Bourne Hall
Bourne Hall, located in the town's centre, is Ewell's most prominent landmark. Built between 1967 and 1970, it is a modernist circular building with a glass dome in the centre that was designed by A. G. Sheppard Fidler and Associates. The enormous flying saucer-like structure, which also serves as a venue for fairs, yoga and karate classes, has a public library, an underground theatre, a gym, a café, and a local museum. It has multiple rooms and halls for serving different purposes.
The grounds of Garbrand Hall, an 18th-century grand mansion that was later used as a school and also known by the name Bourne Hall was replaced by the present new structure. Bourne Hall is surrounded by a stream-side public park with a pond and a fountain at one end.
The multipurpose complex houses a cafeteria, banquet halls and suites, gym & fitness centre, theatre, clinics and museum.
The banquet suites can be hired for meetings, brainstorming, seminars, training course and away days, in comfortable and relaxed spaces, with a professional team able to meet all needs and budget. The banquet team can set up a variety of layouts for event such as product launches, AGM’s, wedding ceremonies and presentations. Moreover, it is a perfect place for spending leisure time. The centre has a wireless internet & WIFI connectivity along with air-conditioning climate control.
The community centre has an adequate carpark. It can host meetings, conventions, and wedding ceremonies and accommodate up to 100 - 150 people. Moreover, the community centre also houses a library which is managed by Surrey County Council.
A cozy and peaceful atmosphere is provided by the lake and lovely plants surrounding it, also add to your visit. A waterwheel from the 1800s still stands on the property and was formerly used to supply water to greenhouses. Now, a Flint arch with a mask on the keystone frames this wheel.
Besides, an onsite kid-friendly coffee shop is also available, that remains open from Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This café offers a variety of freshly baked pastries and sandwiches. Along with a choice of snacks and cold beverages, including an organic selection, hot beverages are served also.
The Museum is another interesting facility which holds artefacts of fine art, costume, archaeology, and social history helping to trace the history of the Borough. The collections include Lord Rosebery's hansom cab, a 19th-century fire engine, a sizable amount of Derby memorabilia, and valuable Roman artefacts discovered at nearby locations. For younger guests, the museum shop has a large selection of books and brochures on local history as well as a variety of mementos.
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