Mark's youth birthday party at Hetton Centre in Houghton le Spring

August 2023

Hetton Centre is located at:

Welfare Rd
Hetton-le-Hole
Houghton le Spring
DH5 9NE
Tel: 0191 561 6628
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Approximate location

Event facilities at Hetton Centre

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A superb function suite suitable for family celebrations and conferences
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Based on information in the public domain. Always double-check with the venue directly.

	120 guests can be accommodated for a sit-down meal - likely more for a drinks reception or finger buffet
	We understand that SELF SERVICE style catering is available at Hetton Centre
	We are advised that Hetton Centre is wheelchair accessible and offers at least basic disabled facilities such as washrooms
	Suitable for wedding receptions - so far we have helped wedding hosts with their entertainment and related services at this venue
	Suitable for private functions such as birthday parties, anniversaries, engagements, leaving do's and similar
	Children's parties are welcomed at Hetton Centre such as birthday celebrations, school discos and proms
	Hetton Centre has accepted bookings for 18th/21st parties in the past - however if planning an event for this age group we recommend that you double-check with the venue directly

Other events held at Hetton Centre

Hetton Centre is well suited to a variety of party and event types for numbers of guests typically ranging between 40 and 150 people.

Event	When	Guests
Birthday (16-21 years)	May 2022	60	Info
Birthday (6yrs or under)	Sep 2018	40	Info
Engagement	Jun 2017	125	Info
Birthday 30th	Oct 2016	80	Info
Wedding or Civil Partnership	Jun 2016	70	Info
Birthday 30th	Jun 2015	80	Info
Birthday (6yrs or under)	Apr 2015	150	Info
Birthday (6yrs or under)	Mar 2015	40	Info

Supplier Reviews of Hetton Centre

Supplier reviews are provided by members of needadisco.com that have previously worked at Hetton Centre. We hope they are useful to you and to any suppliers you plan to use for events there.

PARKING
"Plenty of parking available."
ACCESS
"Through a couple of doors at entrance then along corridor to life. From lift through another door into function room. Sounds tough but it really isn't."
FACILITIES
"Rectangular room. No dedicated area for stage but that doesn't really matter. Plenty of space for gear."
"Plenty of 13A sockets in easy reach"
STAFF
"Friendly, helpful staff."

Dancefloor	No specific dancefloor area
Stage Area	No stage area
Effects Lighting	No useable in-house lighting effects
Haze/Smoke/Pyro	Prohibited
Sound Limiter	None at premises
Blackout	No effective blackout
"An enjoyable venue this one. Not the easiest to get into (but not too bad) but a nice setup area and a good sounding room."

PARKING
"Plenty of parking space on-site and can park outside venue for load-in."
ACCESS
"Bit of a tough load-in. Through main doors, along corridor to lift then from lift through another door and into function room. It's not too bad though and is all pretty flat with a decent sized lift for a trolley."
FACILITIES
"Setup against back wall of the function room. Loads of space and a high ceiling."
"Plenty of 13A sockets in easy reach"
STAFF
"Friendly staff."

Dancefloor	No specific dancefloor area
Stage Area	No stage area
Effects Lighting	No useable in-house lighting effects
Haze/Smoke/Pyro	Prohibited
Sound Limiter	None at premises
Blackout	Blinds / curtains available
"An enjoyable venue despite the tricky load-in and lack of a dedicated stage. "

PARKING
"There is a car park to the left of the building suitable for around 20 cars. There is also nearby street parking."
ACCESS
"Park next to the front loading entrance. Take the gear through a set of double glass doors and along a corridor to the lift. Take lift to the first floor then go along another corridor into the function room."
FACILITIES
"Set up along the rear wall of the function room."
"Plenty of 13A sockets in easy reach"
STAFF
"Helpful and friendly. Gave us door chocks and showed us the load in procedure. Last orders are 23:30 with room clear by 00:00."

Dancefloor	No specific dancefloor area
Stage Area	No stage area
Effects Lighting	No useable in-house lighting effects
Haze/Smoke/Pyro	Prohibited
Sound Limiter	None at premises
Blackout	No effective blackout
"Ideal venue for most types of event. It's a bit of an in depth load in but once in its actually a very nice venue. The function room can easily hold around 100 guests and there is a separate section for buffet setting, etc."

PARKING
"Good amount of parking just outside the main door"
ACCESS
"Turn right out of the lift, through a set of double fire doors and down the corridor about 10-15 metres "
FACILITIES
"Setup is floor level, no stage, plenty of room at the far end of the room away from the bar"
"Plenty of 13A sockets in easy reach"
STAFF
"Staff have always been great when I've been there "

Dancefloor	No specific dancefloor area
Stage Area	No stage area
Effects Lighting	No useable in-house lighting effects
Haze/Smoke/Pyro	Prohibited
Sound Limiter	None at premises
Blackout	No effective blackout

PARKING
"Park outside the main entrance while unloading and in the car park while gigging. "
ACCESS
"Through 2 sets of automatic double doors, lift 15 yards away. up lift and though double doors to the room. can set up in multiple locations but most would choose nearest that door. "
FACILITIES
"On the floor so easy, although does make you need to think about cables as trip obstacles more. plain background ideal for uplighting. "
"Plenty of 13A sockets in easy reach"
STAFF
"Staff always helpful. "

Dancefloor	No specific dancefloor area
Stage Area	No stage area
Effects Lighting	No useable in-house lighting effects
Haze/Smoke/Pyro	Prohibited
Sound Limiter	None at premises
Blackout	No effective blackout

PARKING
"Plenty of parking available"
ACCESS
"Through main or side door, either up stairs or through hallway to lift"
FACILITIES
"Plenty of space available, no stage"
"Not sure"
STAFF
"Polite decent staff"

Dancefloor	No specific dancefloor area
Stage Area	No stage area
Effects Lighting	No useable in-house lighting effects
Haze/Smoke/Pyro	Prohibited
Sound Limiter	None at premises
Blackout	No effective blackout
"Load out difficult due to doors being locked, exit past party goers that don't always move away from the door "

PARKING
"Plenty of parking on site at the venue."
ACCESS
"Through main doors, along corridor to lift. Up lift then into function room. Sounds like hard work but it really isn't. Bring your trolley!"
FACILITIES
"Setup in large hall against back wall. Plenty of space for a large setup."
"Short extensions (up to 5m) required"
STAFF
"Excellent staff who go out of their way to help."

Dancefloor	No specific dancefloor area
Stage Area	No stage area
Effects Lighting	No useable in-house lighting effects
Haze/Smoke/Pyro	Prohibited
Sound Limiter	None at premises
Blackout	Blinds / curtains available
"A really nice venue with a great room that permits even the largest of setups."