Holding events in our parks

Hire a park for your event

Runnymede Pleasure grounds river and open green space

Community events

Runnymede Borough Council are committed to putting the safety and wellbeing of our residents first.

If you are hoping to have an event in Runnymede you should review and strongly consider the following

  • event planning timescales involved, and any sector specific guidance issued by Government and/or the relevant sector.
  • licensing implications and timescales

We need as much notice as possible of your intention to hold an event. For larger events and those that may require road closures, we need at least four months' notice. Short notice may mean we are unable to process your application in time.

Complete the application form online in full, even if you have previously held a similar event. We are unable to accept comments such as “please refer to previous bookings”.

The application form does not give you permission to run an event. It helps us determine whether the Council can give permission to hire the land, the minimum level of indemnity of Public Liability Insurance you will need and the conditions of use we may attach.

Read the terms and conditions carefully to ensure you are aware of all of the Council’s requirements relating to booking one of our open spaces.

Apply to hold an event in a park

Note: There will be a hiring charge for use of Council land. Check our published fees and charges.

Events on Englefield Green village green

Note that all events on Englefield Green village green MUST first be approved by the Englefield Green Committee. Meetings take place four times a year to discuss grounds maintenance activities and events on the green. 

If you are applying to hold an event on Englefield Green village green, ensure that you submit your application at least 3 months before the date of the next committee meeting. The Committee dates, agendas and minutes can be found on this page.

Please note that if your application is received too late to be discussed at a committee meeting, it won’t be able to be considered until the next committee meeting, which may be after the date you had planned to hold the event on.