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 ) 359765
Email: moothallelstow@gmail.com
Interior views of the Moot hall
Collection
of pictures of Elstow and Moot Hall