About the hall

A place with
deep roots.

The hall exists to strengthen village life by providing a shared building for residents, groups and community activity.

Bradford Abbas Village Hall on Church RoadChurch Road, Bradford Abbas · Photo: Chris Downer, CC BY-SA 2.0

Our
story.

The hall has stood on the same central Church Road site since 1911.

1911

The first village hall was erected on the site beside the village school and opposite St Mary’s Church.

1920

The hall was rebuilt following a devastating fire.

1962

The charity received standard registration on 10 August.

1982

The current hall was rebuilt to offer a more modern facility for community needs.

Today

The volunteer-run hall continues to host meetings, clubs, classes, entertainment, celebrations and fundraising.

Our charitable purpose

To provide and maintain a village hall for residents of the parishes of Bradford Abbas and Clifton Maybank, including meetings, societies and other recreation, with the object of improving the conditions of life for all residents.

Public benefit

The hall serves the general public and provides a building and facilities for arts, culture, heritage, amateur sport and community development.