Market Street, Charlbury, OX7 3PN
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Located in the heart of Charlbury only three minutes walk from the main car park. The Corner House is the ideal venue for meetings and group activities. A distinctive, historic building that was gifted to the town for recreational and educational purposes, it is home to the Cornerstone, The Garden Cafe and Charlbury Community Bookshop. The Memorial Hall, opened in 1956 in honour of those who served and those who lost their lives in two World Wars, is used on a daily basis for all manner of activities and events.
Occupying a key position in the town centre, The Corner House is Grade II listed. It dates in part from the 17th Century or even earlier, with the Market Street facade added probably in the 1720s. In 1938, The Corner House was bought by Mr and Mrs C H Morris, then living at Lee Place, who in an act of great generosity gave it to the town at the end of the Second World War. Their intention to build a hall in what was then The Corner House garden as a memorial to Charlburians lost in the World Wars was realised about ten years later, bringing together the complex of buildings that we see today.
There are many rooms and facilities available within the Corner House and Memorial Hall, all equipped with free Wifi. The Memorial Hall, with disabled access, has a built-in stage and can accommodate 130 people seated in rows. A hearing loop is installed and there is access to a fully-equipped kitchen. There is a drop-down screen for films or other presentations, blackout curtains and a Grotrian Steinveg grand piano for concerts.
Booking is now online and you can access the booking system via the buttons below.
Charlbury Street Fair is held in September each year and has taken place every year since the early 1950’s. There are a host of different stalls and activities for children and adults alike, complete with a fairground on the Playing Close.
The organising committee also organise other fund-raising events throughout the year. The main purpose is to raise money for the upkeep of the Corner House and War Memorial Hall.
Free Wifi is now available in the Memorial Hall. This is kindly sponsored by Gigaclear. Details can be found on the hub, near the stage. For more information on Giglaclear visit their website.