Bourne Hall
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Having visited Bourne Hall on numerous occasions, there is always something to keep the whole family occupied. You can either park at the location or in various car parks around Ewell. We mainly use this as an opportunity to let the kids run riot around the spectacular grounds and also to feed the ducks and squirrels. Wellies are advised, as it can be very muddy and the various deposits from the birds can clog up the trainers very quickly! Beware, the canada geese can and will peck the food out of your hands so little fingers are at risk. Carry some handwash with you as you will need it after having pigeons landing on you!! For the more adventurous, cross over the road by the old spring that was used to cool off the wagon wheels and walk upto the old mill (now a business building) and in season a flash of a kingfisher can be seen.
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This is an example of a community building that works with a library, cafe, museum a number of rooms for hire and a basement theatre.
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Good food and drink, though service a little slow. On the day I visited it was very busy with only one sitting area left. The library however seemed deserted.
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Very near to a24 and Kingston/Ewell by pass car park available. Bus routes 293 406 etc stop outside.
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Nice place to visit with the kids - plenty to do and see and lots to keep the kids entertained. Need to take bread for the ducks and geese as they get very peckish.
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What a lovely little park in the centre of Ewell village.
Bourne hall itself has lots of fascinating facts about the area and a little cafe
In the park there's lots of room to have a little picnic or feed the ducks
Great fun for all the family, plus there are facilities in Bourne hall should you need them
There is parking to and the fees are nominal.
Bourne hall itself has lots of fascinating facts about the area and a little cafe
In the park there's lots of room to have a little picnic or feed the ducks
Great fun for all the family, plus there are facilities in Bourne hall should you need them
There is parking to and the fees are nominal.
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Good for feeding the ducks and squirrels followed by a cup of tea and cake in the cafe. The library in the venue provides another way to entertain children,
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nice park, terrific trees. inside is a tiny café, not fancy at all more near cafeteria but without pretention, and you can't beat the friendly staff, they really are the nicest. It's prepacked sandwiches and some they will toast for you, really for quick bites in a nice casual place.
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a meeting with my family, tea and a sandwich whilst I waited for them.
Love this place, it serves so many purposes not just a library but more a centre to explore.
The local museum history room provides information on the village and its surrounding area, the library meets the readers needs and then the whole range of opportunities available makes it a hub for the village.
Fancy a dance or tai chi? Check out Bourne Hall.
Love this place, it serves so many purposes not just a library but more a centre to explore.
The local museum history room provides information on the village and its surrounding area, the library meets the readers needs and then the whole range of opportunities available makes it a hub for the village.
Fancy a dance or tai chi? Check out Bourne Hall.
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Lovely venue for local art and exhibitions. Also has a small library, a small museum about the local area and a coffee shop
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Lovely park with pond, library, nice craft fair and exhibitions, small coffee shop, interesting museum, good venue to hire for celebrations
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Offers a variety of things - indoors a library, meeting rooms, museum and space for fitness activities. Outdoors a small park and pond where you can have a peaceful walk and feed the birds
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Many varied exhibitions that will appeal to all ages. There is a coffee bar and nearby grounds to walk in. Parking is reasonable.
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Bourne Hall is comprised a large building, housing a sizeable public library, a small museum, a range of meetings rooms, a cafe area and some small treatment rooms. Outside are significant grounds boasting a wonderful large pond full of aquatic life, ducks and geese. The surrounding grounds are well laid out with shady wooded areas populated by quite friendly grey squirrels and loads of pigeons.
Car Parking is a bit on the expensive side and generally you can find a space. The West Ewell Train Station is only about 5 minutes walk away.
The meeting rooms / halls are used by a number of local groups but, really, there should be more.
The coffee shop is a bit of a let down. Quite poor quality, pre-packed food and machine dispensed coffee. I am sure that if this was run by a local company they would put more effort into optimising the huge space they have.
The library is modern looking and friendly, I often let me children browse the library whilst having a coffee as you can watch the only entrance easily from the cafe area seating.
Another travesty is that the local authority closes the building (not the grounds) on a Sunday, when the population are most likely to want to use it. It seems such a waste of an amenity.
Car Parking is a bit on the expensive side and generally you can find a space. The West Ewell Train Station is only about 5 minutes walk away.
The meeting rooms / halls are used by a number of local groups but, really, there should be more.
The coffee shop is a bit of a let down. Quite poor quality, pre-packed food and machine dispensed coffee. I am sure that if this was run by a local company they would put more effort into optimising the huge space they have.
The library is modern looking and friendly, I often let me children browse the library whilst having a coffee as you can watch the only entrance easily from the cafe area seating.
Another travesty is that the local authority closes the building (not the grounds) on a Sunday, when the population are most likely to want to use it. It seems such a waste of an amenity.
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This place has a fantastic library set in beautiful grounds with very large pond with many types of ducks etc. Good place for picnic. Parking nearby
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This venue supplies all sorts of halls and rooms for hiring for various functions. The staff are really friendly and helpful. There is also a library on the premises along with a cafe that serves sandwiches etc.
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With all the public sector cuts i hope they keep bourne hall as it is. What wonderful times we have had here with friends and family!
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Modern (1970) circular building and community resource, with a most interesting museum on the mezzanine floor. Interpretation panels everywhere.
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The grounds are nice for a quiet sit down, looking out over the river. Ducks to feed and nice flowers/shrubs. Family and dog friendly.
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Calling in at the end of a walk alongside a local stream, We found a nice , light, internal space with a library and various meeting facilities.
At the moment, there's a display of local schoolchildren's art work, and some of it was very good indeed.
There's also a small cafe - pleasant enough, and serves a good cup of tea.
At the moment, there's a display of local schoolchildren's art work, and some of it was very good indeed.
There's also a small cafe - pleasant enough, and serves a good cup of tea.
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Visited cafe whilst at the library. Lovely warmed fruit scones served with jam of choice and butter. Coffee and hot chocolate were both good. Cost is very reasonable. Library and museum worth the visit.
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This Library coffee lounge has a nice atmosphere for meeting a friend for a coffee or snack.
Set in Lovely grounds in the centre of Ewell Village. It is a lovely spacious area in the foyer adjacent to the library, light and airy with comfortable sofa chairs and tables .
Coffee Cake and Sandwiches . Occasionally there is an Art Exhibition or a Craft sale on.
In November the Annual Nonsuch Craft Fair is on which Makes a visit very enjoyable.
On the upper floor is a wonderful Museum of local interest etc.
Also a great Library and reference Library also a Family History Section that is very helpful with advice .
Set in Lovely grounds in the centre of Ewell Village. It is a lovely spacious area in the foyer adjacent to the library, light and airy with comfortable sofa chairs and tables .
Coffee Cake and Sandwiches . Occasionally there is an Art Exhibition or a Craft sale on.
In November the Annual Nonsuch Craft Fair is on which Makes a visit very enjoyable.
On the upper floor is a wonderful Museum of local interest etc.
Also a great Library and reference Library also a Family History Section that is very helpful with advice .
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1970 built multi-purpose building with library, museum & function rooms. Outside resembles a Gerry Anderson space craft for Joe 90. It's now grade 2 listed.
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What a great asset to the community this place is. A real hub of activity. Gardens, cafe, museum and library. Lots of clubs and activities for everyone. Always pleasant to visit.
I'm not too keen on the architecture of the building as it is out of keeping with the environment.
I'm not too keen on the architecture of the building as it is out of keeping with the environment.
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Average Food It was cheerfully served - Just snacks!
It was good to have the library, computers, and a permanent Art
exhibition!
It was good to have the library, computers, and a permanent Art
exhibition!
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