Old Blackpool School

Hall Hours

Overview

Old Blackpool School Hall is located in Blackpool. It is a community building that can be rented for parties and events.

The hall holds about 40 people, you can hire it for about $30 off peak and $40 peak for a set time slot. The open hours on the hall are 5am to 11pm 7 days.

Included Facilities

• Kitchen
• Toilet
• Chairs
• Tables
• Heater
• Oven

Old Blackpool School Park

The school also has an ok size park that you can walk around, play grass games, games on a concrete pad or walk your dog. This is available 24/7 for free.

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What is on the grounds

• Basketball hoop and half court
• 50m x 50m approximate field
• Toilets
• Lots of steet parking
• Notice Board
• 30m x 25m approximate concrete pad
• Wheelchair and stroller access
• Defibrillator

Other Events

Sometimes there will be a car boot sale down on the concrete pad, have not seen this lately, will keep an eye on this and update the post.

Hire Event Gear

If you need event gear for any event on Waiheke, there is a local hire shop called Gear Grab, they have a range of speakers, microphones, gazebo’s, fog and bubble machines, lights and more.

Access Information

The best way to access Old Blackpool School and grounds would be either Nikau Road or Rata Street, normally plenty of side of the road parking for all length vehicles. The location is flat with plenty of seating and places to chain up a bike.

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