New Earswick Folk Hall

The Folk Hall occupied a prominent position at the centre of the village in planning for New Earswick. As the population grew there was a need for a meeting place that would form the centre of village social and religious life. Building began in 1906 and was completed in 1907 providing a multiuse space that could host a range of community activities and pastimes, including village stage productions for which it was fully equipped. An extension in the form of a hall was built in 1935 to enable the building to cater for larger events. Following a large-scale refurbishment in 2017, which opened up spaces whilst respecting the original Arts and Crafts design features, the Folk Hall continues to function as a busy community venue with a post office, library, café and space for professional meetings and events.