Our Roundhouse was built in 2018 and is constructed of straw bales with lime render. Materials were sought as locally as possible.

It has a cosy log burner and can be hired all year round. With beautiful views of our woodland, It is flooded with light from the lantern rooflight and four sets of french windows making for a very different setting for your event. With our off grid facilities you may have to think very resourcefully about your hire but that is part of the challenge (and fun!)

It is a beautiful, off-grid venue for a party, exercise class, workshop, course or even small conference. It’s acted as a pop-up restaurant in the past! The log-burner has a small oven for simple cooking and can be used to warm food and of course water for a brew!

It is fully furnished with tables and chairs and even has a quirky flip chart. It also houses the Whistlewood library of over 200 books on nature, wellbeing, cookery, permaculture and green living.

It’s capacity is:
45 people max. seated theatre style
15 people max. round tables for a workshop or similar event
9-10 for an exercise class with mats
Parties – 40 – 50 people for a buffet
30 people for a sit down meal
It has internal and external lighting powered by our solar panels.

(2025) Prices:

Weekdays – £14 per hour, £85 per day* – Non-Member

Weekdays – £10 per hour, £60 per day – Member

Weekends/Bank Holidays – £18 per hour, £110 per day – Non-Member

Weekend/Bank Holidays – £14 per hour, £85 per day – Member

* = a day is considered to be 6 hours of hire

These prices include wood for the woodburner if required and access to our kitchen equipped for all your catering needs.
To make an enquiry about our Roundhouse, take a look at availability on our calendar at https://whistlewoodcommon.org and then email us at: mailto:[email protected]

What You Need to be Aware of in Hiring our Roundhouse