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What is the Town Hall for?
It was built in 1887 by the Hamlyn Brothers as a “Town Hall, Institute, Technical School, Free Library and other like purposes” for the use of the inhabitants of Buckfastleigh. It is run as a charity known as the Buckfastleigh Town Hall and Institute.
- Who manages it?
In 1952, Buckfastleigh Town Council became the trustees of the charity which means that the Town Councillors have responsibility for managing the Town Hall.
- Who pays for it?
In 2024/25, it cost £49,125.00 to run the Town Hall. This money comes mostly from rental income:
– Library rent – £4,452
– Town Council Offices – £8,000
– Letting out of rooms to the public – £18,000
Total rental income: £30,000
This income does not cover the full cost of running the Town Hall. The rest of the money comes from a grant given by the Town Council of £18,000 that comes from your Council Tax.
- Who uses the Town Hall?
All kinds of people! We House Buckfastleigh Library and the Town Council Office. We also have a variety of activities taking place throughout the year. There are regular weekly Yoga and fitness classes. We also have the Social Supermarket here every Tuesday. Over the past year we have welcomed Hello Summer, the amazing Wintertide, and Hot Rock Productions came with their Pantomime performance of Robin Hood, bringing life to our wonderful stage. We are also home to The Cosy Cinema, showing films on a monthly basis. You can book the Town Hall for classes, meetings, parties, wedding receptions and, new this year, Funeral Services.
- What is planned for the Town Hall in the future?
There is a lot to do to manage a big old building like this.
If you are interested in becoming involved with the Town Hall or you would like to book space, contact Clair admin@buckfastleigh.gov.uk or call 01364 388017.
- Further information about hiring space in the Town Hall is here
