Work is well underway at the restoration of the 800 year old Bramhall Hall and visitors will get a chance to see for themselves over the coming months
The work is being funded by a £1.6m grant from the Art Council of England’s Museums Estates Development Fund
The restoration project, Under Our Roof, will make the building more resilient to the impact of climate change.
Without these vital repairs, water leaks will lead to further irreversible damage to the Hall’s structure, building fabric and museum’s collections.
The restoration of Bramall Hall is looking likely to be done by August this year, Stockport council said.
Currently up to twenty people are working on site at the moment checking on roofing fixing chimneys, removing and replacing stone slates replaced, and installing stone ridges
Now Residents are being offered a rare chance to step behind the scenes of one of Stockport’s most treasured historic landmarks, as Bramall Hall opens its scaffolding for exclusive “Scale the Scaffold” rooftop tours.
During the 45 minute tour, visitors will enjoy views across Bramhall Park and discover the traditional building techniques being used to repair the Hall’s diminishing gritstone tiles, gutters, stonework and decorative high level features. Conservation specialists will be on hand to explain the craftsmanship involved in helping to protect and preserve the historic fabric of the building and its collections.
Councillor Dan Oliver, Cabinet Member for Communities, Culture and Public Protection at Stockport Council, said: “Bramall Hall is a cornerstone of Stockport’s heritage, and this work is essential to protect it for future generations. The Scale the Scaffold tours offer a truly rare chance to see Bramall Hall from an entirely new perspective. We’re delighted to give visitors the opportunity to get close to the restoration work, meet the experts involved, and appreciate the remarkable craftsmanship that has protected this historic hall for over 600 years.”
Tours cost £20 plus booking fee, include all safety equipment, and are strictly for over 18s due to the nature of the climb, which involves staircases, uneven flooring and high level platforms. Appropriate footwear — such as walking boots — is essential.
Spaces are limited to eight people per session, with new dates added regularly.
Visitors can also take advantage of a special offer: showing a ‘Scale the Scaffold’ roof top tour ticket at the Visitor Centre on the same day will secure a £5 discount on Bramall Hall’s 2pm guided tour (subject to availability).
To book your place on a tour and to find out more visit the tour booking pages.
