Local residents are being offered a rare chance to have a unique behind the scenes tour at Bramall Hall. The scaffolding is being opened for exclusive “Scale the Scaffold” rooftop tours.
Visitors will have the opportunity to climb onto the roof of the Grade I listed Tudor manor house to see the vital restoration taking place. The project has been made possible through a major grant from the Arts Council England’s Museum Estate and Development Fund (MEND) alongside investment from Stockport Council will protect and preserve the Hall for generations to come.
The tour will take 45 minutes and visitors will enjoy views across Bramhall Park and discover the traditional building techniques being used to repair the Hall’s diminishing gritstone tiles, gutters, stonework and decorative high level features. Conservation specialists will be on hand to explain the craftsmanship involved in helping to protect and preserve the historic fabric of the building and its collections.
Councillor Dan Oliver, Cabinet Member for Communities, Culture and Public Protection at Stockport Council, said: “Bramal Hall is a cornerstone of Stockport’s heritage, and this work is essential to protect it for future generations. The Scale the Scaffold tours offer a truly rare chance to see Bramal Hall from an entirely new perspective. We’re delighted to give visitors the opportunity to get close to the restoration work, meet the experts involved, and appreciate the remarkable craftsmanship that has protected this historic hall for over 600 years.”
Tours cost £20 plus booking fee, include all safety equipment, and are strictly for over 18s due to the nature of the climb, which involves staircases, uneven flooring and high level platforms. Appropriate footwear — such as walking boots — is essential.
Spaces are limited to eight people per session and new dates will be added regularly.
Special offer: showing a ‘Scale the Scaffold’ roof top tour ticket at the Visitor Centre on the same day will secure a £5 discount on Bramall Hall’s 2pm guided tour (subject to availability).
To book a place on a tour and to find out more visit the tour booking pages.
