Historic town hall reopens after £9m refurbishment

Trowbridge Town Hall will reopen after a two-year refurbishment

A Grade II listed town hall is set to reopen following a £9m refurbishment.

Trowbridge Town Hall, which was built in 1887, has been closed for the past two years while it underwent extensive restoration.

Now run by independent charity The Trowbridge Town Hall Trust, the venue will feature purpose-built performance spaces, a café bar and areas to host community activities.

The works to restore the hall were part of a £16m project to revitalise the town centre.

The renovated hall will have a café and bar area

"The reopening of the old town hall marks a really exciting new chapter for our county town," said Ian Thorn, leader of Wiltshire Council.

"This transformation is not just a restoration of bricks and mortar – it's a bold investment in our community, our culture, and our future."

Doors will open at 10:30 BST, with celebrations beginning with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and the launch of the new Avonfield Café.

Visitors are invited to explore the refurbished building throughout the day, including the fifth annual Open Exhibition.

The festivities will culminate in an evening performance by three-time UK Americana Award winner Hannah White.

The revamped space includes areas for community activities

In recognition of its heritage, the trust will now operate under the name The Old Town Hall, honouring the building's legacy as Trowbridge's original town hall.

Tom Maddicott, CEO of the Old Town Hall, said: "I can't wait to welcome people in, see the building buzzing with activity, and to be able to share all the exciting events and artists that we will be bringing to Trowbridge over the coming months and years."