This iconic building in the centre of Minchinhampton creates, with the Church, Crown Inn and the War Memorial, an image of this old market town in its heyday.

The Market Hall was built in 1698 during the reign of William of Orange (William III) by the then Lord of the Manor, Philip Sheppard. Its purpose was to support the burgeoning wool and yarn trade. At its peak, this was the fourth largest wool market in the county; later, its position was overtaken by Tetbury.

The building sits on an open under-croft: its arches are barricaded to prevent the entry of cattle from the surrounding commons. The first floor, reached by an imposing staircase with stair-lift, provides a Main Hall with small kitchen, Gallery and Stage.

The Main Hall covers an area of 101 sq. metres with gas central heating.

Capacity: Theatre seating - 110; Sit-down refreshment seating - 80.

The Main Hall is available for films, classes, exhibitions, drama, functions, etc. Slots are morning, afternoon and evening, or a combination of these. The Hall and/or the Under-croft can be booked directly through the Booking Secretary (Contact Details) .

The Market Hall does not have its own car park. The best place to park is Bell Lane that follows the Church Yard wall from the War Memorial towards the Common. At its top end, there are plenty of parking spaces on the Common’s Car-Park. Parking on the street immediately by the Market House or in the small car park at the bottom of Friday Street is possible - however these tend to fill very quickly.