Hire With Purpose: Supporting Local Scouting
When you hire our new venue, you are doing more than just booking a space – you are directly supporting the local community.
1st Needham Market Scout Group is a registered charity, and our venue hire operates entirely on a not-for-profit basis. Every single penny raised from hiring out the Scout Centre goes straight back into the group. Your booking fees are vital contributions that help us:
- Cover the running costs and maintenance of our fantastic new purpose-built facility.
- Buy new equipment for our youth members.
- Continue providing everyday adventure, activities, and skills for life to local young people.
Who hires the centre
The centre suits children’s birthday parties, community groups and clubs, exercise and fitness classes, baby and toddler groups, training days and business meetings, and other youth organisations. Regular weekly bookings are welcome.
Accessible for everyone
There is level access throughout the building, accessible parking, and an accessible WC and shower room.
Serving Needham Market and the local area
The Scout Centre is in the heart of Needham Market and a short drive from Barking, Creeting St Mary, Coddenham, Great Blakenham, Claydon and Stowmarket, so it’s an easy choice if you’re looking for hall hire, room hire or a party venue in Mid Suffolk.
• We provide the hall in a clean and tidy condition and we ask that it is left the same way once your hire period is finished. Please ensure that all your rubbish is taken away with you.
• All fees are used to maintain the facilities at 1st Needham Market Scout Group or are used to fund 1st Needham Market Scout Group which is a registered charity.
Venue at a Glance
- 📍 Location: Needham Market Scouts, Crown St, Needham Market, IP6 8RY
- 👥 Maximum Capacity: 100 people
- 🕐 Curfew (Saturday): 11:00 PM
- 🕐 Curfew (Sun–Fri): 10:00 PM
- 📞 Contact: 01449 797577
- 📧 Bookings: [email protected]
Facilities
- 🅿️ Limited car parking on site (approx. 10 cars)
- ♿ Accessible parking and access
- 📶 Free Wi-Fi
- 🔥 Underfloor heating
- ❄️ Air conditioning throughout the building
- 🏛️ Main Hall – 14× tables / 100× chairs
- 🏢 Meeting Room – Conference-style tables and chairs, TV screen
- 🍳 Kitchen – Full kitchen incl. kettles, fridge, oven, dishwasher
Available Spaces & Pricing
| Space | Hourly Rate | Day Rate | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Scout Hall | £15.00 | £150.00 | 100 people |
| Meeting Room | £10.00 | £100.00 | 15 people |
| Whole Centre | £20.00 | £200.00 | 115 people |
| Kitchen Add-on | £20.00 per session | — | |

