park (69 bays, 8 coach bays, no height restrictions, 24-hour access, toilet facilities). South Street Car Park (short stay, maximum 3 hours, no return within 2 hours, daily 9am to 6pm).)Alcohol LicenceStep-free EntranceRampHearing Loop

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Booking & practical info

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How to book

Email PABookings@wells.gov.uk or fill out a Booking Enquiry Form on the Wells City Council website. Discounts are available for block bookings and charity events, at the discretion of the Portway Annexe Manager. A £5.00 nominal fee applies for any equipment hire not included in rooms.

Licences & safety

Alcohol Licence

Max occupancy (building)200

Noise curfew22:00

Curfew notesVenue available 9am - 10pm, Monday - Saturday.

Where it is

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The Portway Bldg, Portway Ave, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2QF

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ParishWells

WardWells

Local authoritySomerset

RegionSouth West

Opening hours

Friday9 AM–6 PM

Monday9 AM–9 PM

SundayClosed

Tuesday9 AM–9 PM

Saturday9 AM–6 PM

Thursday9 AM–9 PM

Wednesday9 AM–9 PM

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