PLACE HOUSE, WARE
Place House stands in a small walled courtyard in the centre
of Ware and is a building of grade I national historic and
architectural importance. As the former manor house of Ware, the
oldest part of the building is thought to date to the late 13th or
early 14th century when the manor was held by Thomas Wake, the
Second Lord of Lydell (b.1297 - d.1349). Today the building is
owned by the Hertfordshire Building Preservation Trust who became
its owners in 1975 and oversaw its restoration in 1977-8.
The original part of the medieval house, an aisled hall and cross
passage, stands at the core of the building (Place House Hall). To
the rear is a small kitchen, toilets and the Panelled Room. The
remainder of Place House is in private use as
self-contained offices and residential accommodation.
sketch of Place House by Walter Horsnell, in 1925
Since the Trust took over the management of the hall in 2006 it has make many improvements - created full disabled access, landscaped the garden, upgraded the electrics, installed new toilets, a new kitchen, new floor and new fire alarm.
Our thanks go to the following organisations for grants to help achieve all this:
Situated in the historic town of Ware, and within walking distance of public car parks and the railway station, Place House Hall is the ideal venue for many events and provides an inspirational and unique setting.
This Grade I listed Hall is available to hire for club/society meetings, exhibitions, seminars, training days, workshops, fitness classes, craft fairs, family gatherings and social events.
Please contact us for availability and further information.
Place House Hall is owned and managed by
Hertfordshire Building Preservation Trust Ltd
Registered Charity No. 232 686