Stockport’s Bramall Hall is due to close for refurbishment from Monday 29th September 2014 for 18 months whilst repairs and improvements are carried out following a grant of £1.6 million from the Heritage Lottery Fund.
The Hall is due to re-open to the public in spring 2016 once all the works have been completed.
Councillor Patrick McAuley, Stockport Council’s Executive Member for Economic Development and Regeneration, said:
“Although the hall will unavoidably be closed whilst the work takes place, once completed it will greatly enhance the experience for visitors, improve facilities and provide better information and access. It will turn Bramall Hall into a prominent regional tourist attraction, bring visitors to Stockport and give local people an iconic heritage venue they can be proud of.”
The Heritage Lottery Fund money will allow Stockport Council to do more than essential repairs to the Grade I listed building as this jewel in the crown of Stockport’s cultural assets will be restored and protected for future generations.
The work includes repair of decorative features, windows and the Victorian Boiler House. Two new themed rooms – a Victorian Breakfast Room and a Housekeepers’ Room/Butler’s Pantry – will be opened up to the public.
In the stable block outside there will be modern education rooms for school groups, a free ‘taster’ introduction space, an accessible shop, upgraded café and modern toilet facilities. Landscape improvements to the walled garden will also be made.
Bramhall Park Café will close in December 2014 and re-open after an upgrade in September 2015. Bramhall Park will remain open during this time.
For more information about Bramall Hall and the project visit www.stockport.gov.uk/bramallhall