There has been a school in the Tithe Barn for more than 200 years. The internal dividing walls, low ceilings and general neglect meant that many people therefore did not recognise the building as a barn.

From 1985-1998 it was used by Social Services as the Grove Day Centre for people with learning disabilities.It was then in such a bad state of repair that it was threatened with demolition. It was only the foresight of local people who campaigned to have the Tithe Barn restored to its Medieval origins.

The new glazed corridor separates the original barn from the new kitchen services and toilets. The juxtaposition of old and new respects the building’s heritage while providing a beautiful and unique community venue that can be used for a range of meetings and functions from concerts and dances to weddings.