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Birchwood Leisure Centre

Longmead, Birchwood, Hatfield, AL10 0AN
Tel: 01707 270772/3
Email: Birchwood@hatfield-herts.gov.uk

Birchwood Leisure Centre offers excellent facilities for health and fitness. The floodlit multi-sports all weather Astro-Turf court allows sporting activities to continue long into the evening. There are 3 adult football pitches and 1 junior pitch behind the Centre. It is the home of Hatfield Town Reserves Football Club. The indoor facilities include a multi-functional hall used for badminton, aerobics, basketball, 5-a-side football, netball, karate and roller hockey. It is also used by the ACTIVATE club for Adults with learning difficulties who play badminton on a weekly basis.

Other established activities include Sports Parties for over 5s, Soccerfun which is played in the sports hall and also on the Astro-Turf and Lifestyle Pilates which has its own Studio.

Beeches Health Suite, which is part of the leisure complex, has exercise equipment that ensures a maximum range of fitness and health facilities for both serious and casual users.

The Sportsman Suite, a large meeting room in the leisure complex, is available to hire for meetings, training and interviews. It is also perfect for birthday parties and light refreshments are available on request. The Suite is also used for karate and Tai Chi, as well as by the Spirit and Life Bible Church and Weight Watchers.

The younger set is guaranteed a fun packed session at “Topsy Turvy World” that accommodates toddlers through to young-minded adults. It operates within Birchwood Leisure Centre and has a cafeteria offering a wide range of food and drink.

Holiday Playscheme

Birchwood Leisure Centre, Longmead, Hatfield, AL10 0AN
Tel: 01707 262023 (term time) 01707 270772/3 (during school holidays)

Exciting News! The Hatfield Town Council Playscheme at Birchwood Leisure Centre has been accredited with The Hertfordshire Quality Standards Award. This demonstrates a commitment to work together for the benefit of all children and families in Hertfordshire. The Playscheme is open every school holiday from 8.30 am until 6.00 pm daily. A varied programme of activities ranging from sports to arts and crafts is available to all children age 5 to School Year 6.

Lemsford Hall and Outdoor Sports Area

Brocket Road, Lemsford, AL8 7TT.
Bookings through Birchwood Leisure Centre.
Tel: 01707 270772/3 Email: Birchwood@hatfield-herts.gov.uk

Set in the picturesque village of Lemsford, the hall is situated in grounds overlooking the Lea Valley. It provides an attractive and ideal location for weddings, anniversaries and birthday parties. It has a traditional feel with a woodblock floor and wooden beams. Adjacent to the pretty Church of St. John’s, it accommodates many local activities, including Fly Dressing, Aerobics, Scottish Dancing, Splitz Dance Club, Carpet Bowls, Yoga and Bible Meetings. It is also the home of Annabel’s Montessori School for 2-5 year olds and teaches a wide range of activities including music, dance, French and cooking. With a Main Hall that will comfortably seat 75 people, a Lounge Bar and Outdoor Terrace, the Hall is a very popular venue.

Outside the Hall is a football pitch, a fenced play area and a large car park.

Newgate Street Village Hall and Outdoor Sports Area

Newgate Street, SG13 8RP
Bookings Tel: 01707 870188
The hall at Newgate Street will comfortably seat 120 people making it ideal for private functions such as weddings. There is also a stage, kitchen and ample parking facilities.

The village activities that take place in the hall throughout the year include the May Fair, the Harvest Supper and the Art Show. The hall is also used by children from the local school for PE and drama as well as for social events organised by the Church.

The many sporting options include badminton, keep fit, cheerleading, carpet bowls, outdoor tennis courts and a football pitch. The children’s play area is fenced and is dog-free.

Roe Hill Hall, Playing Fields & Multi-use Sports Area

Briars Lane, Hatfield, AL10 8EY.
Bookings through Birchwood Leisure Centre
Tel: 01707 270772/3 Email: Birchwood@hatfield-herts.gov.uk

Situated in grounds of 12.5 acres, Roe Hill Hall is the prime function hall in Hatfield and is set in a quiet yet central location with ample floodlit car parking. It has undergone a major transformation and is now the perfect setting for weddings, anniversaries and birthday parties. It has a wooden floor and an adjoining room, perfect for a buffet. The larger main hall will comfortably seat 100 and the new smaller Activity Room can accommodate 50. Both halls have kitchens with serving hatches and access to the bar. All the facilities are available to hire for community activities, business and private functions.
The very full programme of community activities includes Kick Boxing, Street Dance, Ballet and Yoga and it is the home of Hatfield QE Rugby Football Club, Hatfield Crusaders Cricket Club and Cavendish Cricket Club. It also has a Playgroup, Monday to Friday mornings, and a fenced children’s play area.

Oxlease House

Travellers Lane, Hatfield, AL10 8TJ
Bookings through Birchwood Leisure Centre
Tel: 01707 270772/3 Email: Birchwood@hatfield-herts.gov.uk
Oxlease House was completely re-built in 1994. It comprises a carpeted main hall, with adjoining annex and kitchen. The complex will accommodate 70 people and is currently the home for the Workers Educational Association, the Baptist Church, Jubilee International, New Light Spiritual Organisation, Parkinson’s Disease Society, Slimming World, GKR Karate, Council Surgeries and Labour Party Meetings. It is also used for meetings, children’s parties and family gatherings.