Barnet Museum saves historic Tudor Hall after £1m bid accepted, ensuring its community use. Built in 1573, its future is now secure.
You could rent it before as an event space. Barnet Museum started a campaign last year to stop a private owner from buying it. The museum worked with local heritage groups.
In May 2024, they registered the hall and it became an asset of community value, or ACV. This pauses sales for six months to help community groups bid. The college accepted the museum’s bid in December after The Hadley Trust promised £1 million in funding.
The sale still depends on a contract, but the museum can now exclusively buy the building which is Grade II-listed. John Hall is chair of trustees at Barnet Museum.
He hopes to exchange contracts by mid-April, depending on legal checks, and wants to occupy the building this summer. Scott Harrison is a trustee and chairs a steering group. They are planning how to use and preserve the hall and also finding the needed funds.
Mike Noronha is the museum curator. He suggested a Wars of The Roses museum there last year.
Mr. Hall says the trustees are excited and want to secure the hall for the community. He thanked The Hadley Trust and local supporters.