96 Shenley Road | Communities 1st

96 Shenley Road is a modern, multi-purpose community hub in the heart of Borehamwood, bringing together community activities, events, learning, support services, and culture under one roof.

Alongside the local library and Elstree and Borehamwood Museum, you’ll find meeting rooms, a large, accessible community hall and event space, and a training kitchen for hire, as well as a fully equipped theatre and cinema. Whether you’re running a dance class, hosting a theatre group, planning a wellbeing session, or organising a meeting or special family event, the centre’s versatile spaces are designed to suit every occasion. The space will ensure that the community can thrive and come together.

The outside garden is the perfect place to sit and get some fresh air with a coffee and a snack from the on-site cafe. The building is fully accessible with a lift and a wet room suitable for visitors with additional needs.

The exterior of 96 Shenley Road in Borehamwood

Exterior of one of the sound stages at Elstree Studios in Borehamwood

Railway line at Elstree and Borehamwood Station

Venue Hire Form

Please book your chosen venue via our booking form

The spaces available

Whole hall

The main hall at 96 Shenley Road. The hall is empty

This community hall is perfect for a wide range of events. Examples include conferences, training sessions, private functions, performances, anniversary parties, family occasions, plus cultural and religious events like barmitzvahs and batmitzvahs. Hire of the hall includes access to the kitchen. Key features:
•    Capacity of 150 people
•    Full sound and lighting system (including disco lighting)
•    Free Wifi
•    Can be divided so option to hire the whole hall, large hall or small hall

Large hall

This large hall is perfect for a wide range of events. Examples include conferences, training sessions, private functions, performances, anniversary parties, family occasions, plus cultural and religious events like barmitzvahs and batmitzvahs. Hire of the hall includes access to the kitchen. Key features:
•    Full sound and lighting system (including disco lighting)
•    Free Wifi
•    Can be divided so option to hire the whole hall, large hall or small hall

Small hall

This small hall is perfect for training sessions, smaller private functions and parties, family occasions etc. Hire of the hall includes access to the kitchen. Key features:
•    Full sound and lighting system (including disco lighting)
•    Free Wifi
•    Can be divided so option to hire the whole hall, large hall or small hall

Meeting Room 1

This room is suitable for events, meetings, and presentations that require a smaller, soundproofed space. Room specifications:
•    Capacity for 20 people
•    State-of-the-art smart touch screen/sound system
•    Free Wifi