About Denville Hall
Opened in 1926 as the ‘Haven for elderly actors & actresses’, Denville Hall has been providing care for actors and members of the wider theatrical industry ever since.
We pride ourselves on the extensive care we provide; to create a safe, friendly, environment where the comfort and happiness of our residents is our aim. Some of our residents are still working actors and are free to come and go whenever they need to.
All rooms are en-suite, and include a TV and phone. You can furnish your room to your own tastes. Alternatively we can furnish the room for you.
As you would guess, activities and top-class entertainment are part of our daily life.
Our experienced team of nurses and carers will take care of your health and well-being. Our Trustees are all experts in their fields and the House Committee at Denville Hall is made up of members of the entertainment profession, who meet and visit regularly, and can keep you in touch with some of the latest news from the industry.
Further details of the different levels of care available can be found on this site.
Gallery
Exterior
Communal areas
Respite rooms
The Courtyard and gardens
The Opening of Denville Hall
We’re lucky enough to have a record of the opening by the Princess Royal, albeit without sound, filmed at the time for Pathe News.
A Brief History
Alfred Denville MP, Actor Manager with a countrywide string of theatres, bought Denville Hall (a Victorian Gothic Mansion) in 1924 – and opened it as a ‘Haven for Actors’ in 1926. His publicity described ‘sylvan glades’ and ended with the plea to ‘let not our fairies starve’!
Another event filmed for Pathe News was the visit to the home by Sir Stanley Baldwin in 1930. He makes the most wonderful speech, which we still wholeheartedly agree with.
