Hall's Croft : Conservation Timeline
Key milestones in the conservation of Hall's Croft and our campaign to secure its future
2024 - 2026: Conservation Programme Begins
- Detailed surveys and investigations undertaken
- Priority stabilisation and conservation works begin
- Landmark support received from playwright and philanthropist Ken Ludwig
- Hall's Croft conservation programme formally launched
October 2025
- External vehicle collision highlights the vulnerability of historic buildings
- Insurance repairs initiated and additional repairs incorporated into the wider conservation programme
November 2025: Launch of Public Appeal
- Public fundraising campaign launches : A House For All Time
- Adopt-a-Beam initiative opens
- First public fundraising milestone set at £500,000
Spring 2026 : Heritage at Risk Recognition
- Hall's Croft added to Historic England's Heritage at Risk Register
- National recognition of the urgency and significance of the conservation challenge
2026 - 2027: Planning and Conservation Development
- Detailed investigations and surveys continue
- Design development and statutory permissions secured
- Fundraising and partnership support expanded
- Conservation planning for the next stage of works
2027 Onwards: Major Conservation Works
- Conservation of remaining external elevations
- Structural timber and repairs replacement
- Environmental and drainage improvements
- Preparation for future reopening
Long-Term Vision
- Hall's Croft removed from the Heritage at Risk Register
- Historic fabric secured for future generations
- Hall's Croft reopens as a vibrant cultural and learning destination