The village

 

The village of Sturminster Marshall is off the A350, just north of the junction with the A31. It is 7 miles south of Blandford Forum and 5 miles west of Wimborne.

 

The river Stour runs through the village and just a short walk away is the National Trust’s White Mill.

The venue

 

The Old School is opposite the village church of St Mary and next to the Red Lion pub (which serves excellent beers and food). The Old School has its own parking.

Facilities

 

The Old School has a newly refurbished kitchen, with a large range-style cooker, fridge and double sink. A serving hatch links to the main hall. There are ladies’ and men’s toilets. The main hall can seat 80-100 people, although this number is reduced when tables are in use. Ample tables and chairs are available. There is also a small dais at one end of the hall.

 

In addition to the main hall there is a smaller room, also with tables and chairs. For the use of music groups we can provide a digital piano.

Nearby walks include the Stour Valley Way and the Wareham Forest Way. And as an added bonus, Barford Ice Cream Farm is just a short drive away!

Accessibility

 

All parts of the Old School are fully accessible and the main entrance has a ramp. In addition, the main hall is equipped with a hearing loop.