Stockport Council has announced the appointment of specialist heritage contractor, Restoration Projects to lead the eagerly anticipated restoration of Bramall Hall.
The restoration work comes care of a £1.6 million funding boost from Arts Council England’s Museum Estates and Development Fund (MEND)
The essential work will futureproof this unique building preserving the Hall’s stunning architecture and historic treasures for generations to come.
With origins dating back to the Middle Ages, Bramall Hall – Stockport’s only Grade I-listed building – welcomes over 36,000 visitors a year but time and the elements have taken their toll.
Now, thanks to this major restoration project, the Hall’s iconic roof will be carefully repaired, protecting its priceless interiors from future damage and safeguarding this national treasure against the increasing challenges of climate change.
The restoration work, which is being completed in 3 phases, is set to take around 18 months and will be a fascinating process. Visitors will have a unique opportunity to see conservation in action. While the Hall will be partly wrapped in a tented scaffold, we are hoping to remain open throughout the life of the project, giving guests an opportunity to explore some of the intricate craftsmanship involved in traditional building techniques and heritage conservation on historic sites.
There will also be an accompanying activities programme called ’Under our Roof’ giving visitors the opportunity to learn more about the architecture, ecology of the building and the impact of climate change.
Once the work does get underway, there will be some disruption for visitors to Bramall Hall – people can keep track of the progress of the work through regular updates on special project pages on the council’s website.
