Poole Court, Yate

Poole Court

Please note that Poole Court is no longer the registry office. The registry office is now located in the Kingswood Civic Centre. You can contact the registry office on 01454 863140

Poole Court

Poole Court
Poole Court

The Town Council Offices are situated in Poole Court, Yate, which was built in the early 1850’s. Originally, it was a grand family home, situated in the middle of green fields just off Turnpike Road, which is now Station Road.

Contact Us

Address : Poole Court, Poole Court Drive, Yate BS37 5PP
Tel : 01454 866506
Email : [email protected]

History of Poole Court

In 1879, Kelly’s Directory listed the house as one of notable properties in Yate. At that time, it was occupied by Mr Richard Roljamb-Hill and the Hill family of Bristol shipping fame.

The last member of the Hill family to live in Poole Court was Charles Gathorn-Hill, a prominent local figure.

First World War

During the First World War, Poole Court was used by the Flying Corps as an Officers Mess after a ministry maintenance bas had been established here in Yate.

After the war, it remained empty until 1925 when it was bought by George Parnall and Co and used as offices for the aeroplane industry’s design staff.

The 1930’s

In 1932, Augustus and Hedley Newman bought the property and Poole Court reverted to being a home. However, this magnificent building was list from public sight for many years owing to the success of the flourishing electrical machinery business that developed on the site around the house.

When Hedley Newman moved out of the house, the building was used as offices.

Council Helps Save Poole Court

In 1988, property developers took over the entire site. To prevent the building from being demolished, Yate Town Council entered into negotiations with the developers and the former Northavon District Council, in an effort to both save and obtain the property for the benefit of the community.

Council Restores Poole Court

Following public consultation, the Town Council agreed to restore the building and use it for community and civic functions, to include marriage ceremonies. It may surprise you to learn that the building was bought by the Town Council for just one pound!

Council Restores Poole Court

Following public consultation, the Town Council agreed to restore the building and use it for community and civic functions, to include marriage ceremonies. It may surprise you to learn that the building was bought by the Town Council for just one pound!

Official Opening

After alteration and restoration, the building was officially opened in September 1990 by Herr Reiner Wegner, the Burgermeister for Bad Salzdetfurth, Yate’s twin town in Germany.

The building now houses the Town Council offices and a number of community rooms, which are let to groups and organisations.

Display Cabinets

The display cabinets in Poole Court house regular exhibitions. Please pop into the building to take a closer look.

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