village hall
The Towersey Village Memorial Hall was originally built back in 1925. By 1965 the Hall had fallen into a state of serious disrepair and it was decided that an event should be held to raise the money needed to restore the venue.
A local committee was formed and it was decided that a one day Festival would be a great way to involve all the community and to raise the much needed funds. With Denis Manners and Louis Rushby at the helm, the first Towersey Village Festival was held over the August Bank Holiday in 1965 and raised a considerable amount of money which was then used to restore, extend and modernise the Hall. The Festival was in fact so popular that it returned the following year as a three day event and over the last forty-four years has evolved into one of the best loved and most successful folk festivals in the UK.
45 years later, the Village Hall is still an important part of Towersey Festival, offering an opportunity for you to experience some of your favourite artists up close and personal hosted by Bob and Gill Berry.
Full listings, including venues and times, are available in our Souvenir Programme (£4), which is available to order in advance with your tickets. You will also be able to pick up a copy of this programme throughout the weekend at a whole host of points around the Festival site.
venue information
Location: On the crossroads in the village.
Principal Use: Concerts, Workshops and daily Folk Club.
Access: From Site 1 walk down the road into the village where the hall is on the right, approx. 300m.
Access for People with Disabilities: The hall has level access.
Toilets: In the hall but limited access for people with disabilities.
Tickets: Entry by Full Season, Day Season or Event ticket only. Tickets can be bought for individual events on the door subject to availability.
Misc: There is a bar.