07983 102737  |  info@robinsoninstitute.org  |  High Street, Glaisdale, Whitby, YO21 2PW  |  

07983 102737  |  info@robinsoninstitute.org   |  

HIRE FROM JUST £10 PER HOUR

The Robinson Institute

The Robinson Institute is a community centre in the heart of the beautiful North Yorkshire Moors, offering first class facilities for a wide range of activities. The function venue is perfect for clubs, meetings, weddings, parties, concerts, plays and theatrical performances.

The Perfect Venue

The Robinson Institute is a village hall located in the centre of Glaisdale, a village situated in the Esk Valley within the North York Moors National Park in North Yorkshire, England. The Robinson Institute serves as a community hub for various events and activities, such as parties, music, theatre, fitness classes and meetings.

The function room can accommodate up to 176 people standing or 100 seated. There is a large stage with professional lighting and sound system, which is perfect for bands, theatre productions or plays.

A large well-equipped kitchen is available, with enough plates and cutlery to serve upto100 people seated.

Holding a North Yorkshire Council Premises Licence, and a PRS Music Licence, regulated entertainment and the sale of alcohol is possible, provided that a Personal Licence holder is present and that hirers have complied with the requirements of the Music Licence. 

Music Venue

The Robinson Institute, Glaisdale, Whitby provides the perfect venue for live music, DJ’s or concerts. There is a large stage, professional lighting rig, and sound system. The hall accommodates up to 176 people, with plenty of room for dancing and mingling.

Theatre Venue

The hall has a large stage, with curtains and lighting, as well as a back room for use as changing facilities. Up to 100 people can be seated. Many local theatre companies use the facility to great effect.

Wedding Venue

The hall makes for the perfect small wedding venue, we can accommodate up to 100 seated guests and the wedding breakfast can be prepared and served from our professional kitchen. In the evening you can take to the stage for your first dance, or let the DJ have centre stage as you prefer. 

The Party Venue

Over the years, the Robinson Institute has played host to musical genres of all types, from community choirs and string quartets to rock groups and Desert Island Discs. The stage offers ample space for musical performers to set up their instruments, while the hall can comfortably accommodate 176 people standing, or 100 seated. Of course, if you’re planning to bring the beat, you’ll have to remember to leave plenty of room as the wooden floor throughout makes the perfect space for dancing.

Fitness Classes

The hard wood floor and the professional acoustics make this the perfect venue for holding your fitness classes.