- Home
- About Us
- The History
- The Guildhall Arts Centre
The Guildhall Arts Centre
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...
-
guildhall promoted events, february half term, school holidays, workshops
Disco Toddlers 2025
Mon 16 Jun, Mon 21 Jul, Mon 18 Aug, Mon 22 Sep, Mon 20 Oct, Mon 17 Nov & Mon 8 Dec
Join us in our beautiful Ballroom and spark joy in your todd...
-
local events, family
Selling FastFamily Festival - Grantham Market P...
Fri 20 Jun
This is a Family Festival to celebrate midsummer here in Gra...
-
music in quiet places, local events, music, guildhall promoted events
The Carnival Band - MIQP
Thurs 26 Jun
Part of our Music In Quiet Places season A Carnival Calenda...