Contact Us
We welcome enquiries about hall hire, community activities, volunteering opportunities, or any other matters relating to War Memorial Hall. Please get in touch using the details below or complete our contact form.
Contact Details
Address
War Memorial HallMain Road
Frating
Colchester
Essex
CO7 7DJ
Telephone
Please leave a message if there is no answer – we are a volunteer-run organisation and will return your call as soon as possible.
For booking enquiries, please include your preferred dates, times, and the nature of your event.
Send Us a Message
Complete the form below and we will respond as soon as possible. Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required.
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Find Us
War Memorial Hall is located on Main Road in the village of Frating, Essex. The hall is approximately 6 miles east of Colchester town centre.
Directions
By Car
From Colchester, take the A133 towards Clacton-on-Sea. After approximately 4 miles, turn left towards Frating. The village hall is located on Main Road in the centre of the village. Limited parking is available at the hall.
By Public Transport
The nearest railway station is Colchester, approximately 6 miles away. Local bus services operate in the area – please check current timetables with Essex County Council or local bus operators for routes serving Frating.
Postcode for Sat Nav
CO7 7DJ
Response Times
War Memorial Hall is managed entirely by volunteers. We aim to respond to all enquiries within:
- Email enquiries: Within 5 working days
- Telephone messages: Within 3 working days
- Urgent booking requests: As soon as possible – please indicate if your enquiry is time-sensitive
During busy periods or holiday times, responses may take slightly longer. Thank you for your patience.
Specific Enquiries
| Enquiry Type | Best Contact Method |
|---|---|
| Hall hire and bookings | Email or telephone – please include dates, times, and event type |
| Existing booking changes | Telephone for urgent changes; email for non-urgent amendments |
| Community activities | Contact the activity organiser directly where possible; or email the hall |
| Volunteering opportunities | Email with details of your interests and availability |
| Donations and support | Email or telephone to discuss options |
| Committee matters | Email – will be directed to appropriate committee member |
| Complaints or concerns | Email for formal record; see our Policies page for complaints procedure |
Charity Information
War Memorial Hall is a registered charity operating for the benefit of the inhabitants of Frating parish.
- Charity Name: War Memorial Hall
- Charity Registration Number: 245237
- Registered with: Charity Commission for England and Wales
- Jurisdiction: England and Wales
You can view our charity registration on the Charity Commission website.