A project to help secure the future of Winterbourne’s Medieval Barn has taken a major step forward thanks to a £936,600 grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF), made possible by money raised by National Lottery players.
South Gloucestershire Council have been working with the Winterbourne Medieval Barn Trust (WMBT) to develop a £1.76 million project that will conserve and refurbish the historic barn and its adjacent buildings.
Once the total is reached, the funding will be used to restore, refurbish and find new uses for the 14th Century Court Farm barn and associated outbuildings, ensuring its long-term sustainability in the heart of the local community. A heritage education centre will also be created to demonstrate the history of the barn and its architecture as well as information about the local area. Overall, the complex would provide flexible spaces for a variety of community, educational and commercial uses.
“Winterbourne Medieval Barn Trust is delighted with the funding provided by the National Lottery which will enable us to realise the full potential of this iconic building and enable it to become a true community asset. ~Sue Parsons Chair of WMBT
The restoration and refurbishment will enable the trust to offer many more events and activities throughout the year, including heritage and craft-themed events, craft workshops, guided tours, more musical and theatrical performances, and a brand new schools’ programme. There will be new rentable workshops for creating traditional crafts and more space will be available for public and commercial hire, income from which will enable the Barn to operate on a sustainable basis.
For more information visit www.winterbournebarn.org.uk
