Live music, clubs and community

The heart of Shipston on Stour

A 300 seat hall on Sheep Street, run by trustees, open to everyone. Come to a gig, join a club, or book the room for your own night.

Townsend Hall AGM 7th July 2026

Townsend Hall AGM 7th July 2026

We are a small group of trustees tasked with ensuring the smooth running of this busy community hall and would very much welcome the support of anyone with a...

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The main hall laid out for an event

Available for hire

Hire the hall

Private parties, concerts, meetings, rehearsals, classes and sport. The main hall seats 300, the Holden Room suits smaller groups, and the servery caters for 25.

Main hallfrom £22 / hr
Holden Roomfrom £14 / hr
Whole buildingday rates

We’re ready

For any event

Everything on one site in the centre of town, two minutes from the High Street car park.

01

Main hall

Seats 300, sprung floor, suitable for sport and staged performance.

02

Stage and lighting

Full stage with rigged lighting bar and mains for PA.

03

Licensed bar

A bar licence available on request for your event.

04

Kitchen

Full kitchen, free for hirers to use.

05

Servery

Separate servery catering for up to 25 covers.

06

Holden Room

Smaller room for classes, committees and rehearsals.

07

Step free access

Level entry throughout, with a mobile lift to the stage on request.

08

Wifi

Free wifi across the building for hirers and audiences.

Every week

Clubs and classes

Regular groups meet here through the week. Most welcome newcomers, so turn up or get in touch first.

U3A

Monthly, Last Tuesday of Month

Noticeboard

Townsend Hall AGM 7th July 2026

We are a small group of trustees tasked with ensuring the smooth running of this busy community hall and would very much welcome the support of anyone with a few hours to spare, either on a voluntary basis or with a view to becoming a trustee. If...

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