Victoria Hall

Built in 1897 to commemorate Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee, Victoria Hall was established by public subscription with major funding from George Frederick Moore, a prominent local benefactor.
Originally designed as a reading room and meeting space, it provided villagers with somewhere to gather for events, entertainment, and community life.

Ground Floor:
- Clover Room (7.39m × 5.50m): Once the billiard room for gentlemen, now used for small meetings, sales, or as a dressing room.
- Reading Room (7.58m × 3.92m): Originally a newspaper reading space; now hosts fundraisers, teas, or group gatherings with an adjacent kitchen.
Upper Floor:
- Assembly Hall (10.19m × 7.45m): Air-conditioned with oak flooring and a full stage. Hosts events for up to 120 people, accessible via stairlift and equipped with a hearing loop.

Positioned overlooking the village green and River Windrush, the hall is a prominent and central feature in the heart of Bourton-on-the-Water.
In 2012, an additional plaque was added commemorating Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee, blending past and present civic significance.

The Hall remains a social focal point, hosting widely loved events like monthly craft fairs, rural cinema, coffee mornings, fundraising teas with famous carrot cake—and strengthening local culture and social bonds.
Its foundation tied to Queen Victoria, and continued civic role, further deepens its identity as a heritage asset and present-day hub for Bourton-on-the-Water.

For more information about Victoria Hall and any events, please visit their website here.