The Moonrakers
Gorse Hill, Swindon
Crossways Suite
Price on request · £125 non-refundable deposit
Private barDance floorFood on siteParking
Wakes & funeral receptions in Swindon
Wake and funeral reception venues in Swindon
When you're saying goodbye, it helps to have a calm, private room close to home where people can share stories. In Swindon, The Moonrakers in Gorse Hill can look after up to 200, The Schoolhouse Hotel & Restaurant in Hook offers a quieter setting for around 60, and Des Moffatt Western Community Centre lets the family arrange their own food for up to 120.
Rooms
3 venues
for wakes
Guests
60 to 200
depending on the room
Private bar
2 of 3
rooms
Own food
1 of 3
let you bring it
Community hallUp to 120
Des Moffatt Western Community Centre
Western, Swindon
Main hall, small hall & lounge
Hourly hire · Ask the centre for current rates
Bring your own foodKids welcome
HotelUp to 60
The Schoolhouse Hotel & Restaurant
Hook, Swindon
Function room
Menus on enquiry
Private barFood on site
At a glance
3 rooms in Swindon that host wakes & funeral receptions, from pubs, community halls and hotels, for 60 to 200 guests. 2 have a private bar, and 1 lets you bring your own food.
| Venue | Area | Guests | Private bar | Food | Step-free |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The MoonrakersPub | Gorse Hill | Up to 200 | Venue caters | ||
| Des Moffatt Western Community CentreCommunity hall | Western | Up to 120 | Bring your own | ||
| The Schoolhouse Hotel & RestaurantHotel | Hook | Up to 60 | Venue caters |
What to look for
- Short-notice availability on the day of the funeral
- A private room, or at least a separate area away from the main bar
- Tea, coffee and a simple buffet that can be ready when guests arrive
- Parking and step-free access for older guests
- Flexible numbers, since attendance is hard to predict
Questions people ask
How many wake and funeral reception venues are there in Swindon?
We list 3 rooms in Swindon that take wakes & funeral receptions, across Gorse Hill, Western and Hook. Each one has been checked against the venue's own website or another public source.
What's the biggest wake and funeral reception venue in Swindon?
The Moonrakers in Gorse Hill is the largest we list, for up to 200 guests. For a smaller group, The Schoolhouse Hotel & Restaurant holds up to 60.
Can I bring my own food to a wake and funeral reception venue in Swindon?
Yes, at 1 of the 3 rooms here: Des Moffatt Western Community Centre. Elsewhere the venue usually provides the food, so ask about buffet prices when you enquire.
How do I find a wake venue at short notice?
Send the same enquiry to two or three venues near the service at once, with the date, rough numbers and start time. Our wake guide covers what to say and what to ask.
Do venues charge a deposit for a wake?
Some do, some don't. Many pubs simply charge for the buffet per head. Ask for the total cost in writing.
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