On Licence

The Barn Theatre

Licence summary from On Licence, 27 September 2026

Premises
The Barn Theatre
Address
The Barn Theatre, 25 Bluehouse Lane, Oxted, RH8 0AA
Licence
Premises licence, TAND\PREM\05\038
Status
In force (register: Granted)
Issued
11 July 2005
Licence holder
Oxted & Limpsfield Barn Theatre Co Ltd
Licensing authority
Tandridge District Council
Activities
Sale of alcohol, Recorded music, Live music, Plays, Dance
Food hygiene rating
5 out of 5 (very good)

What the licence permits

Sale of alcohol
Mon to Sat 10:00-23:00, 12:00-22:30, Sun 10:00-22:30
Plays
Every day 12:00-00:00
Live music
Every day 12:00-00:00
Recorded music
Every day 12:00-00:00
Performances of dance
Every day 12:00-00:00
Facilities for making music or dancing
Every day 12:00-00:00
Licence conditions (21)
  1. Intoxicating liquor may only be sold or supplied to persons falling within one or more of the following categories: (a) Persons attending, taking part in, assisting with or rehearsing or preparing for a theatrical or other performance at the premises. (b) Persons attending a pre-booked event or function at the premises. (c) Persons attending the premises on business with or for the Oxted & Limpsfield Barn Theatre Co Ltd.
  2. No juke boxes, pool tables, electronic AWP machines or dartboards shall be installed or maintained in the premises.
  3. A copy of the Licensing Authority's Regulations and Conditions shall be kept readily available on the licensed premises for use by the person or persons in charge of the premises.
  4. The sound level at the centre of the hall shall not exceed 90dB (a) when expressed as an 8 hour LAeq and/or a peak sound pressure of 200 pascals (140dB).
  5. When amplified music or a public address system is in use, the doors and windows of the room being used for public entertainment shall be kept shut to minimise disturbance to local residents.
  6. Any outbreak of FIRE, however slight, must be reported to the Licensing Authority immediately.
  7. Socket outlets for use with temporary or portable electrical equipment on or in the vicinity of any stage area and other circuits associated with spotlights or other stage lighting equipment shall be protected by one or more residual current devices, as necessary, having an adequate load current rating and a 30 milliamp tripping current.
  8. If licensed for stage plays, at least fourteen days notice shall be given to the Licensing Authority of any proposed stage performance to enable the necessary inspections of potential fire hazards to be carried out, e.g. the dressing facilities for performers, the storage of props, scenery etc.
  9. The following General Licensing Conditions are to be observed during Public Entertainment at the above premises.
  10. These general conditions are to be kept posted on some conspicuous place at the principal entrance of licensed premises.
  11. Police officers, Fire officers and authorised persons of the Licensing Authority shall be allowed access at all reasonable times to all parts of the premises.
  12. The Licensee shall in all respects conduct the premises in a decent, sober and orderly manner.
  13. The Licensee or some responsible person nominated by him in writing, not being a person under twenty-one years of age, shall be in charge of and present in the premises at all times when the public are on the premises.
  14. All exit doors shall either open outwards or be fastened open so long as members of the public are present.
  15. No obstructions, whether permanent or temporary, shall be allowed in any exit doors, exit ways, (whether corridors or staircases), external passageways, gangways, foyers, lobbies or entrance halls. Persons seeking admission shall not be allowed to form queues, which obstruct such exit doors etceteras.
  16. All lavatories, cloakrooms and WC's shall be kept in a clean, sanitary condition and maintained in good working order.
  17. A notice printed in large type and indicating the position of the nearest telephone and the method of calling the fire brigade shall be kept posted on some conspicuous part of the principal entrance of the premises.
  18. Primary maintained general lighting shall: (a) be kept in use throughout the premises so long as members of the public are present; (b) be adequate by itself to enable all persons on the premises to see their way out of the premises.
  19. The safety lighting shall: (a) be kept in use throughout the premises so long as members of the public are present; (b) be adequate by itself to enable all persons on the premises to see their way out of the premises.
  20. Proper provision shall be made for ventilating all parts of the premises used by the public, the performers and the staff.
  21. The Licensee shall be responsible for ensuring adequate control over persons and vehicles using parking facilities within the curtilage of the premises or under his direct control.

Licensed hours are the most a premises may open or trade under its licence, not its actual opening times.

Compiled from Tandridge District Council's public licensing register. The council's register is the authoritative record. https://onlicence.uk/premises/the-barn-theatre-rh8-0e97a621f0