Welcome to Carlton WI Hall

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About Our Village

Although subject to much new building in the past decade, the village still retains its medieval layout, with houses facing each other across the main street, and with strips of land in front and behind.  It is part of the ecclesiastical parish of Redmarshall which came under the auspices of the Bishop of Durham, and is situated north of the River Tees, about 5 miles to the west of Stockton-on-Tees, and until boundary re-organisation in 1972 was part of the County of Durham. It is 160 ft. above sea level, and was essentially a small agricultural village, the farmhouses and cottages built on either side of the main village street, probably an old drovers road, with a slow flowing stream running alongside the south of the settlement. Life in Carlton until the beginning of the 20th century was very different and much harder than that enjoyed by residents today. The only water supply was from the village pump, situated in the centre of the village, piped water was installed in about 1895, although the village pump was still in general use many years later. Services are held each Sunday in the Methodist Chapel, built in 1871, which stands in a prominent position at the east end of the village at the junction of the roads leading to Stockton and Thorpe Thewles. A public house 'The Smiths Arms' stands well in the centre of the village built in about 1900 (by Irish labourers lodged in the village) to replace an ancient inn nearby. Previously the South Durham Hunt used to partake of the 'Stirrup Cup' and meet here twice in the season. The Blacksmiths Shop, now the restaurant, situated next to the bar was a centre of activity in the village, gossip was exchanged, and horses shoed. In 1928, a group of ladies, headed by the stationmaster's wife, held a meeting to form a Women’s Institute. Many functions were held to raise money to build the hall which was completed in 1936, and which has been a great asset to both the Women’s Institute and the local community. A fairly recent addition is the playing field, established in 1975, and donated to the parish by the late Mr. Fred Hall, a local farmer, whose ancestors can be traced back to the 18th century in the area.

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About Our Village Hall

We have a large hall, centrally heated, double glazed, with a capacity of over 80 seated.
Stacking chairs and tables are available to hirers at no extra cost.
We have a well equipped, fitted kitchen with a modern domestic size oven and hob. (No dishwasher)
The use of kitchen equipment, crockery and utensils are included in the hall hire price.
Two unisex toilets, one large for disabled use.
Car parking for 20 cars, plus village parking available.
The hall is ideal to hire for:-
Parties            Keep Fit            Classes Fundraisers
Functions        Meetings           Training            Fairs and Sales
Social Events    Christening Parties        Funeral Teas

Regular Events

​WI Meetings        Keep Fit        Tai Chi      Craft Group          Childrens Ballet   Christening parties        Meetings
Annual Darts tournament

Special Events

The Village Hall can also be used for weddings, birthday parties and conferences.....

How To Book The Facilities

CONTACT DETAILS
For the Hall Secretary local number: 07521 903 990

Please call the above number for availability and hire rates.

Address
​​​CARLTON WI HALL
Thorpe Road
Carlton
Stockton on Tees
TS21 1DT

Information on this page is provided by the hall committee. Hiring will be subject to a formal Hiring Agreement between the hall committee and the hirer. Current hire charges can be obtained from the contact person named above.