About Corn Market Hall
Kettering is firmly at the crossroads of England, claiming access by road to three-quarters of the UK population within two hours. Centuries ago, it was the lush green fields that made the town prosperous.
From footwear to posh frocks. Four-hundred years ago, woollen cloth was made in Kettering; later, silk and a velvety-fabric called plush, were woven here. By Victorian times, the main industry was leather. Boot and shoemaking is still important but long-gone are the days when most people worked in the industry. With the arrival of railways in the 19th Century, other industries grew, such as engineering and clothing.
The luxury clothing manufacturers Aquascutum built their first factory here in 1909. The holiday time-share company RCI, also has its European heaquarters in the town. Kettering is now a successful commuter town with easy links to London and the north of England.
What to do at Corn Market Hall
Children's Parties
The Corn Market Hall can cater for your little ones birthday parties with a vary of rooms to accommodate 40 - 150 Adults & Children. The Main Hall is suitable for Parties.
Weddings
The Corn Market Hall is a superb Wedding Reception venue, based in the heart of Kettering which offers attractive and welcoming surroundings.We offer a private licensed bar, kitchen facilities and easy parking. The Main Hall area can comfortably accommodate up to 200 people (seating up to 150).
Tea Dance
Put on your dancing shoes and come along to our Tea Dance programme to get active and have fun! Classes are held every Monday 10.30am-12.00pm. Classes cost £2.00. Tea and coffee is available half way through each class.
Other events
We understand that you want everything to be perfect for your special day. Although we have our recommended DJ’s and caterers, we understand that every function is unique and you may have your own preference. We are more than happy to work with anyone you chose.
Flower Arranging
A friendly group meet fortnightly in the Spring and Autumn/Winter months to enjoy Flower Arranging. The classes are available to people with no previous experience of flower arranging and those who want to practice and develop their skills.For more information please contact Barbara Maclean on 01536 722087
Singing for the brain
Singing for the brain is a stimulating social activity designed to enhance the well-being and confidence of people living with dementia and their carers, helping develop social networks and achieve or regain social and emotional support. Every Thursday from 10am-11.30am (Excluding Bank Holidays)
Ceroc
Learning to dance with Ceroc is the fastest growing dance phenomenon in the country. With Ceroc you will learn all the skills anyone needs to know to enjoy dance.Every Thursday from 7pm-10.30pm. For further information about Ceroc please contact 07525233003
Our Rooms
The Main Hall is a fantastic setting for a larger conference or meeting. The room can comfortably accommodate up to 200 people and seat up to 150 in a range of styles. The Main Hall also offers a dedicated connecting kitchen area, private toilets and separate entrance if required.
A stage can be found at the front of the hall, perfect for those giving speeches or leading conferences and workshops. This room also boasts it’s own private bar facilities, great for conferences, gala dinners and awards evenings.
Room Dimensions: 15m x 12m
The Kettering Room is regular used for local clubs and societies, some of which have been with us for two decades! It offers a hatch from the Kitchen for direct access for refreshments and also has its own entrance to allow for more privacy if required.
The Room can seat 60 comfortably in a theatre style setting. The size of this room means that it can be used for many different things. At the moment it is used as a meeting room, small table top sales for up to 15 sellers, coffee mornings and a rehearsal space for dancing and drama performances. Its diversity and flexibility allows us to transform this room into anything you need, from a fully furnished room seated for 60, to a completely empty room. We will ensure that it is set ready for your arrival if required.
Open access Wi-Fi is now available in the Kettering Room Free of Charge
Room Dimensions: 12 Metres long and 5 Metres wide
The Rothwell is a more intimate space at the Corn Market, accommodating up to 18 in a theatre style layout. This room is ideal for smaller meetings or to be utilised as office space.
Room Dimensions: 5.2m x 4.5m
A mirror image of the Rothwell, the Geddington is a great space to either be used alone, or as a larger meeting space if adjoined with the Rothwell.
Room Dimensions: 5.2m x 4.5m
For customers who require a larger meeting space, the partition between the Rothwell and Geddington can be removed, increasing the capacity to 40.
Rothwell & Geddington Combined Room Dimensions: 10.4m x 9m
The Grafton room, containing a fixed boardroom table, is the ideal meeting space for up to 10.
Room Dimensions: 5.8m x 4.2m
How to find us
By Road
The A14 skirts the west and south of the town, links the town with the A45 dual carriageway, M1 and M6 motorways. The A43 links Kettering with the county town of Northampton and the A509 (Kettering/Wellingborough Road) links Kettering with Wellingborough.
Corn Market Hall is based in the Centre of Kettering town. It has the benefit of a large car park run by the Local Authority with ample parking for all customers who use our facilities. Disabled parking bays are also provided right outside the main entrance. Has two electric parking bays.
By Bus
The Town is also served by a local bus network Stagecoach.
Leaving every 30 minutes, the X4 service links the town with Milton Keynes, Northampton, Wellingborough, Corby, Oundle and Peterborough.
By Train
The nearest train station to the Corn Market Hall is Kettering Station, a five minute walk away.
Located in the Midlands, Kettering station benefits from having a direct line to and from London and also links to the North and South.
Contact Us
42 London Road
Kettering
NN15 7QA
Tel. No: (01536) 234409
Email: cornmarkethall@freedom-leisure.co.uk