Latest News and Events
4th October 2024
Phoenix Halloween Party with DJ Rossy. Friday 25th October from 17:30. Get into the spirit and join us at Phoenix Halloween Party with DJ Rossy on Friday 25th October from 17:30. J Sparkles will also be there sprinkling her magic with hair tinsel! Fancy dress is optional and entry is free.
SupaStrikers – Starting Monday 7th October. Introducing SupaStrikers at Abbeydale Sports and Community Centre! Starting on Monday 7th October, they will host indoor sessions for children aged 2 to 4 during term time. These engaging sessions are designed to boost your child’s confidence, balance, and coordination while teaching them the fundamentals of football! Please contact supastrikersglouc@icloud.com or call Ash on 07772257755 for more information.
Half Term Activities at Abbeydale Sports and Community Centre
Lauren Jarvis School of Skating. Lauren Jarvis will be holding classes at Abbeydale Sports and Community Centre on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday during the October half term where children can enjoy playing skating games, whilst learning various skating skills. Please contact info@laurenjarvisschoolofskating.co.uk or call Lauren on 07791435118 for more information.
The Edge Martial Arts. The Edge Martial Arts will be holding classes at Abbeydale Sports and Community Centre every Wednesday throughout October, including during half term, offering sessions for all ages and skill levels, from school starters to adults, with a complimentary one-month trial available. Please contact info@theedgema.co.uk or call Daryl on 07539057745 for more information.
Luke Norman Sports. Luke Norman Sports will be holding his children’s football camps throughout the October Half Term on our artificial training pitch. Please contact Luke on 07799053754 or visit Luke Norman Sports | Facebook for more information.
Are you interested in starting a class or group? We could help by providing the ideal space along with additional benefits such as promotional support through social media and advertising your posters, as well as special rates when you become a regular hirer.
Please contact our friendly team to learn more about how we can support you at admin@abbeydale.org.uk or by calling 01452 301492
Book Swap – Take a Book, Leave a Book. We now have a book swap shelf in the foyer of Abbeydale Sports and Community Centre. Offering a range from science fiction and general fiction to romance and educational reads, there is a book to cater to every taste.
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See our Phoenix Cafe Bar page for opening times and menus.
We have an online booking system for our rooms and spaces that will show you availability for specific dates and you can book online too.
We look forward to welcoming everyone to Abbeydale Sports and Community Centre and Phoenix Cafe Bar.
The best way to contact us is by emailing admin@abbeydale.org.uk and we will get back to you as soon as we can.
Are you looking for a bright, modern, flexible space to host your next event in Gloucester?
Whether you would like to hold a meeting, carry out training, run a sports or social club, or simply celebrate with family and friends, the Centre has a space for you.
We can provide a wide range of equipment and services, including party packages, and refreshments made on site by our very own Phoenix Cafe. Contact our friendly staff today to discuss how we can help you make your booking a success.
Email admin@abbeydale.org.uk or telephone 01452 301492.
Abbeydale Community Association, which owns and manages Abbeydale Sports and Community Centre, is a registered charity (No. 1159454) whose only income stream is from room and space hire. We plough back all of our profits into maintaining and improving the Centre. All of our Trustees are unpaid volunteers. If you would be interested in joining our Board of Trustees, please speak to our Centre Administrator team via admin@abbeydale.org.uk. If you would be interested in donating please click below, we value all donations received.
Main Hall
Lindsey Room
Tickner Studio
Gallery
Main Hall
- An ideal room for celebrations, sports, dancing, conferences and large meetings. (For football parties, only soft, indoor footballs are permitted)
- Seats up to 120 people
- Sprung wooden floor
- Secure outside play area
- Free WiFi
Room rates
- £33 per hour
- Fri/Sat/Sun after 6pm – £36 per hour
Lindsey Room
- A perfect room for smaller celebrations, fitness classes and meetings
- Situated next door to the Phoenix Café Bar
- Seats up to 40 people (but can also be joined with the Studio to hold up to 75 people)
- External electrics available for an outside bouncy castle at a small additional charge
- Not suitable for a bouncy castle inside – combine with the Tickner Studio for that or use the Main Hall
- Free WiFi
Room rates
- Lindsey Room only – £22 per hour (Fri/Sat/Sun after 6pm – £25 per hour)
- Lindsey Room and Tickner Studio together – £33 per hour (Fri/Sat/Sun after 6pm – £37.50 per hour)
Tickner Studio
- Suitable for smaller celebrations, arts and crafts activities, groups and classes
- Up to 35 people seated (but can also be joined to the Lindsey Room to hold up to 75 people)
- Sink in the room
- Can hold a small bouncy castle
- External electrics available for an outside bouncy castle at a small additional charge
- Free WiFi
Room rates
- Tickner Studio only – £22 per hour (Fri/Sat/Sun after 6pm – £25 per hour)
- Lindsey Room and Tickner Studio together – £33 per hour (Fri/Sat/Sun after 6pm – £37.50 per hour)
Gallery
- Ideal for business meetings, training sessions, interviews and small groups
- Private upstairs room
- Seats up to 20 people
- Includes meeting room facilities
- NEW Microsoft Teams/Zoom hybrid meeting capabilities for up to 6 physical attendees (PC with HDMI and USB A required)
- Free WiFi
Room rates
- £15 per hour
- Fri/Sat/Sun after 6pm – £15 per hour
Room hire packages available
Hosted Children’s Disco Party with Games Package – £240
Package includes:
- 2 hour disco party hosted by DJ Rossy
- 3 hour room hire
- Disco glow bands
- Your choice of games, fun & music!
Party buffet is also available, freshly prepared by the Phoenix Cafe.
Please contact our Centre admin team for any queries or to book – admin@abbeydale.org.uk
“We booked the DJ Rossy Disco Package at Abbeydale Community Centre for a 6 year old birthday party and was not disappointed. DJ Rossy was fantastic and the venue was perfect. All the kids had a great time. Would highly recommend”. SC 12th June 2023
Magic Marie Party Packages
2 packages available – both suited for 4-7 year olds with a maximum of around 35 children in total
3 hour package, with 2 hour Magic Rabbit Show – £273
- Includes party bags for all and balloons for the birthday child
- Includes party prizes with games
3 hour package, with 1 hour Magic Rabbit Show – £228
- Includes party bags for all and balloons for the birthday child
Joint parties are available for £10 extra
Party buffet is also available, freshly prepared by the Phoenix Cafe.
Please contact our Centre admin team for any queries or to book – admin@abbeydale.org.uk
Please note that the magic show is the only entertainment provided as part of the 3 hour booking, the additional hour(s) will not include any other form of entertainment.
Celebration Events
Equipment and services available include:
- Plenty of on-site parking
- Round tables
- Catering kitchen
- Refreshments packages (supplied by Phoenix Café Bar)
Additional charges may apply
Please contact our Centre admin team to book – admin@abbeydale.org.uk
Corporate Hire
Equipment and services available include:
- Plenty of on-site parking
- Projector and screen
- Refreshments packages (supplied by the Phoenix Café Bar)
- Catering kitchen
- Additional charges may apply. Find out more about corporate hire here.
Please contact our Centre Admin staff to book – admin@abbeydale.org.uk
Catering Kitchen
Artificial Training Pitch
Phoenix Cafe Bar
Catering Kitchen
Available for catering for celebrations and events held at the Centre. A well-equipped kitchen including:
- Food preparation sink
- Pan and utensil sinks
- 2 large refrigerators
- Hot cupboard
- Electric cooker and 4 hobs
- Griddle
- Extraction unit
- Ample storage
- Kitchen rate – £8 per hour (can only be booked with another room for the full duration of hire)
A Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate is required for use.
Artificial Training Pitch
- Third generation half-size artificial training pitch
- Pitch can be divided into two
- Floodlights
- Divider curtain
- Block bookings for regular slots of 10 or more sessions
- Separate changing rooms for Home and Away teams and Officials, including disabled facilities, can be hired separately to the pitch
- All hirers must be over 18 years of age
Hire charges
- Competitive rates – contact us for details
Contact us
Telephone – 01452 301492
Email – admin@abbeydale.org.uk
Address
Abbeydale Sports and Community Centre
Glevum Way
Abbeydale
Gloucester, GL4 4BL
Abbeydale Sports and Community Centre is owned and managed by Abbeydale Community Association (registered charity no: 1159454).
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Current job opportunities
Phoenix Cafe Bar staff – Duties will include bar work, food preparation, waiting on tables and other duties as required. Competitive rates of pay. Must be available, and willing, to work weekends, previous experience required and a L2 Food Hygiene Certificate would be an advantage. Must be a team player. To apply, or for further information, email Mark Newman, Bar Manager phoenix@abbeydale.org.uk