Assembly Hall

The School Assembly Hall is the largest of our rooms and can accommodate up to 250 people (non seated). It is suitable for a variety of functions such as drama performances, choir shows, and fundraising evenings. The hall transforms into an ideal setting for anniversaries or special birthdays. The School car Park is plentiful and free, with local catering, interior marquee, and table design contacts all available via the Lettings staff. The seated capacity is 180, equipped with a data projector, sound system, piano and full set of theatrical lights. Control of the lighting is from a lighting deck at the rear of the hall on the balcony. Room measures approx. 20.3 x 11.7m.

Old Library

A historical room with lovely wooden oak paneling and a large stained glass window.  Ideal for a business function or family celebration occasion.  Room measures approx. 15m x 7m

Dining Room

The School Dining room is suitable for events such as functions, charity fundraisers, discos, gatherings, seminars, training courses, additional catering facility, and much more. This area can seat up to 130 people and has various dining tables and a projector including speakers. We also have The Quad linked to the room if you would like to use an outside space

Drama Studio

Drama Studio has a wooden sprung floor, ideal for fitness clubs, and smaller clubs or dance groups that require a smaller space to work in.  Room measures approx. 11m x 13m

Old Gym

If you require a smaller space than the sports hall, The Gymnasium would be the best facility for you.  Room measures approx. 21m x 12m

Function Rooms

We have a number of function rooms. These are ideal for meetings and courses. They are equipped with projectors and screens as well as wipe boards.

St George’s Harpenden was established when Rev. Cecil Grant, to use his own words, "migrated" to the town in 1906 from Keswick in the Lake District. He was Headmaster of Keswick School which had been re-established in l898 after a lapse of many years, as a co-educational boarding school. Mr. Grant became increasingly frustrated by local criticism and the interference of the recently established local education authority. He also wanted a school with its own Chapel. Grant identified vacant buildings in Harpenden which had been built by the Rev. R. H. Wix, and used from 1887 as a boarding school for 100 boys.

Located within Harpenden a picturesque Hertfordshire town situated 5 miles north of the historic town of St Albans, St George’s is an ideal venue for groups of 25 to 120 for a wide variety of corporate, sporting, residential and private events. A few limited dates can also be reserved for Weddings.

The school is easily accessible for delegates within easy reach of both London Luton and Heathrow airports, Central London and just a few minutes from the M1 junctions 9 or 10. The school has an extensive selection of facilities for hire suitable for a wide variety of events; current customers include Revision schools, Lacrosse clubs, choirs and Activate Sport.

We have three Boarding Houses:

Keswick

Located in the traditional part of the school is our Girls Boarding House.  This can accommodate mixed gender numbers as it is set over 4 floors.  There are 65 beds and rooms vary in size and allow for 6, 4, 3 or 2 to a room. Rooms are made up of twin en-suite rooms and dorm rooms

Crosthwaite

Built in the 1970’s this Boys Boarding House offers a warm modern feel. There are 58 beds and have rooms for 6, 4, 3 or 2 people. This can accommodate mixed gender groups and is set over 3 floors.

Skiddaw

This Sixth Form Boarding House was purpose built and offers 9 twin ensuite rooms and 1 single rooms

Catering is flexible to suit and can include breakfast, lunch and evening meals. (see link for example menus)

Other school facilities include:

Sports Centre which also includes a fully equipped modern Fitness Suite

Classrooms	Drama Studio	Sports Gym
Assembly Hall	4 Lacrose pitches	2 Cricket pitches, plus outdoor nets
3 Rugby pitches	3 Netball courts	4 Tennis Courts

Pricing for various packages are available upon request.  Please contact Mrs Sue MacKenzie

tel: 01582 716 288           email: lettings@stgeorges.herts.sch.uk

The Heather Jarvis Sports Centre

This outstanding, Sports Centre costs almost £3 million and includes:

• 4 badminton courts
• 10 basketball rings (including 2 for a full-length court)
• 2 cricket nets (These stretch the length of the hall.) We have special, sport specific mats which are laid out for cricket nets practise so as to give the best possible surface.
• 5-a-side football goals
• Netball posts
• 2 multi-purpose rooms
• Changing rooms with toilets and cubicle showers
• An accessible lift
• Disabled changing rooms, toilets and showers
• Viewing balcony
• A mezzanine area, equipped with tables, chairs and a mini kitchen
• Fitness Suite 

Sports Hall features include:

• The floor is fully sprung
• Under floor heating
• The ceiling is very high (10m) (international standard for lacrosse and county standard for badminton)
• There is a good amount of space around the courts and the courts are of county standard for badminton.
• The acoustics are good
• The lighting county standard
• Cricket nets with sport specific flooring
• The hall can be divided into 2 halves using a curtain

We have a viewing gallery, part of which can be made private.

The dimensions of the Heather Jarvis Sports Hall Centre are approximately: 35.5m x 18.8 m. That's 116.5' x 61'.

Old Gym

The Alpha Sports Hall is a traditional school gym and is great for activities including:

• Martial Arts
• Fitness classes
• Dance classes
• Parties
• Basketball

MUGA

Our outdoor courts are in excellent condition and include 3 netball courts and 4 tennis courts. 

Note: Floodlights are available for our outdoor courts

Multi-purpose Rooms

We have 2 multi-purpose rooms.

These are ideal for courses.

Outdoor Changing Rooms

In addition to our indoor changing rooms, we have 2 outdoor changing rooms with toilets available for the pitch hirers

Our Fees

Adult Membership	£26.25
U18 Membership	£19.50
Student from St George’s	£18.50
Joint Membership	£39.00
Family Membership (4 members)	£63.00
Adult Pay As You Go	£6.00
U18 Pay As You Go	£4.00

No Joining Fee

Click Here to complete the online joining form and waiver on your first visit
20% off for Staff Partner & Children 

Opening Hours

Please note opening hours are subject to change
Monday to Friday 17:00-22:00
Saturday                09:00-17:30
Sunday                  09:00-22:00

•    The minimum year group to use our Fitness Suite is Y10(time restriction applys)
•    We operate a cashless system
•    All profits made are donated directly to St George’s School
•    Last entry is 30 minutes before closing
•    We are open during school holidays, but closed on Bank Holidays
 

For further information please contact sportshall@stgeorges.herts.sch.uk or call 01582 716229 during opening hours.

 

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Contact

Sports Centre Enquiries please contact

Sports Centre Manager, Ben Chan:

tel: 01582 716 229 or please leave a message
email:sportshall@stgeorges.herts.sch.uk

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