RIVERSIDE BOOKINGS

THE VENUE CAN BE FOUND AT THE STAITHE (OFF STAITHE ROAD), BUNGAY NR35 1BF.

THE RIVERSIDE CENTRE IS ACCESSED VIA A SMALL BRIDGE. PLEASE NOTE: THIS ACCESS ROAD IS CURRENTLY CLOSED TO VEHICLES DUE TO A WEAK BRIDGE. THE NEAREST PUBLIC CAR PARK IS LOCATED IN WHARTON STREET NR35 1EL. STREET PARKING NEARBY IS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY.

ONCE INSIDE, THE FOLLOWING FACILITIES ARE AVAILABLE:

• 2 FIRST-FLOOR INTER-LINKING ROOMS (30' X 40' plus large recess AND 20' X 40') 
• A FULLY FUNCTIONING KITCHEN
• CHAIRS AND TABLES 
• HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING (PLUS ADDITIONAL PORTABLE HEATERS)
• A LIFT
• WI-FI
• DISABLED FACILITIES

THE TWO ROOMS CAN BE HIRED FOR £10 PER HOUR (INCLUDING VAT).  OWING TO THE CONFIGURATION OF THE ROOMS, HIRERS HAVE THE BENEFIT OF BEING ABLE TO UTILISE BOTH ROOMS. 

THIS FACILITY IS SUITABLE FOR CLUBS, SOCIETIES, INFORMAL MEETINGS AND WORKSHOP ACTIVITIES.  AGE RESTRICTIONS WILL BE PLACED ON THOSE WISHING TO BOOK THE VENUE FOR CHILDREN'S PARTIES. 

To check availability and make an online booking https://venuehire.scribeaccounts.com/Bungay-Town-Council 

The Bungay Riverside Centre at The Staithe was originally conceived as the headquarters for the Waveney Valley Canoe Club which needed more space for storage of canoes, changing rooms and showers plus improved river access.

It was then agreed that the building should also benefit the wider public with the provision of a community room, kitchen, car park and other facilities.

Funding was attracted from a number of organisations including the European Union and the East of England Development Agency.

Designed by architect Howard Birch, the building cost £300,000 and additional funding for the improved Riverside scheme was provided by the European Suffolk Regeneration budget, Suffolk County Council, the Environment Agency and the Broads Authority.

The project was led by Bungay Town Council which owns and administers the building.

This innovative building is a welcome addition to the scene at Bungay Staithe and the upper rooms are frequently hired for classes, meetings, social events and business events. The building is unique in Bungay as a venue, having a wonderful aspect over the picturesque Staithe and the River Waveney.  The Staithe is in a quiet area of Bungay and, out of respect for our neighbours there, we hope to keep it that way!