About Us

The Printworks is the new name for Kingdon House.

Our new name marks a new chapter in our development as a community building in the centre of Tavistock. With our new name we hope to become easier to find and with better facilities once you find us. Just look for our newly refurbished Grade 2 Listed building on the corner of Pym Street and North Street.

The exterior of our building has had a major refurbishment, thanks to grants from Greater Dartmoor Leaf, Tavistock Town Heritage Initiative, Tavistock Town Council, The Co-op and plenty of generous local fundraising. We have since progressed, with improvements to the interior and reorganisation of spaces available inside the building.

For the community – space for everyone

For more than 40 years, we’ve been a community‑focused charity dedicated to creating a welcoming place for people to come together. Our mission is simple: to offer a relaxed, friendly environment where everyone can connect, be active, feel supported, explore creativity, and enjoy meaningful moments. Whether it’s conversation, well‑being, entertainment, or simply a sense of belonging,

The Printworks has grown into an independent meeting place with a wide and diverse reach.

We are also proud custodians of our remarkable Grade II listed Arts and Crafts building (a building with history). Thanks to generous fundraising efforts and strong local support, we’ve recently completed a full external restoration, preserving its character for future generations. With the outside now revitalised, we’ve begun transforming the interior room by room. As these improvements unfold, The Printworks is steadily reclaiming its former glory — now with the added warmth, comfort, and accessibility that today’s community deserves.

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So, what goes on at The Printworks?

We hire rooms for community use at very reasonable rates; from one-off meetings, to regular and long-term bookings. The Printworks is the place to go for courses, groups, activities and events. Currently, we have a flourishing range of activities in arts, crafts, printing, yoga, musical theatre, dance, singing, meditation, discussion, support, well-being and rubber bridge with new groups starting up all the time. Check out our noticeboard on Pym Street.

Latest arrival at The Printworks is Studio 1, which can be found on the lower ground floor (access from North street). This is a creative studio for a silver jewellery maker and a 3D artist. Studio 1 will be open on specific days to the public for viewing and to purchase their work.