Butchers' Hall
Butchers’ Hall, known to many in Tavistock as the Old Auction Rooms, is located within the thriving Pannier Market complex. The Grade II listed building which was constructed in the 1860s for the seventh Duke of Bedford, was the first in a series of historically significant buildings in Tavistock to undergo conservation work in 2016 as part of the Tavistock Townscape Heritage Initiative (THI). The extensive restoration of Butchers’ Hall honours the building’s rich history as a market venue, showcasing the original butcher tables as well as almost all of the original features and architecture, creating a unique trading environment for traders and promoters alike.
Now fully restored, the building is temporarily being used to host the 5-day Pannier Market traders during improvements to the Pannier Market roof and surround, providing an opportunity for a sneak preview of this exciting venture. Butchers’ Hall will be bought back into permanent economic use as an innovative and exciting themed market, which not only complements the award-winning Pannier Market, but also creates a new vibrant, sustainable destination for both locals and visitors.
Tavistock Town Council has recently conducted market research with traders and promoters who may be interested in trading in the new facility and Butchers’ Hall is scheduled to launch in summer 2018, delivering a variety of high quality themed markets and events for the visiting public whilst combining opportunities in terms of business trading, employment, entrepreneurship and tourism.
Tavistock Town Council