Bridgwater Town Hall stands as a landmark with historical and contemporary importance and is an iconic Grade II listed building (List Entry Number:1280140), that has been underutilised and is in long need of refurbishment and improvement.
The building’s outdated features and lack of accessibility prevents members of the public, both local and visiting from delving into its rich cultural legacy.
The Town Hall site has received full planning permission and listed building consent for the entire regeneration project and a significant boost through the Bridgwater Town Deal funding.
Key Upgrades and Enhancements Provided by the Town Deal Funding:
- Auditorium Enhancements: The theatre’s seating, backstage facilities, and rehearsal spaces will undergo significant improvements, ensuring a top-tier experience for both performers and audiences.
- Cutting-Edge Technology: State-of-the-art sound systems and projection capabilities elevate performances, making the theatre a versatile venue for various events.
- Changing Rooms Enhancements: Significant work is underway within the dressing rooms, with increased size of the dressing rooms and eradicating of damp within these rooms and installation of new WC and shower facilities to provide a first-class experience to the various acts and cast members.
- Accessibility: A new lift installation ensures that everyone can access the enriching experiences within the theatre.
Key Upgrades and Enhancements Provided by Other Funding Streams:
- Façade: Deep cleaning of all masonry and required repairs, full repainting of masonry (the white part of the site), repair and repainting of sash windows, replacement of the metal Crittall windows with new timber frames and double glazing in the 1950’s part of the site.
- Climate Measures: Installation of Solar Photovoltaic Cells on the roof and insulation of roof voids and the removal of gas central heating to the site and replacement of electrical heating and hot water supply.
- Opportunity to Create Space: Additional space will be created by the remodelling of existing spaces, in addition there will be further remodelling of dormant offices, corridors, and WC’s.
- The creation of a new Atrium to infill one of the underutilised courtyards and building of an additional conference room near the theatre adds more space and connects all the areas together acting as the central core of the building.
The Business Case for the Town Hall Island Site is available to view on our website but the key costs of the project are as follows:
Total cost of the project £5,447,021 the funding is broken down below:
£900,000 | Bridgwater Town Deal |
£493,373 | Bridgwater Town Council |
£75,000 | Somerset Council |
£3,978,648 | Public Works Loan Board, that will be repaid by Bridgwater Town Council over 50 years |
View the plans for the Town Hall Island Site
Project Updates
Theatre Dressing Room Updates
The changing rooms at Bridgwater Town Hall have recently undergone extensive renovations. This ambitious project aimed to enhance the facilities and provide a more comfortable
