The rural villages of Picklescott, Smethcott, Betchcott and Woolstaston are situated in the Northern foothills of the Long Mynd within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Unspoilt Shropshire

Located a few miles north of Church Stretton in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the Shropshire Hills with stunning views of The Lawley, Caer Caradoc and the Wrekin.

There is an abundance of footpaths, bridleways and spectacular scenery which explains its popularity for walking, horse riding, angling, cycling, mountain biking and a wide range of other outdoor activities.

Picklescott boasts a Village Hall, and the Bottle and Glass public house and restaurant. With just over 50  inhabitants, the village enthusiastically carries on traditions established generations ago; the Village Fete, Burns night and Skittles evenings.

Smethcott has an old english origin meaning ‘Cottage of the Smiths’.  A 13th century motte-and-bailey castle existed at Smethcott, of which now only the earthworks remain in the neighbouring field to the Church of St Michael and All Angel’s.

The hamlet of Betchcott contains several farms, Batchcott Hall and a fishing lake. Its name has an old english meaning bæce or bece, “brook”, referring to a cottage by brook.

Woolstaston is a small peaceful hamlet with it’s Church being mentioned in the Domesday book.

Picklescott Village Hall

Discover more about Picklescott and the surrounding villages history by exploring this website.

Picklescott Village Hall is at the heart of every fun event in the village. The breadth of events that have gone on under the roof is truly astounding.

Picklescott Village Hall

The Village Hall is at the heart of every fun event in the village and is available for hire for parties or events. It boasts a large heated hall, bar area, kitchen with everything you would need from a tea urn to corkscrew, with plenty of tables and chairs. Outside the hall is half surrounded by grass which is often used for village fetes or BBQ’s and the remaining area is for car parking.

The breadth of events that have gone on under the roof is truly astounding. Live music, fund raising, art clubs, women’s institute meetings, quizzes, yoga, ceilidh evenings, parties, wedding receptions, skittles nights, barn dances and much more.

Information

To book your event contact or arrange private hire call Pat Holbourn-Williams on 01694 751491 or email: patholbourn@hotmail.com

Village Hall Hire Charges

Classes / Meetings : £10 per hour

Party / Dance : £80

All Day Event : £80

Day & Half (eg. Weddings) : £130  

Camping including use of showers & toilets : £5 per tent

Hire of Skittles : £20  

Borrowing of Furniture, Crockery, etc : By donation to Village Hall please

Horse Box / Trailer Parking / Parking : By donation to Village Hall please                           

Village Hall History

The Village Hall was opened on 9th September 1967. The chairs and tables were given in happy memory of Sydney and Dora Walker of Batchcott 1897 -1925 by their family.  Mr. S T Walker (Architect) is remembered for his kindness and commitment to the village. Mr. Walker gave his services as architect for free on the first village hall in 1951.

The £4000 cedar wood hall was the result of the hard work, enthusiasm and determination of its past and present Committee members. Mr. J Muckleston worked alongside Mr. Walker in achieving the acquisition of the first temporary village hall in July 1951.

Mrs. F M Evans was a member of the Village Hall Committee for many years and held the positions of Secretary, Treasurer and Chairperson. Audrey Morris was secretary for 20 years and past Chairmen who played leading roles were Les Morris, Godfrey Cookson, Vic Oakley, Graham Wilcox, Mr. N Willoughby and John Brunt.

After 15 years of hard work, saving and the generosity of many people a new village hall opened in Picklescott on Saturday (9th September 1967).

Refurbishment of the village hall in 2004.