The main hall is bright, airy and
well-lit, and the kitchen has a
modern, clean, and straightforward
style, with new built-in appliances,
ample storage, cooking utensils, etc.
There are crockery and cutlery
together with tables and
chairs/benches to cater for 40
people. Moreover, there is a stoned
parking area, a grassed area for
outdoor use and recreation, a pull-
down projector screen, and
charging points for USB devices.
Use the space
Indoors
. . . great for children’s parties as well as
events for adults such as family gatherings,
social groups or just general meetings
Outdoors
. . . let the children’s play games before the
party, just let your hair down with a sing-a-
long, or enjoy a barbecue or hog roast
After dark
. . . make the most out of the outside space
with the floodlights to keep the festivities
going into the night
Getting there
… it’s on the eastern edge of
Wedmore village and has a stoned
parking area - use Postcode BS28
4DY to find it by SatNav
The Facilities
… apart from the main hall, there is
a large floodlit grassed area at the
side of the building that is suitable
for outside events
The Building
… is well insulated, double glazed,
and has oil fired central heating that
also provides the hot water supply,
so it's 'cosy' even in the colder
months
Hire fees
The general hourly rate is £8.00; or £25.00
for a morning, afternoon or evening
session. For adult or children’s birthday
parties, there is a charge of £30. The charge
for other festive events will depend on the
nature and duration of the event.
These rates include central heating when it
is required, lighting and power, use of the
kitchen and toilet facilities, and the
provision of hot water
Mendip Scout Base is available for letting
during the day, and on some evenings
during school term times, and may be
available at other times depending on the
booking schedule.
It is usually available at school holiday
periods, and for a weekend and midweek
use; as well as at the weekend, from 7.30 pm
on a Friday. Other timings for weekend lets
are available by arrangement, but only if it
is convenient for Wedmore Scout Group to
do so.
Making a booking
The Base's "Standard Conditions of Hire"
applies to all bookings, and the booking must
be confirmed using the "Booking Form & Hire
Agreement."
If the date you require is free, please download
and complete a Booking Form (see above) and
forward it by email to - enquiries@mendip-
scout-base.org
You will receive an acknowledgement and,
before the event, an invoice for your period of
hire. The invoice contains details for making
your payment. If this is not received, the
reservation will lapse.
Users responsibilities
Users must respect the property's condition
and grounds and leave them in the same state
of cleanliness and tidiness as they found them
in - or better! Users should also have due
regard for nearby properties, the surrounding
fields and the countryside. Breakages, damage
or additional cleaning that is needed will be
invoiced separately. Rubbish & waste arising
from the use of the facilities must be taken
away by the hirer.
Mendip Scout Base
Mendip Scout Base is the home of
Wedmore Scout Group
: enquiries@mendip-scout-base.org
Where to find us:
Combe Lane
Wedmore
Somerset BS28 4DY
In Wedmore, take the Wells Road (B3139 ) past the
New Inn and up to the brow of the hill. Turn left into
Combe Lane (unmade lane) - Mendip Scout Base is
the second turning on the right.
Looking for a hall to hire?
Family gathering, Birthday, Social get-together,
Club meeting - all can be accommodated