Venues & Facilities for Hire

We're opening our community halls, sporting facilities and major venues in a staged way to ensure the health and safety of our customers and our employees.

The first stage focuses on supporting our regular hirers to welcome them back to our venues. We'll advise when we can accommodate casual bookings very soon.

The team can be contacted at [email protected] and aim to get back to enquiries with 48 to 72 hours. They are currently experiencing a high volume of enquiries, so please have patience as they work diligently to help you or check out the FAQs available here.

Council has a wide range of Venues and Facilities available for hire including; halls, sportsgrounds and parks.

For more information regarding Community Venues and the inclusions, please download the Community Facilities Brochure. 

Hall hire

To book or enquire about availability and fees at a Council Venue for either Casual or Regular Hire, you can contact the Major Venues and Facilities Team by email at [email protected] or by calling 02 4934 9700.

Once availability has been confirmed with the Major Venues & Facilities Team, you will need to complete the Application form and send to the Major Venues & Facilities Team for approval and Booking confirmation.

Conditions of Hire are applicable to both Regular Hirers and Casual Hirers and these Conditions of Hire will need to be read and understood before the Application form is completed and submitted.

Maitland Town Hall

The Maitland Town Hall is currently closed if you would further information on this venue please contact the Major Venues and Facilities Team by email at [email protected] or by calling 02 4934 9700.

When the venue is open for hire, you will need to complete an Application form and send to the Major Venues & Facilities Team for approval and Booking confirmation.

Conditions of Hire are applicable to both Regular Hirers and Casual Hirers and these Conditions of Hire will need to be read and understood before the Application form is completed and submitted.

A brochure is also available with information on the Maitland Town Hall.

Sporting Facility hire

To book or enquire about availability and fees at a Council Sporting Facility for either Casual or Regular Hire, you can contact the Major Venues and Facilities Team by email at [email protected] or by calling 02 4934 9700.

Please complete the application form and submit to Council. A booking letter confirming the booking dates and times will be issued. Bookings are not confirmed until you receive the booking letter.

Conditions of Hire are applicable to both Regular Hirers and Casual Hirers and these Conditions of Hire will need to be read and understood before the Application form is completed and submitted.

Please note that a separate application form is to be completed if the facility is being hired by a School. Refer to School Bookings below.

School Hire of Council Sporting Facilities

If you are a School of Educational Organisation and you would like to enquire about booking a Council Sporting Facility for School Sport, Zone, Carnivals or an Event etc. you can contact the Major Venues and Facilities Team by email at [email protected] or by calling 02 4934 9700.

Please complete the application form and submit to Council. A booking letter confirming the booking dates and times will be issued. Bookings are not confirmed until you receive the booking letter.

Conditions of Hire are applicable to both Regular Hirers and Casual Hirers and these Conditions of Hire will need to be read and understood before the Application form is completed and submitted.

Park or Reserve hire

Council offers a range of parks and reserves to provide a stunning natural backdrop for your next special occasion. To book a park/reserve for your next special occasion or event please complete the application form or call our friendly staff on 02 4934 9700. Rotundas are available for hire at selected parks please contact staff for further details.

  • Stockade Hill, Rotunda – East Maitland
  • King Edward Park – East Maitland
  • Maitland Park Rotunda – Maitland
  • Ray Lawler Reserve/Morpeth Common – Morpeth (No Rotunda)

The Conditions of Hire will need to be read and understood before the Application form is completed and submitted.

Maitland Regional Sportsground

To book or enquire about availability and fees at the Maitland Regional Sportsground for either Casual or Regular Hire, you can contact the Major Venues and Facilities Team by email at [email protected] or by calling 02 4934 9700.

Please complete the application form and submit to Council. A booking letter confirming the booking dates and times will be issued. Bookings are not confirmed until you receive the booking letter.

Conditions of Hire are applicable to both Regular Hirers and Casual Hirers and these Conditions of Hire will need to be read and understood before the Application form is completed and submitted.

Maitland Gaol

Maitland Gaol offers a genuine glimpse into the history of one of the state’s most notorious prisons and an unparalleled experience that your delegates are guaranteed to remember. With a variety of spaces to choose from, take a glimpse behind the walls by browsing the Unique Spaces brochure on the Gaol's website.​​​​​

Conditions of Hire