Oakdale Institute

The Workmen’s Institute situated in the heart of the open-air Museum provides a fantastic location for daytime or evening hire. Oakdale offers a flexible space comprising a Reading Room, Meeting Room and Concert Hall with a sprung floor for dancing and a stage for entertainment. Oakdale is also licensed for wedding ceremonies.

Oakdale Hall
(licensed for civil ceremony)

Theatre: 100 guests
Boardroom: 30 guests
Standing: 100 guests
Dining: 70 guests

Available during day or evening Mon-Sat.

Prices from £120-600 + VAT
Wedding Ceremony £400 + VAT

Oakdale Reading Room

Theatre: 25 guests
Standing: 40 guests

Available during the day Mon-Sat

Prices from £75-100 + VAT

Oakdale Committee Room

Boardroom: 10 guests

Available during the day Mon-Sat

Prices from £75-100 + VAT

Click here for our special Wedding Packages

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