Booking Info
Looking for our regular events? Head over to What’s On
📅 Check Availability & Book
Head over to the Make a Booking tab to view our live calendar, see upcoming events, and secure your date!
Important Note: We are unable to accommodate 16th–25th birthday parties or New Year’s Eve events.
To view the venue – email bookings@slca.org.uk to arrange a suitable time.
💷 Pricing
| Room | Grafton hall (Events Space) 16m x 9.5m (LxW) | Haven (Board room style) 5.5m x 3.5m (LxW) | Lodge |
| Capacity | 120 | 16 (seated) | 4 desks |
| Price Per Hour | £35 (£45 for parties) | £20 | £5 (per desk per 4hrs) Slots 9-1 / 1-5 M-F |
| Regular Price Per Hour (minimum booking once per week) | £20 | £15 | Buy 4 half days, get 1 free! |
If you are hiring Grafton and Haven at the same time, Haven is half price!
Venue Information & Booking Guidelines
⏱️ Booking Times: Setup & Pack Down
Our booking system is live, meaning other events may be scheduled immediately before or after yours.
- We need to turn the venue around between bookings, so make sure to include your setup and pack-down time in your booking period.
- 10:30 PM Curfew: For bookings finishing at 10:30 PM, all guests must be completely off-site (including the car park) by 10:30 PM, with everything packed away and cleaned up.
💷 Deposits & Guidelines
To ensure everyone has a great time, our beautiful Centre is taken care of, and our neighbours are respected, we have a few standard guidelines:
- Damage/Behaviour Deposit: A £200 deposit is required for all party and event bookings (unless otherwise agreed).
- Refunds: We aim to refund this within 7 days of your booking, provided there are no issues or damages.
Celebrate Your Special Moments at Solihull Lodge Community Centre!
A vibrant, flexible venue designed for unforgettable parties, family gatherings, and milestone events.
Whether you’re planning a milestone birthday (Note we can’t accept 16-25 years birthday parties), a kids’ party, an anniversary, or a family disco, our Main Hall offers everything you need for an incredible event!
With space for up to 120 guests, a full dance floor, and direct access to our kitchen, you have total flexibility to create the exact party experience you want.
Why Book With Us?
- Dedicated Event Staff: Enjoy peace of mind knowing two team members are on site at all times to make sure everything runs smoothly.
- Licensed Bar: We feature a fully stocked, licensed bar on site. While you are welcome to bring your own soft drinks or specific beverages, we kindly encourage you to support our venue by making use of our bar!
- Bring Your Own Food: Enjoy the freedom to cater your own event using our direct kitchen access.
- Free On-Site Parking: Ample parking for all your guests right at the venue.
- Transparent Pricing: Same flat rate of £45/hour — 7 days a week, with no weekend price hikes or hidden fees!
Meet Our Party Partners 🎈
We’ve teamed up with fantastic local partners to make your planning effortless:
- Slide Away Castle – Bouncy Castles
- Glitter Squad – Face Painting
- PomPom Parties – Custom Event Decorations
Booking Tip: Want to add bouncy castles, face painting, or custom decor to your party? Simply drop a note in the comments section when booking online, and we’ll connect you directly with our partners!
Versatile & Affordable Hall Hire at Solihull Lodge Community Centre
The perfect venue for workshops, business fairs, training courses, dog training, and community groups in Shirley West.
Looking for a flexible, well-equipped space to host your next event, class, or meeting? Our Main Hall offers a bright, adaptable environment designed to suit a wide range of activities.
Available at just £35 per hour — with the same flat rate 7 days a week and no hidden weekend price hikes!
Hall Features & Amenities:
- Flexible Layout: Open plan space with capacity for up to 120 people.
- Easy-Clean Non-Slip Flooring: Ideal for dog training, fitness classes, and practical workshops.
- Audio/Visual Setup: Projector and screen available for presentations and training sessions.
- Convenient Access: Located in Shirley West with free on-site parking for up to 25 vehicles.
Regular Hirer Opportunities 🗓️
Looking for a consistent, recurring space for your weekly class, club, or business group? We welcome long-term community and commercial partners.
- Check Availability: View open time slots on our live calendar at slca.org.uk/bookings.
- Get in Touch: Email us at bookings@slca.org.uk to discuss regular hiring rates, terms, and reserved slots.
📩 Get in Touch
Have more questions or want to look around before you book? We’d love to show you the space! Email us at bookings@slca.org.uk with your query.
Make a booking
📅 Live Availability & Booking
Click the (+) icon on your chosen day below to request a booking. Booking within the next 3 days? The (+) icon will be disabled — email us directly at bookings@slca.org.uk to check last-minute availability.
📅 How to Request a Booking
Interested in hiring one of our spaces? Follow these simple steps to get started:
- Select Your Date: Head to our live calendar and click the (+) icon at the top of your chosen day.
- Complete the Form: Please provide full details about your event (party, wedding reception etc), including the total number of guests expected
- Short-Notice Bookings: If you are looking to book within the next 3 days, the (+) icon will be disabled. Please email us directly at bookings@slca.org.uk to check for last-minute availability.
✅ The SLCA Booking Journey
Once you’ve submitted your request, here’s what happens next:
- Review: We’ll check your request and reach out if we need a few more details.
- Staffing: We coordinate our team to ensure your event is supported.
- Invoicing: We will send an invoice for your hire fees and any applicable deposits.
- Payment: Your booking is secured once the invoice is paid in full.
- Confirmation: We’ll send a final confirmation—then it’s time to get excited!
- Event Day: Turn up, settle in, and have a fantastic time.
- Refunds: Following your event, we will process your deposit return (provided the space is left in good condition and there have been no issues).
📖 Good to Know
- Need a detailed walkthrough? See our step-by-step booking guide.
- All hirers are bound by our Hirers Agreement.
- Want a regular weekly slot? See our full weekly schedule and available slots on the What’s On page, then email bookings@slca.org.uk to discuss.
- Setup & pack-down: we add a 30-minute turnaround between every event for cleaning, so include your full arrival-to-departure time in your request.
- Want to view the venue first? Email bookings@slca.org.uk to arrange a time (Please don’t just turn up, we may not be open or have a private hire ongoing)
Our Facilities
Welcome to Solihull Lodge Community Centre Located just off Solihull Lodge High Street on Grafton Road, our Centre is the perfect local hub for your next event. Whether you are hosting a weekly class, a business meeting, or a private celebration, we offer a versatile space designed to suit your needs.
With a spacious main hall, a cozy side room, and a secure enclosed garden, our facilities are complemented by a full kitchen, a staffed bar, and convenient on-site parking for up to 25 cars.
Grafton Hall
Our premier event space breathes life into any gathering. With its soaring ceilings and flexible floor plan, it’s easy to configure the space exactly how you need it.
At a Glance:
Capacity: 120.
Amenities: Direct access to our full kitchen and volunteer-manned bar, Tables and Chairs provided to seat 120 people. Access to enclosed outside garden area (suitable for bouncy castles!)
Haven
The perfect setting for collaboration, creativity, and connection.
Discover Haven, our versatile smaller room at Solihull Lodge Community Centre. Haven is the ideal space for teams and small groups to gather.
Whether you are hosting a focused meeting, a hands-on craft workshop, or a community club, Haven offers a peaceful, inviting environment that adapts to your needs.
- Capacity: Comfortably seats up to 16 guests in a boardroom or workshop configuration.
- Amenities: Features a tea and coffee station to keep your group refreshed and focused.
- Private Entrance: Haven is accessed via the smaller of our two building entrances, offering a quieter, more self-contained feel for your booking.
Lodge – Remote working space
Find Your Focus in The Lodge
Escape the distractions of home and settle into The Lodge, our dedicated day-use coworking suite. This space features four individual desks available for daily hire. Whether you’re a local freelancer or a remote worker passing through or a student after a study space, you’ll find a quiet, professional environment to power through your to-do list.
Need a break? Help yourself to our tea making facilities – the perfect way to recharge before your next meeting.
- Capacity: 4 individual desks
- Perks: Complimentary tea and high-speed Gigabit Wi-Fi
- Flexible Hire: Bookable by the half day or day. (Slots 9-1 / 1-5)
Like what you see? Just turn up, no need to book!