Our Story

At the end of the First World War the community of South Creake wanted an appropriate memorial for all who had served and those who died in that tragic conflict. As well as the war memorial in the village, it was agreed that a memorial building should be provided for the benefit of education and enjoyment and improving the lives of the villagers. 

The original War Memorial Institute stood on Front Street for many years, but as traffic increased the suitability of the building diminished and it fell out of use.

This is when a group of hard-working and community minded villagers decided a new  building was needed. After a great deal of fundraising and negotiations, the South Creake Memorial Pavilion was completed with a grand opening by the Duke of Edinburgh in 2015.

The new building has exactly the same intentions and purposes as the old, it is a memorial. The original board with the names of all those who served, and sadly died in the First World War is proudly displayed in the entrance hall.

The hall is a spacious warm, comfortable and well equipped for current and future generations, and we hope this is a lasting legacy, not only to those who served their country in the armed forces, but also to those who had the foresight and energy to build such a splendid building.

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