Booking Fees and Payment
The cost of hiring the Reading Room is currently:
- £8 per hour for residents
- £10 an hour for non residents
The booking fee includes the cost of heating and the use of the kitchen for preparing hot and cold drinks only.
If you are using the kitchen for preparing and serving hot or cold food (for example, involving the use of cookers, hob or large amounts of hot water), the cost of hiring is:
- £10 per hour for residents
- £12 per hour for non-residents
Where possible, we allow each booking 5 minutes each side of the hire period to allow for basic set up and departure. If you require more time for these activities then you must include it in your hiring period.
If your booking is for more than 5 hours we may require a 50% deposit payable at time of booking.
Please ensure payment has been made in advance by BACS. Details are:
- Account name: Shipton Reading Room,
- Account Number 84469268
- Sort Code 30-98-97
Alternatively, you can pay with cash or a cheque made out to Shipton Reading Room.