A bar revamp is planned at a historic building which was recently sold to new owners after falling into financial difficulties. The new owners are looking to rearrange the bar at Woodborough Hall, as part of a refurbishment of the events venue, with plans recently submitted to Gedling Borough Council.
The venue came under fire when the previous operator cancelled couple's weddings just before they were due to take place. Nottinghamshire Live previously saw correspondence stating this was due to the venue going into receivership, which its former owners said was a result of the ongoing effects of Covid and a difficult trading environment.
The Grade-II* listed building, constructed in 1660 for Philip Laycock, was then subsequently sold to its new owners Kidd Hospitality Ltd, who announced the deal on July 8. Planning documents state the current bar is "not well designed, poorly maintained, does not comply with current regulations and is insufficient to meet the service needs of the venue."
