Welcome to Petts Wood Memorial Halls & Gardens
Our History
The Main Hall was opened on 29 January 1955. In his opening speech Mr Joseph Cast said “This is the day we have long waited for. I think it is about ten years ago that I was approached and asked if I would sell a portion of this land for the purpose of building a Hall as a Community and Youth Centre.
I thought it a good idea as there was no other place where the inhabitants of Petts Wood could meet, and after due consideration, I agreed to give a portion for this purpose, also a larger portion which was thickly wooded as a Garden of Remembrance in memory of those who lost their lives in the two Great Wars.” (The Story of the Petts Wood Memorial Hall, Fred Walford, 1985)
About Our Venue
Along with annual events (such as Remembrance Sunday, Petts Wood Calling and the May Fayre), our halls are in use for regular events such as dance classes, karate, tae-kwondo, Scouts and other community related events for both children and adults.
We also hire out our hall and gardens for ad hoc events such as special birthdays, wedding receptions, summer camp events and the rest of the time the gardens are open for local residents to sit and meet or have picnics.
Refuse and recycling bins are available for use by hirers and part of the hire arrangements for events will include looking at what you need to recycle any rubbish.
