Convenient location
Honouring the memory of a loved one is a deeply personal and significant occasion. With our convenient location, versatile reception rooms, and amenities, we aim to ease the burden of planning, allowing you to focus on remembering and celebrating the life of your loved one.
Located just a short distance from the new North Wiltshire Crematorium, our venue offers two reception rooms suitable for wakes or funeral receptions. Our main Function Room and fully-licensed bar provide a welcoming space for up to 150 seated guests. We understand the importance of privacy and our smaller Conference Room provides an idea space for sharing memories or supporting one another during this time of remembrance.
At our facility, we take pride in our surroundings. Our Function Room opens up to a terraced patio, providing a peaceful outdoor area for you and your guests to relax and reminisce after the service.
Amenities
To enhance your gathering, we offer modern amenities to facilitate music, presentations, and sharing cherished memories. With free Wi-Fi available throughout the venue, you can stay connected during this important occasion. Our state-of-the-art AV technology includes a large drop-down screen and projection facility, allowing you to play music or share a slideshow of treasured photographs, adding a personal touch to the event.
Catering plays a significant role in bringing people together. With our flexible approach, you have the option to arrange your own catering using our well-equipped kitchen facilities. Alternatively, if you prefer, we can provide a range of buffet menus designed to accommodate individual tastes and budgets. Our aim is to ensure that your guests are well taken care of with attentive service throughout the event.
Professional celebrant
During these difficult times, we work with an independent celebrant - www.heartfeltmoments.co.uk - who can help you create a personalised & unique funeral ceremony that pays tribute to their life journey their spirit and their legacy. We believe that a funeral should be a beautiful reflection of the person's character and the love they shared with others and that you have complete choice over where this takes place including Royal Wootton Bassett Rugby Club.
Support & advice
During this difficult time, our compassionate and dedicated team is here to support you every step of the way. We understand the sensitivity and importance of these gatherings and are committed to providing a caring and respectful environment. From assisting with event planning to ensuring all your needs are met, we strive to alleviate any additional stress, allowing you to focus on cherishing the memories of your loved one.
If you are looking for a venue to host a wake or funeral reception in Royal Wootton Bassett, we are here to offer solace, comfort, and a supportive space. Contact us today to discuss your specific requirements and reserve your preferred date. We extend our heartfelt condolences and stand ready to assist you during this challenging time.
Catering and bar
We offer comprehensive catering options to enhance your business event when you choose to host it at our venue. We can provide a selection of cold drinks and chocolate bars for breakout sessions, while our comprehensively-stocked licenced bar makes a great space for a break-out area and can be made available at agreed times throughout any business event.
Special package deals
Package deals are available for the hire of multiple facilities or repeat bookings. Please let us know your specifics and we will quote a competitive offer.
Contact us today
Interested? For a fast quotation, please call or email us to discuss your requirements and reserve your next business date.
Please accept our thanks for the excellent service you provided to us for [the] wake on Wednesday this week. Your staff were very professional in looking after us all and the quality of the catering was remarked upon by many guests. It really was a fitting end to a difficult day and we are so glad that we selected you as our venue.
Recent business bookings
Competitive rates of hire
For a fast quotation, please call our Business Development Manager with the details of your event on 07483 115 267, or email businessmanager@rwbrfc.club
Discounts for RWBRFC members
Favourable discounts are available to members of Royal Wootton Bassett RFC. Please let us know if you are a current member when making a booking.
Catering
We offer comprehensive catering options to enhance your event when you choose to host it at our venue. Browse sample seasonal menus below:
Thank you so much for making dad's wake on Friday so wonderful. You were all amazing and I couldn't have asked for a better place or service. You really went above and beyond.
Convenient location
Ballards Ash is situated just 2 miles west of North Wiltshire Crematorium - a new facility offering the communities of Swindon and North Wiltshire a place of peace and seclusion for a funeral.
Discounts for RWBRFC members
Favourable discounts are available to members of Royal Wootton Bassett RFC. Please let us know if you are a current member when making a booking.
Catering
We offer comprehensive catering options to enhance your event when you choose to host it at our venue. Browse seasonal sample menus below:
On behalf of myself and everyone who came to my brother's wake, we would like to thank you and all the staff for the hard work they did in making everything go so smoothly and putting together a splendid buffet.
View our facilities
To arrange a tour and discuss your plans, please call our booking team on 07483 115 267, or email businessmanager@rwbrfc.club
Discounts for RWBRFC members
Favourable discounts are available to members of Royal Wootton Bassett RFC. Please let us know if you are a current member when making a booking.
Catering
We offer comprehensive catering options to enhance your event when you choose to host it at our venue. Browse our seasonal sample menus below:
Please accept our thanks for the excellent service you provided to us for [the] wake on Wednesday this week. Your staff were very professional in looking after us all and the quality of the catering was remarked upon by many guests. It really was a fitting end to a difficult day and we are so glad that we selected you as our venue.
FAQs
No. As Ballards Ash is the home of Royal Wootton Bassett Rugby Club and is primarily used for sports events, we run a strictly NO DOGS policy on the site.
We also offer ample free car parking for your guests during events at Ballards Ash, accomodating up to 300 vehicles. The car park includes allocated disabled parking bays directly outside the entrance to the building.
Incorporating audio visual equipment into your venue for a funeral or wake can provide a comforting and personalized experience, allowing you to showcase cherished memories, heartfelt tributes, and poignant visuals that celebrate the life of the departed.
Our venue is equipped with state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment, high-speed internet access and a large drop-down projector screen.
From Finger Buffets to Canapes, BBQ or Hog Roast - we understand just how important food and drink is to celebrate your most special occasion.
Our friendly Events Team can put you in contact with an excellent range of caterers who support a wide range of budgets. We have access to chefs who can create the most delicious choices of seasonal menu options, made with fresh locally sourced produce, for you and your guests to enjoy.
We will be more than happy to meet with you in the early planning stages, to discuss your menu selection and any specific dietary requirements which need to be catered for.
View our sample menus
Suggested max capacities for the Main Function Room:
- Drinks reception: 250 people
- Dining set up: 130 people
- Boardroom set up: 80 people
- Theatre set up: 150 people
- Cabaret set up: 100 people
- 'U' shape set up: 80 people
- Classroom set up: 120 people
Suggested max capacities for the Meeting Room:
- Drinks reception: 50 people
- Dining set up: 40 people
- Boardroom set up: 25 people
- Theatre set up: 40 people
- Cabaret set up: 50 people
- 'U' shape set up: 25 people
- Classroom set up: 25 people