About

Our charity was founded in 2012 with creativity and community at it’s core. In the summer of 2023 our Grade II listed building closed for an extensive two year refurbishment, as part of a wider Future Highstreets Fund project. We reopened out doors in Autumn 2025, and are excited to once again be running events and activity in our beautiful building. We’re home to Avonfield Café, as well as a gallery, two performances spaces and a Clore Learning Space. To find out what’s happening in our building, please head to our What’s On page.

We’re inspired by our history. The Old Town Hall was opened in 1889 “for the benefit of the inhabitants of the town for ever”. In its early days, it housed a library, courts and cells. The local community came here for dances, concerts and performances. Since 2012, The Old Town Hall has been run by a charity, reanimating the historic building as the buzzing creative heart of Trowbridge.

We have ambitious plans for our future. The Old Town Hall has existed for over 130 years. If it is to succeed for another century, it needs to be guided by the people of the town. There are many ways to get involved, including joining our board or youth board, volunteering or becoming a member.

In July 2023, The Old Town Hall closed its doors for a long-awaited and much needed refurbishment.