Village Halls Week 2026 – Register Now

Village Halls Week is set to take place from 16-22 March 2026 with the aim of raising awareness of England’s 10,000+ rural community buildings.

In 2026 village halls across Sussex are invited to join the celebrations and activities. This year the campaign will focus on the important role that village and community halls play in keeping people healthy, active, and connected.

By providing spaces for exercise, social clubs, health sessions, and peer support, village halls help prevent isolation and promote wellbeing at every stage of life. This community-led support not only enriches lives but also reduces pressure on the NHS and other statutory services, helping people to stay well for longer and closer to home.

Volunteers managing halls play an essential role in connecting people and helping to create resilient, healthier rural communities. ACRE will share more details in the New Year, but we expect the week’s campaign to highlight the NHS 5 steps to wellbeing.

Hall management committees are urged to put the dates in their diary and register to receive updates on how to get involved.  There will also be bunting and badges but be quick to register as there is a limited supply!

*UPDATE*

More resources for village hall committee are now on the ACRE webpage: https://acre.org.uk/village-halls-week-2026-connecting-communities-to-health-and-wellbeing/

If you are planning on marking the occasion, please register it on the ACRE Village Halls Week 2026 map here.

We will consult the map to see which halls in Sussex are planning something (there are currently 20 of you!), but if there is anything you’d like us to be aware of and feature in our socials or bulletin, please complete this form and/or drop us a line at villagehalls@ruralsussex.org.uk