A Grade II* listed Victorian gothic mansion in central Dorking, today transformed into a vibrant Creative Hub with a variety of distinctive rooms available for hire. Designed as a family home by the eminent architect George Gilbert Scott, the mansion features ornate arched windows, lavishly painted ceilings, marble fireplaces, and elaborately carved woodwork.
Ballroom
A stunning gothic revival space featuring a vaulted, star-painted ceiling and ornate arched windows, guaranteed to impress guests from the moment they arrive.
It offers an adaptable space for performances, screenings, creative events and conferences, with full lighting, AV resources and two dressing rooms available upon request.
Capacity: Theatre: 100 | Round Table: 50 | Standing Reception: 120
Drawing Room & Dining Room
These two interconnecting rooms are adjacent to the Ballroom, and can be used as a pre-event reception space to enjoy a drink before heading in to a performance, or as a stand alone space for creative workshops, talks, networking events or exhibitions.
The Drawing Room boasts large bay windows and decorative plasterwork, whilst the Dining Room has a well-stocked bar, warm wood panelling and ambient lighting.
Capacity: Reception: 120 | Other configurations on request
Morning Room and The Library
Both of these rooms are sun drenched during the day with cosy wooden shutters in the evening. They are ideal for lectures, workshops, small meetings or classes and rehearsals. The rooms are equipped with comfortable chairs and tables which can be configured as required.
Capacity: Theatre: 39 | Yoga class: 8 | Boardroom: 18| Classroom: 21
Hospitality
Pippbrook House has a fully licensed bar, along with catering ranging from tea and coffee to sandwich lunches and evening canapes.
Further details of the catering options are available on request.
To see all the upcoming events we have at Pippbrook House head over to our Main Events Page.
Please send all hire enquiries to dorkinghalls@molevalley.gov.uk | 01306 879200
