Hire the Clubhouse


Our Clubhouse can be hired for private parties and meetings. With a view over estuary, outside seating area, bar and small kitchen area, it is excellent venue for parties, including wedding receptions.
For meetings we have a screen and powerpoint projector. Price £125 half day, £200 full day (Members 50% discount)
The Clubhouse is situated in the historic Old Customs House on Arnside Promenade. There are breath taking views over the estuary to the Lake District Fells and railway viaduct. The Clubhouse was originally a customs bonded warehouse. The Customs Officers House was on the other side of the road. The Sailing Club has owned the building since 1960.
Price £125 half day, £200 full day (Members 50% discount)
For more details
Information sheet Private Hire of ASC Clubhouse Info Sheet
For more information and discuss dates contact our clubhouse@arnsidesailingclub.org.uk or secretary@arnsidesailingclub.org.uk
Getting to our Clubhouse
The Clubhouse is located on the Promenade between Ye Olde Fighting Cocks and Albion. There is parking on the Promenade and a car park by the viaduct. Is it in walking distance of much of the village.
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You can get to Arnside by train easily. The village is on the railway line from Manchester Airport, Preston and Lancaster to Barrow. Trains are roughly hourly The last train south to Lancaster is 2226 with onward connections to Preston. There are trains to Barrow at 2252 and 2347. If using a taxi to get home, we advise you to pre-book one. Bus services are very limited. A daytime public transport option from Kendal is bus to Grange-over-Sands then train to Arnside. You can park bicycles in our back garden locked to railings by prior arrangement.
Disabled Access
There are 12 steps up from the street level into the clubhouse bar/music venue. For visitors who are unable to walk up or down the steps, there is access to the rear of the building, which can be used to get into the bar/music venue. The access is uneven and would probably require assistance. There is a ramp at the rear door and the bar/music venue which is flat. Wheelchair users will need assistance using the ramp.
The toilets in the clubhouse are on a level with the bar/music venue, but are standard door width, limiting wheelchair access. There is no disabled toilet facility within the club. Please be aware that some clubhouse events are standing or have limited unreserved seating, though we can reserve a seating area for you..
Please contact our Bar Manager if you require any further information on disabled access to the clubhouse or assistance.
Environment Statement
The majority of our waste is recycled. We use electricity from renewable sources and our looking at reducing our environmental impact. The Club has an Environmental Policy