Stedham Memorial Hall
Stedham Memorial Hall is conveniently located just minutes from the bustling town of Midhurst in the heart of the beautiful village of Stedham, close to the village green. There is a designated parking area outside and additional parking available if needed.
Stedham Village Hall has a large main hall with staging available if required and an adjacent, smaller room which can be used as part of the hall or partitioned off using a sound-proof sliding door. There is a fully equipped kitchen with serving hatch. Audio visual equipment is available by arrangement.
The hall is equipped with a modern, fresh air, heat-recovery ventilation system to ensure maximum safety for users at all events.
The hall has a number of regular users from both within the village and from the surrounding area. It is available for hire at weekends or during the week for parties, dinners, classes, meetings and performances and offers an attractive, affordable venue for up to 70 guests seated or informal gatherings of up to 100.
Stedham Memorial Hall, also known as Stedham Village Hall, is a charity* run by a management committee whose members are trustees of the organisation.
*Registered Charity Number 305427
Booking Stedham Village Hall
Upcoming Events
Stedham Movies presents THE ALTO KNIGHTS on Friday 13th March 2026 at 7.30pm
Showing THE ALTO KNIGHTS starring Robert De Niro on Friday 13th March at 7.30pm. Doors and Bar Open at 7pm. £6 on the door Storyline: – Two of New York
STEDHAM TALKS PRESENTS ‘A TALK BY THE CHITHURST BUDDHIST MONASTERY’ ON 28TH APRIL 2026 AT 7.00PM
We are delighted and priveleged to welcome our nearby Buddhist community to give a short talk about the work of the Monastery both locally and as part of the wider
Applause Rural Touring and Stedham Memorial Hall Present ‘BEHIND ENEMY LINES’ – A Musical Play – Friday 8th May 2026 at 7.30pm
Songwriter and storyteller Louise Jordan uncovers the lives of inspiring secret agents of WW2. Extraordinary women whose courage, daring, ingenuity and sacrifice defeated Nazi terror. How were they selected and trained
What’s Happening at the Hall
Our programme of upcoming events showcases the wide variety of activities taking place at Stedham Village Hall throughout the year. From fitness classes, clubs, and workshops to community meetings, social gatherings, and special seasonal celebrations, there is always something new to look forward to.
Whether you’re interested in regular weekly activities or one-off events organised by local groups, this section highlights just some of the ways you can get involved. Many events are open to everyone, making it a great opportunity to meet others, learn new skills, or simply enjoy spending time in a friendly village setting.
We keep our events updated regularly, so be sure to check back often to see the latest additions. If you run a club or would like to host your own event, we’d be delighted to help — please visit our How to Book page for details on hiring the hall.
History of Stedham Village Hall
In the early 20th Century Mr John Scrimgeour, a major local benefactor, constructed a small rifle range. This building was also used for dances, known as ‘sixpenny hops’, with mats covering the compressed soil and illuminated by candle lanterns. Stedham WI, one of the oldest branches in the country, first met in the hall in 1919. The original building was demolished in 1924 and a new hall, known initially as the WI Hall, built by the Scrimgeour family. It was renamed in 1947 in memory of the fallen of the two world wars and became Stedham Memorial Hall under the management of the Trustees.
One of Stedham’s best known residents was Commander Norman Douglas Holbrook who, at the age of 26 won the VC in the Royal Navy when, on 13th December 1914, he commanded the first submarine raid into the Dardenelles. He was in fact the first submariner to be awarded the VC. The small meetings room is dedicated to Commander Holbrook.
In 2005, following a huge local fund raising effort, the hall underwent a major refurbishment including a fully equipped kitchen. In subsequent years further improvements have been made including new lighting, seating, acoustic panels and audio-visual equipment. The hall now provides a light and airy venue for all sorts of small and medium sized gatherings.
Find Us
Stedham Village Hall is easily found, a couple of miles West of Midhurst just off the A272.
Stedham Village Hall
The Street
Stedham
West Sussex
GU29 0NQ