THE SHIRE HALL

11 MARKET PLACE, HOWDEN, EAST YORKSHIRE, DN14 7BJ
Telephone number: 01430 432510
Registered charity no: 22420

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Built in 1871 as a market hall and meeting place the Shire Hall, now a grade 2 listed building, was given to the town in 1942 under the form of a trust by Charles Briggs.

Image: The Shire Hall

Image: Well! a bunny.

Over the years the hall has seen many uses, perhaps too numerous to mention. Under the auspices of the trustees the last few years has seen a tremendous amount of time and effort going in to raising funds to provide a venue of which the residents of Howden can be justifiably proud.

Image: Raked seating/upper hall

Image: Raked seating closed/upper hall

The upstairs hall can now offer a dedicated bar/meeting area, a permanantly sited stage, raked seating for 170, professional sound and lighting and specially built p.a tower.The capicity is 200 without the raked seating.

Image: Geno Washington audience. 30.4.05

The most recent work involved the extension of the library into the downstairs hall. Current useage of the hall includes karate, yoga, pilate, childrens dance lessons, a regular Friday market and an ongoing programme of music, comedy and theatre provided by Howden Live.

Image: Upper hall with Dave Kelly and Paul Jones.

Image: Bar/meeting room

The very basis of the Shire Halls existence is about use by the community, the hourly rates for the hall reflect this, they are:
Meeting room, £6 per hour.
Regular use, £12 per hour.
Charity/community use, £14 per hour.
Commercial use, £18 per hour.

If you are interested in finding out more about the Shire Hall please feel free to contact Sarah at the office.
NEW OPENING TIMES

Monday CLOSED
Tuesday CLOSED
Wednesday 9.15am - 3.15pm
Thursday 9.15am - 3.15pm
Friday 9.15am - 1.30pm
Saturday 9.15am - 1.00pm
Sunday CLOSED

The hall has full disabled access including a lift to the first floor.