The Paxton Centre, the popular arts and crafts café and bar on Anerley Hill, is to close next March.
Early notice: after 10 years as an arts and crafts café and bar, the Paxton Centre is to close next March
The surprise announcement was made by the centre’s founder, Beth Mander, and comes little more than 10 years since she opened the creative hub and art gallery in what used to be the Paxton Arms, which survived the strain of the global pandemic and has gone on to stage art classes, exhibitions and provide co-working space.
Mander said that the decision had been reached not to continue operating the centre once its lease expires at the end of March 2027.
It was a familiar tale: “Rising rent and business costs mean the space is no longer sustainable as a self-supporting arts venue,” Mander said.
“I’ve looked at it from every angle, and I know it’s the right decision — but I won’t pretend it isn’t a sad one.” Continue reading
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