Nestling on the edge of the War Memorial park in Basingstoke, The Orchard provides well-appointed accommodation, together with first class meeting and conference facilities.
Conveniently positioned within less than half a mile from junction 6 of the M3 motorway and 10 minutes walk from Basingstoke town centre and train station, the building is home to Basingstoke Voluntary Action and a wide range of local charities.
For more information, to arrange a viewing, discuss charges, or make a reservation, please call the Orchard Reception on 01256 423822 or email orchardadmin@bvaction.org.uk
The Orchard can offer a choice of meeting and training rooms to meet your needs and a range of equipment, including internet access.
Our meeting rooms are available for hire by the hour for short or long term periods.
Parking is available at the Orchard.
Refreshments can be arranged via The Orchard Community Café. Please contact BVA for details.
For more information, to arrange a viewing, discuss charges, or make a reservation, please call the Orchard Reception on 01256 423822 or email orchardadmin@bvaction.org.uk
The Maple Room is our small room at 10.92 sqm.
It seats up to 6 people and is ideal for small meetings, interviews or can be hired as a breakout room with the Cedar Room.
Charges applicable are at three different levels:
Orchard Resident Organisations Charge -First 2 hours free then £5.00 Per Hour
Non-Resident BVA Member Charge – £6.00 Per Hour
External /Non-BVA Member Charge – £12.00 Per Hour
Facilities & Equipment Included in Price:
Please ask if you require any other equipment.
The Acorn Room is located on the ground floor
It can seat up to 6 people and is ideal for small meetings, interviews or can be hired as a breakout room with the Cedar Room.
Charges applicable are at three different levels:
Orchard Resident Organisations Charge £7.00 Per Hour
Non-Resident BVA Member Charge – £8.00 Per Hour
External /Non-BVA Member Charge – £15.00 Per Hour
Facilities & Equipment Included in Price:
Please ask if you require any other equipment.
The Cedar Room is our largest training room at 8.4x7M and comes with all the facilities you would expect to run a successful workshop or course.
The room has the flexibility to be laid out in numerous designs to fit your requirements.
The Cedar room can accommodate between 40 and 45 people dependent upon your chosen style.
It is air conditioned with two smart TV’s, a camera and mics for hybrid meetings.
Charges applicable are at three different levels:
Orchard Resident Organisations Charge – £10.00 Per Hour
Non-Resident BVA Member Charge – £12.00 Per Hour
External /Non-BVA Member Charge – £20.00 Per Hour
The Willow Suite is a self contained suite of rooms with its own entrance and direct access to War Memorial park.
The suite comprises of a main room, and a toilet.
The room can accommodate 8 to 12 people.
Access to this area is via the main lobby.
Wifi access and other equipment for your event may be provided on request.
The room is only available from 9am to 4pm.
Charges applicable are at three different levels:
Orchard Resident Organisations Charge – £7.00 Per Hour
Non-Resident BVA Member Charge – £10.00 Per Hour
External /Non-BVA Member Charge – £20.00 Per Hour
If you decide to hire any of our facilities then any equipment that we can provide is included in the cost, so with the Orchard there are no hidden costs.
Your participants will be greeted by our friendly and experienced staff who will ask them to sign a pre-organised signing-in sheet for fire precautions and then show them where you are holding your meeting.
The room that you require will be set up in the style you have selected and the equipment requested will be set up prior to your arrival.
The range of facilities includes Internet Access.
Equipment that can be requested : |
Projector and Projection Screen |
Laptop |
Lectern |
Flipchart |
Just let the friendly Reception team know what you would like when you book the facilities.
Terms and conditions for hire of our rooms can be downloaded here.
The Orchard is based on the edge of the Memorial Park in Basingstoke near to the Civic Offices located at the end of White Hart Lane.
Parking at The Orchard is available to our residents, regular volunteers, & disabled visitors. Please click the direction box below for details on alternative places to park.
Basingstoke has good railway access and BVA is about a 15 minute stroll from Basingstoke Station
Due to limited parking at the Orchard we are unable to offer parking unless for disabled purposes. The links below provide listings of all parking facilities throughout the Town Centre and we suggest you use Crossborough Hill car parking facilities (marked as 12 on the map) for up to a three hour stay which is free and Southern Road car parking facilities (marked as 9 or 10 on the map) if you require longer than three hours with a parking fee.
For Crossborough Hill Parking – At the second set of traffic lights at the top of New Road (1st set of lights is a pedestrian crossing) turn left into London Road – by the Basingstoke & Deane Civic Offices
For Southern Road Parking – Carry on past second set of traffic lights at the top of New Road and follow curve of road to the right. Entrance to car park is on the left
Our address is: The Orchard, White Hart Lane, Basingstoke RG21 4AF. If you have any problems finding us please call 01256 423800.