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In 1972, a dome replaced the original wrought ironwork over the clock tower and in 1974, the magistrates moved to the London Road, now home to Belvoir Property Management. In the same year, South Kesteven District Council was born and the Grantham Borough Council ceased to exist.
Apart from the Mayor’s Parlour, much of the building was redundant until 1991 when it was redesigned by Sleaford architect Tim Benton and re-opened as the council owned Guildhall Arts Centre at a cost of £1.2 million.
This renovation work saw the session’s hall transformed into the 210-seat theatre and the ballroom was redecorated to its former glory, with the main entrance being at the side of the building. The jail area was converted into the box office.
In 2010 an exciting refurbishment, saw the box office move to the front of the building and the grand victorian entrance being used once more, a new coffee shop was housed in the jail where the kitchen area is still referred to as ‘the back cell.’
From our What’s On section...
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family, guildhall promoted events, school holidays
The Imagination Train
Thurs 19 Feb
All aboard, the train is about to depart! Join Connie the Co...
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family, guildhall promoted events, school holidays, workshops
February Craft Morning
Fri 20 Feb
Join arts facilitator Hannah Peacock for a fun and silly mas...
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variety
Grantham Gang Show 2026
Fri 20 - Sat 21 Feb
A talented group of local Scouting and Guiding members light...
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guildhall promoted events, talks
A History of Polar Exploration: Ann...
Wed 25 Feb
Drawing on her latest book, A History of Polar Exploration i...