The Guild Hall and Arts Centre Grantham Lincolnshire

The Guild Hall and Arts Centre Grantham Lincolnshire 

The Grantham Guildhall is a Grade II* listed building in the heart of Grantham, Lincolnshire. It was built in 1869 to replace the aging guildhall and jail on the corner of Guildhall Street and High Street. The new building was designed by William Watkins in the Renaissance Revival style and built by William Wartnaby of Little Gonerby.

The guildhall was originally used as the meeting place for the Grantham Borough Council and the town's magistrates. It also hosted a variety of other events, such as balls, concerts, and plays. During the Second World War, the guildhall was protected by sandbags and blast walls to prevent it from being damaged by bombing.

In 1974, the enlarged South Kesteven District Council was formed and the guildhall ceased to be the local seat of government. The building was then used for a variety of purposes, including a library, a museum, and a tourist information centre.

In 1991, the guildhall was converted into an arts centre. The conversion was designed by Tim Benton and included the construction of a new theatre, a dance studio, and a gallery. The arts centre has since hosted a wide variety of events, including plays, concerts, exhibitions, and workshops.

The guildhall's ballroom is one of its most striking features. The ballroom is a large, elegant room with a high ceiling, It is often used for weddings, balls, and other special events. It is likely that the wedding venue will not be renewed.