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Parade House Trowbridge is a beautiful Grade I listed Georgian townhouse, operating as an exclusive events space in the historic heart of Trowbridge, the County Town of Wiltshire. Built in around 1720 for the wealthy cloth merchant Robert Houlton, it is one of Wiltshire’s finest and most elegant buildings, the centrepiece of what Pevsner's Guide to Wiltshire described as a "stretch of palaces" along Fore Street.

Local residents Simon & Carey Tesler bought Parade House in 2022 in order to save it from dereliction, and have lovingly restored the property to its former glory, filling the house with antiques and costume exhibitions. With beautiful meeting rooms, an original sweeping staircase with carved ceiling and a grand ballroom, it is available to hire for weddings, receptions & bespoke celebrations, business meetings & corporate events, exhibitions, gallery shows, photo & film location shoots.

Parade House is also open on a regular basis for ticketed public events and private tours. It even has its own cinema and bar in the historic vaults. The luxury 24-seat cinema The Screening Room opened in the historic vaults of Parade House in 2023, showing the best in classic and independent cinema each week. The adjoining Ushers Bar is open on Film Nights for drinks and light meals, and other selected evenings for drinks and special events.

Guide Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Cinema£10.50 per ticket
Exhibitions from£10.00 per ticket
Fine Dining Dinners from£60.00 per ticket
House Tours£7.50 per ticket
Regency Cream Teas with the Jane Austen Dancers£30.00 per ticket

All events at Parade House are priced separately with and are listed with regular updates
on: www.paradehousetrowbridge.co.uk/events

Opening Times

Season (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025)

* Open to the public on selected Event Days (see website) for:
Afternoon Cream Teas, Cinema Screenings, Bar Nights, Fine Dining, Exhibitions, House
Tours and Open Days.

Also open by appointment for private bookings for visitors and tour groups, please contact
Parade House for reservations.

Facilities

Attraction Facilities

  • Tea Rooms - See events calendar for open dates and times

Catering

  • Tea Room - See events calendar for open dates and times

Establishment Features

  • Conference facilities - Reception facilities
  • Event Venue - Cinema and Bar, Museum
  • Shop - A small amount of gifts are available to purchase at the exit.
  • Tea / Coffee Shop - Regency Afternoon Cream Teas (advanced booking)
  • Toilets
  • Wedding Venue - Licensed for Weddings and Civil Partnerships

Key Features

  • In town/city centre
  • Indoor Attraction
  • Max group size - Up to 54 guests at any one time
  • No Smoking Attraction
  • Open by appointment only
  • Weddings

Parking & Transport

  • Within 1 Mile of a Train Station

Payment Methods

  • Accept Bank Transfers, Internet Payment or SWIFT/IBAN
  • All major credit cards accepted
  • American Express accepted
  • Android pay accepted
  • Apple pay accepted
  • Booking essential
  • Contactless payment accepted
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Visa accepted

Specialist Features

  • Themed Events

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Guided Tours Available for Groups
  • Guided Tours Available for Individuals
  • Guided Tours Compulsory for Groups
  • Guided Tours Compulsory for Individuals

Venue Facilities

  • Catering available in house
  • Choice of marriage rooms
  • Dedicated wedding planner
  • Late licence for evening receptions - Licenced until 11pm
  • Licenced for civil marriages
  • Marriage / Reception Room decoration
  • Master of ceremonies available - at extra charge
  • Range of drinks packages
  • Red carpet welcome
  • Table decorations provided - at extra charge
  • Use of cake stand and knife

Map & Directions

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Road Directions

Trowbridge is a short distance by road A36 or rail from Bath and Bradford-upon-Avon, and easily accessible from London via the M4 and M3.

Public Transport Directions

Parade House is situated in the historic centre of Trowbridge, the County Town of Wiltshire. It is just three minutes' walk from Trowbridge train station, and there is ample paid parking close by.

facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ParadeHouseTrowbridge

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    • Helen P
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      Friends getaway
      A night to remember
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      Tuesday, 15th October 2024
      We organised an 80th birthday party for my dad with 40+ of his friends and family. The staff at parade house were excellent and were very attentive to our needs. The buffet food was excellent and the... Read full review
    • Lisa R
      Afternoon tea in a beautiful setting
      5 of 5 stars
      Monday, 9th December 2024
      We had a wonderful afternoon tea at Parade House yesterday. The venue is so stunning and the owners were so welcoming and friendly. Fantastic job. Thank you! Read full review
    • Gorwydd
      London, United Kingdom
      Mothers day afternoon tea,
      5 of 5 stars
      Monday, 31st March 2025
      I loved the enthusiasm, attention to detail, service, warm welcome and the motivational drive / passion of our hosts, Bravo! I am a retired chef, keen Baker and by all accounts, a bit fussy! You hit... Read full review
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