The Moot Hall

Step into the world of John Bunyan when you visit this delightful 15th century timber-framed market hall set on the village green at Elstow. Now a museum containing beautiful period furniture, it illustrates the life and traditions of 17th century England.  The Moot Hall was originally built to serve Elstow Abbey| as a market house. 

Publications and souvenirs are on sale.

Directions: south of Bedford, signposted from A6. Location map|

Open: Moot Hall is open to the public from 1 to 4pm on Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, from Easter (or the beginning of April) to the end of September. It is also open on all Bank Holidays, including Good Friday.

Admission prices: Adult £1, Children and Concessions 50p.

Group Bookings: Groups are welcome to visit by appointment, at any time of the year. Please Tel: 01234 266889 or email Moot Hall|

Disabled access: A stairlift has been installed allowing access to the upper floor. Some ancient timbers on the ground floor are uneven.

 

Further information

Contact Details:
Moot Hall
Church End
Elstow
Beds, MK42 9XT
Tel: (01234) 266889
Fax: (01234 ) 228315
Email: moot.hall@bedscc.gov.uk|

 Interior views of the Moot hall

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Collection of pictures of Elstow and Moot Hall|