Welcome to the Victoria Institute, Caton near Lancaster - the perfect venue for your business meeting, party or social event.

The Victoria Institute lies at the heart of Caton village, which is located in the beautiful Lune Valley and Forest of Bowland AONB only 5 minutes from J34 of the M6 motorway and 10 minutes from Lancaster.

Managed as a charity, the Institute offers a range of rooms available to hire for community, private, and business events. Founded in 1888, the Victoria Institute has been refurbished and extended over recent years through two major grant funded projects (see 'history') which transformed the building into a comfortable, well equipped venue.

The accommodation has been developed with flexibility of use in mind and, being arranged on one level, it is easily accessible by all. This vibrant resource centre is an important aspect of social life in the village, and many Clubs and Societies run regular activities in the Institute building. We have a large Hall, two good size meeting rooms, a small meeting room, Kitchen, and a Library and IT Resource Centre, so most needs can be met whatever the size and nature of your planned event. (See 'room details').

Main Hall

 

 

 

 

Up to 180 people can be safely seated on comfortable chairs set out for a show, and up to 100 people seated for a meal. The hall has a superb dual function sprung floor to suit dancers (who want a slippery floor) and badminton players (who don’t) equally well.

£17 per hour

Sir Thomas Storey Room

The Sir Thomas Storey Room can seat up to 50 people for theatre style presentations, and the flooring makes the space suitable for a range of activities such as exercise classes or craft sessions. A slide projector or video projector are available for illustrated talks.

£13 per hour

Victoria Room

Seats up to 20 in meeting configuration. Wall mounted drop down screen, Internet connectivity, Digital overhead projector, Sound around system and CD/DVD player, Flip chart, Kitchenette area, Black out blinds on all windows.

£13 per hour

Cottam Room

 

The most recent of function rooms to be refurbished; the Cottam Room offers a bright, airy small meeting space. Two round tables with twelve chairs. Blinds on all windows and door.

£9 per hour

 

 

Kitchen

 

 

A bright and modern kitchen with stainless steel work surface that has ample space and good facilities. There is a convenient hatch for serving food and drinks to the Main Hall.  £5 to £50 per session depending on requirements.

 

 

Drop In

Caton Community Library & IT Resource Room, is open 9.30am to 3.00pm Monday to Friday. 

The IT Drop In facility, offers 5 computers, all with Internet access and Microsoft Office software.

Services and facilities include;

  • Black & white and colour printer/photocopier/scanner (A4 & A3)
  • Laminator (A4)
  • Document shredder 
  • On-line help and support from our Community Support Worker

Drop in for a cuppa

Why not call into the Victoria Room for a cup of Fairtrade tea or coffee and a biscuit for 80p?
Local newspapers available

 

Today at the Victoria Institute

Time Main Hall Kitchen Sir Thomas Storey Room Cottam Room
All day
 
 
 
 
9am
Keep Fit
Main Hall
9:00am to 10:00am
 
 
 
 
10am
 
Leisure Club
Kitchen
10:00am to 12:00pm
 
Leisure Club
Sir Thomas Storey Room
10:00am to 12:00pm
 
 
10am
Tai Chi for Health and Fitness
Main Hall
10:30am to 12:00pm
 
 
 
 
12pm
 
 
 
Leisure Club
Cottam Room
12:00pm to 1:00pm
 
6pm
K S Fitness Pilates
Main Hall
6:00pm to 7:00pm