With a charm and character all of its own, Downe House is set on a stunning 110-acre estate in Berkshire, overlooking woodland and the historic Berkshire Downs.
An easy drive from London takes you directly to our beautiful school campus right in the heart of rural West Berkshire. With easy access to the M4 motorway, Heathrow Airport and convenient rail links, it’s easy to get to us by road, rail and air.
Discover venues around the school available to hire below with locations fit for a variety of occasions.
Auditorium
172sqm, 200 seats
Limited Weekends, School Holidays.
The Auditorium can seat 200 in a lecture style via electronic pull-out seating. An automatic projector screen with a sound system which can easily plug n’ play (USB-C) a laptop via the lectern at the front of the room. High speed internet access is available.
Astro Turf Pitch
6000sqm Full Size Hockey Pitch – Can be split into 3rds, only hockey goals available.
Weekday Evenings, Limited Weekends, School Holidays
The sand-based Astro Turf Pitch is floodlit during the Winter months and hosts 1 full size hockey pitch and 6 Hockey goals. It can be split up into thirds by 2 dividing nets.
Farr Centre
612sqm, 18m x 34 m
School Holidays, Weekday evenings term time on request
The Farr Centre is a versatile sports facility featuring two cricket nets, cricket mat flooring, stumps, and access to a bowling machine. The hall can be divided into two sections using a retractable net, and when empty, it is available for use by sports clubs for training sessions.
Florence Room
23sqm, 14 Seated – Boardroom style – perfect for conferences and meetings.
Limited Weekends, School Holidays
The Florence Room hosts a large boardroom table that seats 14. There is a large TV Monitor which can be used to wireless cast a Windows Laptop only. Other device connections available on request. High speed internet access available.
Nickel Room
46sqm, 20 Seated – Boardroom style
Limited Weekends, School Holidays
The Nickel Room hosts a large boardroom table that seats comfortably 20. There are 3 TV Monitors (1 Large, and 2 Small) which can be used to wireless cast a Windows Laptop only. Other device connections available on request. High speed internet access available.
Swimming Pool
200sqm – 25m, 4 Lane Pool. Deep end 3m, Shallow 1m.
Availability on request.
Our 4 lane 25m Heated Swimming Pool can be hired out for Swim Lessons/Instruction. Each lane has a diving block and a lane rope.
