Book Morris Memorial Hall
The Morris Memorial Hall was endowed to the village by May Morris as a memorial to her father. This Grade II Listed building is located within the village conservation area on a lane that links the upper and lower parts of the village. It is a registered charity, governed by a trust deed dated 21st December 1936 and managed by Kelmscott residents on a wholly voluntary basis.
The building is Grade II listed, with most of the original features: warm honey coloured stone, mullioned windows with leaded panes, a beautiful wooden staircase and stage, and a high beamed ceiling and wooden panelling in the main room. It is a simple, practical and attractive building which is a pleasure to use
The hall is perfectly suited to any occasion. In the past it has been booked for weddings, christenings birthday and anniversary, parties, craft fairs, theatre performances, photo shoots and dance and fitness classes.
THE MAIN HALL
The main room in the hall measures 11.4 x 5.5 metres, and is suitable for 60 people seated or 90 people at maximum capacity. There is also a stage that measures 3.86m x 5.5m.
THE KITCHEN
The large kitchen, is 2.4m x 4.8m and has recently been completely refurbished with new solid oak units, double oven, two fridges, microwave and lots of crockery, glasses and cutlery.
EQUIPMENT
We have various trestle and fixed leg tables, and lots of folding wooden chairs for your use.
THE OUTSIDE SPACE
The outlook is onto open land, with lovely views over Kelmscott. Outside, there is a terraced area, a walled garden with mature trees and a lawn with wooden picnic benches. The lawn can accommodate a 7x10 metre marquee. A gate in the wall leads to the paddock behind and this area can be used as a car park for your guests for an additional booking fee a larger marque.
Bookings
To make a request for availability, please fill in the form below.
Weekly Craft Fairs are held in the hall every Thursday, 12-5pm, from April until the end of October. Come and browse a wide range of hand crafted goods including pottery, jewellery, textiles, cards and prints, turned wood, mosaics and much more!
Weekly Craft Fairs are held in the hall every Thursday, 12-5pm, from April until the end of October. Come and browse a wide range of hand crafted goods including pottery, jewellery, textiles, cards and prints, turned wood, mosaics and much more!
Morris Memorial Hall, Kelmscott, Lechlade, Oxfordshire, GL7 3HG