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Finchingfield Guildhall
Finchingfield GuildhallMuseum, free entry
01371 811333
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Church Hill,
Finchingfield,
Essex,
CM7 4NN
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Finchingfield is a charming destination with the village green, pond, several pubs, tea rooms, Windmill, Norman church and Guildhall. The Guildhall was built around 1470 by the Guild of the Holy Trinity to house a Guild of priests and to provide a schoolroom for the boys of the village. The Guildroom has been used for a place of learning for more than five centuries. Free entry, guided tours available, price on application.
The Building fell into disrepair and following the second world war attempts were made to restore the site. Unfortunately inappropriate materials were used, and architectural details were covered up. In 2008 the Finchingfield Guildhall trust was formed to save the site from dereliction. After several years bidding for funding, the build started in earnest in 2011. Expert craftsmen were employed using ancient techniques, and local materials were sourced.
In keeping with its original purpose in 2014 the building is now a stimulating heritage based facility for all.
" A wonderful tour, lovely people"
The Guidhall is fully accessible with a wheelchair ramp to the side of the building and a lift to the 1st floor.
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Free entry
Guided tours available, price on application
Venue Hire: price on application.
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Plan route using Google mapsMap reference: TL 685328 Lat: 51.96812 Long: 0.45143
Finchingfield is 25 minutes from Stansted Airport. The Finchingfield Guildhall is on the B1053 Braintree to Saffron Walden road. It is sited on Church Hill , Finchingfield, next to the Church of St. John the Baptist. There is free parking in the streets nearby.
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Baby changing facilities
Coach parties accepted
Disabled toilets
Facilities for educational visits
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On-site catering
Public toilets
Accepts groups
Facilities for conferencing
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Children welcome
Disabled access
Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
Guided tours for groups
Smoking not allowed
Wedding receptions
The Guidhall is fully accessible with a wheelchair ramp to the side of the building and a lift to the 1st floor.
