Facilities Hire

Set within 200 acres of countryside on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Giggleswick School offers an exceptional venue for events, courses, and residential stays,  combining rural tranquillity with easy access.

Founded in 1512, our historic yet fully modern campus blends heritage, space, and excellent facilities. With a theatre, Assembly Hall, music school, classrooms, sports halls, outdoor pitches, swimming pool, and chapel, it is well suited to a wide range of uses, from day events to full residential programmes. To discuss your requirements or check availability, please contact our Events & Lettings Team or submit the enquiry form.

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Giggleswick School offers a versatile and well-equipped campus, making it an ideal venue for conferences, residential events, courses, rehearsals, and retreats. With classrooms of varying sizes, sports halls, a theatre, chapel, swimming pool, dining hall, dedicated event spaces, and over 250 beds across six boarding houses, the School is perfectly suited to host groups of all types and sizes.

We have welcomed a wide range of organisations, including the National Youth Choir of Great Britain, Christians in Sport, and the Riding Lights Theatre Summer School, reflecting the flexibility and quality of our facilities.

Why choose Giggleswick School?

Venue hire is available for short or long-term stays, with bespoke packages tailored to your specific requirements. Our experienced on-site catering team delivers high-quality food and service, catering for everything from buffet lunches between seminars to full residential catering, including breakfast, lunch, supper, and themed dinners.

Our dedicated Events & Lettings Team provides personalised support throughout the booking process, ensuring your event runs smoothly from planning to delivery. We would be delighted to discuss your requirements and help you create a successful and memorable event at Giggleswick School.

Residential Packages – Easter and Summer Holidays

Residential hire is available exclusively during the Easter and Summer holidays, when the campus is open for full residential bookings. Accommodation is comfortable and hostel-style, making it ideal for organised group stays.

Residential packages are particularly suited to:

  • Church and faith-based groups
  • Youth camps and residential programmes
  • Sports academies and training weeks
  • Music courses, rehearsals, and workshops
  • Walking, cycling, and outdoor activity groups
  • Drama groups, dance companies, emerging and established theatre groups

Our in-house catering team provides freshly prepared meals to suit your schedule, including hearty breakfasts, packed lunches, evening meals, and celebration dinners. Bespoke residential packages can be tailored to meet your group’s specific needs.

Day Hire and Non-Residential Venue Hire (Dry Hire)

During half terms and exeat weekends, selected facilities at Giggleswick School are available for day hire and non-residential venue hire (dry hire). This option is well suited to day events, meetings, rehearsals, performances, and sports activities.

Facilities available for dry hire may include the theatre, Assembly Hall, music rooms, indoor and outdoor sports facilities, and the mountain bike trail.

Catering can be tailored to suit your event, offering light refreshments, buffet options, or informal three-course meals.

 

Residential and Hospitality facilities

Supporting residential stays, group accommodation, and catered events.

A modern and stylish open-plan living space with a kitchen, dining area, and comfortable seating arrangements, featuring a mix of contemporary and vintage design elements.

Boarding House Common Room

A modern and spacious living room with a cozy seating area, a kitchen counter, and large windows providing ample natural light.

Boarding House Common Room

A cozy and well-organized bedroom with a white bed, wooden furniture, and decorative elements like plants and shelves, set against a blue and gray color scheme.

Boarding House Twin Room

A picturesque autumn scene with a cobblestone path leading past a historic stone building with a turret, surrounded by trees with vibrant fall foliage.

Dining Hall

A large stone building with a distinctive tower stands in the foreground, surrounded by a grassy area and a tent-like structure in the background.

Dining Hall

A modern and minimalist cafe interior with wooden tables, chairs, and shelves displaying various items, all set against a large gray wall with the cafe's name %22Giggleswick%22 prominently displayed.

Dining Hall

  • Boarding Houses
    We offer over 250 beds across six boarding houses, providing comfortable, hostel-style accommodation suitable for groups of varying sizes.

  • Dining Hall 
    Spacious dining hall suitable for group meals, parties, and social events, supported by our onsite catering team providing buffet meals, residential catering, and themed or celebratory dinners. Menus can be tailored to dietary requirements and event schedules.

Full residential campus hire is available during the Easter and Summer holidays, when the school is open to external groups.

Event, Performance and Learning facilities

Suitable for conferences, meetings, performances, rehearsals, and workshops.

A dimly lit theater auditorium with rows of red seats, a stage in the background, and a colorful lighting setup illuminating the space.

Richard Whitley Theatre

A dimly lit theater auditorium with rows of red seats facing a large stage, illuminated by colorful lighting and surrounded by a dark background.

Richard Whitley Theatre

A large, open hall with wooden beams and floors, rows of chairs arranged in an auditorium-like setting, and framed artwork on the walls.

Assembly Hall

A spacious and well-lit interior with a high, arched wooden ceiling, wooden floors, and rows of chairs arranged in a hall-like setting.

Assembly Hall

A grand, ornate church interior with rows of wooden pews, intricate architectural details, and a large stained glass window at the far end.

Chapel

A grand, ornate interior of a church with rows of wooden pews, intricate architectural details, and a large stained glass window at the far end.

Chapel

A grand, ornate dome with intricate, colorful religious imagery and patterns adorns the interior of what appears to be a magnificent cathedral or church.

Chapel

A grand and ornate interior space with intricate architectural details, stained glass windows, and rows of wooden pews, creating an impressive and majestic atmosphere.

Chapel

An empty classroom with desks, chairs, and various educational posters and displays on the walls.

Classroom

A classroom with desks, chairs, and various educational posters and displays on the walls.

Classroom

A cozy and inviting library space with wooden bookshelves, herringbone-patterned hardwood floors, and exposed wooden beams in the ceiling, creating a warm and rustic atmosphere.

Memorial Library

A cozy and inviting living room with a large fireplace, plush seating, and ornate decor, surrounded by large windows that let in natural light.

Memorial Library

A spacious and rustic interior with wooden beams, herringbone-patterned hardwood floors, and various furnishings and decor elements, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Memorial Library

A bright and spacious room with a large table surrounded by chairs, artwork on the walls, and a glass ceiling that allows natural light to flood the space.

Hobson Room

  • Theatre (Richard Whiteley Theatre)
    Fully equipped performance venue for theatre productions, lectures, and presentations.

  • Assembly Hall
    Large, flexible space suitable for conferences, talks, and large gatherings.

  • Chapel
    Historic and atmospheric space for services, concerts, and reflective events.

  • Classrooms
    A range of rooms suitable for meetings, workshops, and breakout sessions.

  • Music School
    Specialist rehearsal and teaching spaces for music courses and ensembles.

  • Memorial Library
    Traditional, characterful library with a classic academic atmosphere, ideal for seminars, lectures, meetings, and events.

  • Sharpe Library
    Contemporary, light-filled library space ideal for collaborative work, meetings, and workshops.

  • Marquee space
    A flexible outdoor space set within our beautiful grounds, ideal for temporary event structures and gatherings of up to 125 guests

Sports and Outdoor facilities

Our extensive sports facilities are available for both residential and non-residential hire and are widely used by clubs, schools, and training organisations.

A large indoor sports hall with a green and orange court, surrounded by white walls and a high ceiling with exposed beams.

Sports Hall

A well-maintained astroturf sports field with a green artificial turf surface, surrounded by trees and a clear blue sky in the background.

Astroturf Hockey Pitch

Rugby and Cricket Pitches (Papes)

A lush, green sports field surrounded by rolling hills, forests, and a small village nestled in the distance, creating a picturesque rural landscape.

Rugby and Cricket Pitches (Papes)

A picturesque cricket match taking place on a lush green field, with a charming Victorian-style pavilion building in the background surrounded by trees and a grassy landscape.

Cricket Pitch and Cricket Pavilion

A well-maintained tennis and netball court surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue sky in the background.

Netball and Hard Tennis Courts

A large indoor sports hall with a green floor, white walls, and a climbing wall visible in the background.

Catteral Pavilion

A well-manicured tennis court with a striped pattern stretches out in the foreground, leading the eye towards a towering, domed structure in the background surrounded by lush greenery.

Grass Tennis Courts

The image shows two people in sports attire standing on a tennis court, with a large, domed building in the background surrounded by trees and greenery.

Grass Tennis Courts

Squash Court - a simple, minimalist room with a wooden floor and white walls, accentuated by red lines forming a geometric pattern.

Squash Courts

A modern, well-equipped gym with various exercise equipment and machines, including weight racks, benches, and cardio machines, set against a bright red and white color scheme.

Gym

A spacious and well-equipped gym interior with red walls, various exercise equipment, and a clean, organized layout.

Gym

A colorful indoor climbing wall with various holds and patterns, set against a backdrop of a gymnasium with a green floor and white walls.

Climbing Wall

An indoor swimming pool with a colorful banner of flags hanging from the ceiling, creating a festive atmosphere.

Swimming Pool

  • Indoor sports hall

  • Astroturf pitch

  • Rugby pitches

  • Cricket pitches

  • Cricket pavilion

  • Cricket nets

  • Hockey pitch

  • Netball courts

  • Tennis courts

  • Grass tennis courts

  • Squash courts

  • Badminton courts

  • Gym (The presence of a suitably qualified instructor is required at all times)

  • Indoor swimming pool (Must comply with safety policy and have a qualified lifeguard present)

  • Climbing wall

  • Mountain bike trail

 

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