Ordsall Hall
Ordsall Hall restoration update!
Ordsall Hall's restoration is progressing well. Underneath the scaffolding and huge tarpaulin, transformations are taking place in all areas of the building.
The fourteenth century roof beams have been uncovered, and internal and external timber frames and beams have been stripped of their Victorian coating to expose their natural oak colouring and patterns. In other areas carvings have been meticulously restored and conserved to reveal intricate details not seen for an age. New stairwells have been fitted, previously unseen rooms are being made accessible and medieval stained glass panels have been carefully restored to their former glory ready to take their place once again in the hall.
Outside, the hall's ancient moat is being marked out, and trees and lavender hedges have been planted. Whilst the hall is closed for restoration, staff and volunteers are working on lots of exciting projects inspired by the Hall and surrounding areas. We have been working with an artist and community groups to create ideas and stories for a unique textile hanging for the Great Hall.
There are also lots of other activities happening this year. If you would like more information about any of the projects, please contact Hazel Fenton on 0161 778 0837 or hazel.fenton@salford.gov.uk.
Ordsall Hall: Best Small Visitor Attraction 2007 (Manchester and Northwest Tourism Awards)
This page was last updated on 13 May 2010
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