The Nailsworth Recreation Centre is run by Nailsworth Primary School for the benefit of the Nailsworth community.
Outside school hours, the school becomes The Nailsworth Recreation Centre: the only purpose-built, public recreation facility in town. The centre is available for clubs, businesses and organisations to provide a wide range of sport, leisure and dance activities and events, using our fantastic facilities.
Members of the public can benefit through attending classes, being a member of a club or organisation, or through attending an event.
COVID-19 measures and current Government guidelines must be followed.
Facilities
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GymnasiumWe boast a full-size gym that can be used for badminton, basketball, table tennis and many other sport and leisure activities. |
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Main HallThis is the largest capacity hall in Nailsworth with a recently refurbished stage. The hall has gas central heating and heavy red curtains. There is disabled access directly from the car park, and lift access via the main door. It is suitable for films, exhibitions, performances, functions and various sports. |
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MUGA (Multi-Use Games Area)A fantastic new MUGA provides a fenced and floodlit astroturf area ideal for football, hockey, netball, rugby and many other sports. |
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Kitchen
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Parking
There is off-street parking for 40 cars, adjacent to the centre entrance, within the school grounds, off Nympsfield Road. There is a second car park adjacent for 20 cars if necessary.
Availability Calendar
All facilities are available from 6.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. weekdays throughout the academic year. At weekends and throughout school holidays, all facilities are available from 9.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m.
Booking Information
Hire Charges |
Commercial UseRate per hour |
Community UseRate per hour |
| For use of any one area only | £15 | £10 |
| For use of any one area + use of the school Kitchen | £25 | £17.50 |
| For use of any two areas only | £30 | £20 |
| For use of any two areas + use of the school Kitchen | £40 | £27.50 |
| For use of all three areas | £45 | £30 |
| For use of all three areas + use of the school Kitchen | £55 | £37.50 |
Information
Information for Hirers 2021
Safeguarding Requirements for Users 2021
Booking Forms
Commercial Hire Booking Form and Agreement 2021
Community Hire Booking Form and Agreement 2021
Event Licensing
The Hall is not licensed for public events under the Premises Act 2003. A license is not required for classes, exhibitions, lectures.
Public musical event? You will need to obtain a license from the Performing Rights Society.
Other events? e.g. dances, choral singing and commercial activities, particularly if alcohol is to be served, you will require a Temporary Events Notice from Stroud District Council. For more detailed information contact the Licensing Officer at Stroud District Council on 01453 754 440 or email licensing@stroud.gov.uk
Contact
Please talk to the School Business Manager. Whether you are interested in hiring a space for a single event or a programme of activities, Nailsworth Recreation Centre is an ideal venue.
The contact and physical address for the Nailsworth Recreation Centre is:
Jody O’Connor
School Business Manager
Nailsworth Primary School & Recreation Centre
Nympsfield Road
Nailsworth
Stroud
GL6 0ET
Call: 01453 832 382 or email: admin@nailsworth.gloucs.sch.uk
How to find us
From the Bath direction, take A46 to Nailsworth and after the zebra crossing turn left up Spring Hill at the mini roundabout near the clocktower, with Williams Kitchen on the left.
From Minchinhampton direction, travel down the ‘W’, go straight over at the mini roundabout with the clocktower on the right, and up Spring Hill. Spring Hill becomes Nympsfield Road part way up. Go straight up the hill, over the small roundabout the Arkell Centre that is on the left and Norton Wood on your right. We are just up from here on the left hand side. If you reach the Forest Green Rovers mini roundabout, you have passed us – go around the mini roundabout and come back!
Useful Links
If you are an individual looking for an activity to try out, you will find a list in the monthly community newspaper Nailsworth News. You can view the latest issue and the What’s On section online: Nailsworth News Online.
