The Sawpits Centre (formerly Towcester Library) was purchased by the Town Council in 2017 and refurbished for use as a community venue available to hire for community groups, activities, meetings and events.

It is situated off Richmond Road via Towbury Lane, with a small car park for up to 12 vehicles at the front of the building, exclusively for the use of hirers. There is one disabled parking bay next to the main doors. The venue is also accessible by pedestrians from Watling Street via the alleyway beside Hartwell’s & Towbury Court Butchers and delicatessen.

The venue is carpeted and level throughout and fully wheelchair accessible. Male and female toilets and a gender-neutral wheelchair accessible toilet facilities, including baby-changing, are located at the front of the building.

Kitchen facilities (suitable for light refreshments only), such as hot water urn, kettle, refrigerator and sink are located to the front of the building. The kitchen is available for the use of hirers and their guests free of charge.

Guest Wi-Fi is available for hirers free of charge. 

The whole venue accommodates a maximum of 150 people. 20 five-foot and six-foot folding tables and 100 folding chairs are available on trolleys located in the storeroom at the rear of the open-plan hall free of charge. Use of an interactive TV is available upon request.

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To view availability, click here to view the booking calendar.