Oswestry Memorial Hall Open Day

On September 20th come take a look inside the fabulous Oswestry Memorial Hall (OMH). Learn about its 120 year history as a community building, why it was built, and how it has served local people in so many ways. Check out the rooms, including:
- our fabulous Oswald Hall with its local Makers Market
- our beautiful tiled staircase and stained glass window
- local art displays and installations
- our 1st Floor Festival Suite. Peek inside to see some of the live workshop activities taking place there
- our Community Lounge, complete with piano and refreshments
Get some 'behind the scenes' access, and learn how the hall provides support to so many local community groups and services.
There's also a chance to engage in our OMH Moments project - as we aim to build a series of art installations around the hall, telling the story of its 120 year history.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 20 September:

1000-1500

Location & directions

Oswestry Memorial Hall, Smithfield Street, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 2EG

Directions:

You can access the Memorial hall via the large red doors on Smithfield Street opposite Festival (Red) Square. The building is fully accessible with a no-step entrance, a lift to the upper floor, and accessible toilet facilities.

Contact on day:

Paul Newman

Telephone number:

+447534975440

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

There is no on-site parking, but we are surrounded by council run car parks adjacent to the hall : Central Car Park, Smithfield Street car park, and Festival Square Car park.

Additional information

Take this rare chance to be guided around the whole building, learn of its history, and see how it is currently used. Local makers will be showcasing their produce and skills in a local makers market, and there is a cafe serving refreshments. Share your experiences and observations of the hall over the years, or your first impressions if new to the building. We'll capture your stories as input to our OMH Moments project - a series of art installations sharing emotions and outcomes from time in the hall.

Max no of people per tour:

10

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