New River Room at Clissold House

Pricing varies by date and time, with different rates for weekdays versus weekends. Children's birthday parties are priced at £390 + VAT Monday-Friday and £495 + VAT on Sundays. Full pricing details are available on their website, and all hire includes complimentary use of furniture.

Security is mandatory for most bookings at Clissold House. The exact hourly rate and minimum requirements are detailed in their staff charges and extras list, which must be factored into your event budget as an additional cost beyond the venue hire fee.

Clissold House operates as a 'dry hire' venue, meaning all food and beverages must be provided through their accredited caterers. If you prefer to bring an alternative caterer, there is a buyout fee of £535-£550 + VAT (conflicting amounts mentioned) plus they must pass an accreditation process before approval.

For combined rooms with furniture for a seated meal, maximum capacity is 80 people total. For standing events with just a bar and DJ, capacity can be pushed to 100 people. Individual room capacities vary, with some accommodating 50-60 guests depending on the specific space.

Children's birthday parties are not conducted on Saturdays at any of their venues. For Saturday ceremony bookings, the latest ceremony-only slot available is 1pm. Saturday availability appears more limited than weekday options.

Provisional holds are placed for 5 days for wedding ceremonies, and payment links expire after 10 business days with bookings released if unpaid. The process involves signing a contract (pages 2 and 12), then receiving a payment link for the full amount.

Venue hire includes complimentary use of furniture. For ceremonies, you get 15 minutes beforehand for guests to arrive and any setup you want to do in the room. The venue provides basic furniture but additional items would need to be arranged through their extras list.

Children's birthday parties can be held from 10:00-13:00 or 15:00-18:00. Some availability is limited to after certain times (e.g., 'after 2pm' or 'from 7pm onwards' mentioned for specific dates). Ceremonies start on the hour with specific timing structures.

Yes, you can secure two rooms and combine capacity. Instead of individual room limits of 50-60 people, combining rooms allows up to 80 for seated meals or 100 for standing events with bar and DJ only.

The venue offers exclusive drink reception add-ons and comprehensive bar services, though this option is only available for select spaces. They can provide bar-only options in-house, and you can find detailed information on their drinks packages on their website.