Woolwich Town Hall

A short history of the town hall

Woolwich Town Hall is the seat of Royal Greenwich's local government. This magnificent listed building also reflects the borough's long and rich history. 

The town hall is on Wellington Street in Woolwich. Find Woolwich Town Hall on Google Maps 

When it opened

Building began on the hall on 11 February 1903. The building was formally opened on 13 January 1906 by Will Crooks MP. 

Victoria Hall

Inside the Wellington Street entrance is a beautiful ornate hall, Victoria Hall. 

For many years, this has been where mayors greet guests at ceremonial functions. Victoria Hall is also used for exhibitions and counting votes at elections. 

There are memorials on either side of the main staircase. These are dedicated to Civil Defence volunteers and council staff members who lost their lives during WWII. 

You can also find fine examples of stained-glass windows by Geoffrey Webb in Victoria Hall.  

These windows show some of the Royal Borough's eminent residents and notable events. The window behind the marble statue of Queen Victoria shows Charles I visiting Woolwich to see his great ship The Sovereign of the Seas in 1637. 

What you can do at the town hall

• Register births, deaths and marriages
• Get married
• Residents and councillors can attend a council, committee or panel meeting
• Attend a community event or award ceremonies throughout the year 

Contact the town hall for more information on:

• how to book a room
• poster or leaflet display
• daily Council meetings

Venue accessibility

The town hall has:

• wheelchair access
• an induction loop system for the hard of hearing
• an interpreter or signer if you contact us with advance notice
• toilet facilities for disabled people
• disabled parking nearby