Hire a Space at Whitburn Community Centre

Whitburn Community Centre offers a wide range of affordable rooms and facilities for hire in the heart of West Lothian — from a full-size sports hall to small meeting rooms, a soft play area, gym, and more.

Opening Hours Mon–Fri: 8:30am – 9:30pm
Sat & Sun: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Address Manse Road, Whitburn
Bathgate, EH47 8EZ
Contact Us in**@*************rg.uk
01506 280340
Notice Required Minimum 21 days for
most bookings
Community rates vs commercial rates: We offer lower community rates for non-commercial groups, charities, and community organisations. Commercial rates apply to businesses and those generating personal or private financial gain from the let. If you are unsure which rate applies to you, please contact us before submitting a booking form.

Our Rooms and Facilities

Browse all available spaces below. Rates shown are per hour unless otherwise stated. All bookings are subject to our Letting Guide and Conditions of Let.

Sports Hall at Whitburn Community Centre — full-size indoor sports floor with basketball hoops and multi-sport court markings

Sports Hall

A full-size indoor sports hall with a sprung sports floor, basketball hoops, and court markings for multiple sports. Spacious enough for large fitness classes, sports sessions, team training, and events. One of the largest bookable spaces in the centre.

Indoor football Basketball Badminton Fitness classes Large events Dance
Hire Rates
Community Rate £25.00 / hr
Commercial Rate £35.00 / hr
Badminton (per court) £8.50 / hr
Gym at Whitburn Community Centre — cardio machines including treadmills, ellipticals, and weight resistance machines

Gym

Our gym spans two well-equipped rooms, offering a comprehensive range of cardio and resistance machines suitable for all fitness levels. Individual community members can use the gym on a pay-per-visit basis, or the facility can be hired exclusively for personal training sessions and fitness classes.

Open Sessions

Mon–Fri: 9am – 9pm  |  Sat & Sun: 9am – 3:30pm

Open to anyone aged 16 and over. No membership required.

Personal fitness Personal training Cardio Resistance training Fitness classes
Hire Rates
Community (per user) £2.00 / visit
Exclusive Hire (Commercial) £20.00 / hr
Assembly Hall at Whitburn Community Centre — a large, open hall with high ceilings, exposed timber roof beams, industrial strip lighting, and a clear grey floor

Assembly Hall

A spacious, open hall with impressive high ceilings featuring exposed timber roof beams and industrial lighting. The completely clear floor space and generous proportions make it one of the most adaptable rooms in the building. Well suited to exercise classes, dance, performances, community events, and parties. Large enough to accommodate bouncy castles and inflatables — please enquire for details.

Exercise classes Community events Parties Performances Meetings Inflatables
Hire Rates
Community Rate £20.00 / hr
Commercial Rate £25.00 / hr
50% discount applies when booked as a second room.
Judo Room at Whitburn Community Centre — specialist tatami mat flooring with crash mats, currently home to Whitburn Judo Club

Judo Room

A specialist room with full tatami mat flooring, currently home to Whitburn Judo Club. The cushioned surface makes it well suited to a range of other activities beyond martial arts. Martial arts lets are granted only to bona fide organisations recognised by the Scottish Board of Control for Karate or the Martial Arts Standards Agency.

Judo & martial arts Yoga & pilates Dance Gymnastics Exercise classes
Hire Rates
Community Rate £10.00 / hr
Commercial Rate £15.00 / hr
50% discount applies when booked as a second room.
Soft Play at Whitburn Community Centre — large multi-level colourful indoor soft play structure with slides and climbing frames

Soft Play

A vibrant, multi-level indoor soft play structure providing a safe and exciting play environment for younger children. Visit during one of our open sessions or hire the area exclusively for a private birthday party.

Open Sessions

Mon–Fri: 9:30am – 7pm

Sat & Sun: 10am – 3:30pm

Weekend hours may vary depending on party bookings. Please call ahead on 01506 280340 to confirm.

Children's open play Birthday parties Under 12s
Entry & Hire Rates
Open Session (per child) £3.00 / visit
Exclusive Party Hire £20.00 / hr
Party Room at Whitburn Community Centre — bright room with colourful folding chairs arranged in a semicircle, adjacent to the Soft Play area

Party Room

A bright, flexible room situated directly alongside our Soft Play area, making it the ideal venue for children's birthday parties. The Party Room can be hired alongside the Soft Play for a complete party package. Outside of party bookings, it can be configured for a range of other community and group uses.

Birthday parties Community groups Workshops Group activities
Hire Rates
Community Rate £20.00 / hr
Commercial Rate £20.00 / hr
Can be combined with the Soft Play for parties. Enquire for details.
Quiet Room at Whitburn Community Centre — well-lit meeting room with a central boardroom table, blue chairs, whiteboard, and TV screen

Quiet Room

A well-appointed meeting and training room set out in a boardroom configuration, with a central table seating up to eight people. Fitted with a large TV screen and whiteboard, making it ideal for presentations, training sessions, committee meetings, and focused group work.

Meetings & training Presentations Committee meetings Tutoring Interviews
Hire Rates
Community Rate £10.00 / hr
Commercial Rate £15.00 / hr
50% discount applies when booked as a second room.
Adult Lounge at Whitburn Community Centre — comfortable carpeted room with tartan bench seating and a central table, suitable for group meetings and social gatherings

Adult Lounge

A comfortable, carpeted lounge with perimeter bench seating and a relaxed atmosphere. Well suited to informal community group sessions, support groups, social gatherings, and small meetings where a less formal setting is preferred.

Community groups Support groups Social gatherings Informal meetings
Hire Rates
Community Rate £10.00 / hr
Commercial Rate £15.00 / hr
50% discount applies when booked as a second room.
Craft Room at Whitburn Community Centre — practical workroom with continuous bench surfaces, task chairs, and natural light, suitable for craft groups and creative activities

Craft Room

A practical, well-lit workroom with continuous bench surfaces running along the walls and ample workspace for hands-on activities. Currently a popular hub for creative groups, it is well suited to sewing, crafts, art classes, and similar hobby activities.

Craft groups Sewing & textiles Art classes Hobby groups Workshops
Hire Rates
Community Rate £10.00 / hr
Commercial Rate £15.00 / hr
50% discount applies when booked as a second room.
Coffee Bar at Whitburn Community Centre — a bright, sociable lounge space with perimeter bench seating upholstered in tartan fabric, an open floor area, and wall-mounted TV screens

Coffee Bar

A bright and welcoming social space with comfortable perimeter bench seating and a generous open floor area. Fitted with wall-mounted TV screens, it is equally suited to informal community meetings, group gatherings, social events, and children's parties. A versatile and sociable room at the heart of the centre.

Meetings Social gatherings Community drop-ins Small parties
Hire Rates
Community Rate £10.00 / hr
Commercial Rate £15.00 / hr
50% discount applies when booked as a second room.
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GP Room

A small, private room suitable for one-to-one consultations, appointments, small group meetings, and focused individual work. An ideal space for healthcare practitioners, advisors, tutors, and support workers.

Consultations One-to-one appointments Small meetings Tutoring
Hire Rates
Community Rate £10.00 / hr
Commercial Rate £15.00 / hr
50% discount applies when booked as a second room.

Hiring More Than One Room?

When you book two or more rooms simultaneously, you receive a 50% discount on the second room (where the discount column shows 50% in the rates above). The discount applies to the second room only, not the combined total. The Sports Hall, Soft Play, Party Room, and Gym are excluded from this discount. Contact us if you have any questions about which rooms qualify.

50%off 2nd room

How to Make a Booking

Booking is straightforward. Follow the steps below to secure your space at Whitburn Community Centre.

1

Download the Form

Download and complete the booking form. Fill in all sections relevant to your booking in block capitals.

2

Check Licences

Review the Licences section of the form. If your activity requires a licence (e.g. for music, alcohol, or public entertainment), allow at least 35 days to obtain it.

3

Submit Your Form

Email your completed form to in**@*************rg.uk. Please submit at least 21 days before your preferred date.

4

Await Confirmation

A member of staff will contact you to confirm your booking, advise on any deposit required, and issue an invoice.

All bookings are subject to the Whitburn Community Centre Letting Guide and Conditions of Let. A deposit may be required to confirm your booking (50% deposit required for party bookings). For one-off bookings, 25% of the total charge will be retained if a booking is cancelled within 5 working days of the booking date. It is the responsibility of the lead booker to ensure all relevant licences are in place before the event. Certificates and licences must be presented to a staff member at least 5 days before the booking starts. For full details please refer to the booking form, or contact us with any questions.