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.

Tel: (01234) 266889

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.

Coach parties and group bookings are welcome

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

 

Further information

Tel: (01234) 228759
Fax: (01234) 228315
Email: countrysidesites@bedscc.gov.uk|

 Interior views of the Moot hall