36 | Tees Business
Restoring
Middlesbrough’s
“jewel in the crown”
O
wners Acklam Hall Ltd are now
12 months into an exciting
scheme to transform the 17th
Century hall into a restaurant and
wedding venue, business and
conference hub.
Built by draper and former MP William
Hustler between 1680–83, Acklam Hall
is currently undergoing restoration but
promises to be an exciting addition to the
Teesside business and entertainment scene
when it opens in 2016.
Middlesbrough Council’s planning
committee recently approved plans for
a mixed used development including a
business and conference venue, restaurant,
Tees Business was given an
exclusive behind-the-scenes tour
of the restoration work on Acklam
Hall, Middlesbrough’s only Grade I
listed building.
offices, function space for weddings as well
as a deli and flower shop.
Our images show some of the work going
on and the beauty of the building, including a
magnificent main staircase.
Our tour guide, project manager Phil
Christie, himself a proud Teessider, said:
“We’re restoring Middlesbrough’s jewel in
the crown to its former glory. We’re truly
excited about welcoming people through our
doors to visit our café, restaurant and private
dining rooms, along with our function rooms
and serviced office accommodation.”
The former nursery and bedrooms of the
hall, which feature original fireplaces and light
decorations, will become a business centre
Middlesbrough Council’s planning committee recently
approved plans for a mixed used development
including a business and conference venue,
restaurant, offices, function space for weddings as
well as a deli and flower shop
with office facilities.
Spanning the width of the house, with
views along its drive and along the Avenue of
Trees towards Acklam Road, the hall’s front
room is being converted into a venue for
weddings and executive functions of up to
120.
The hall’s ceilings, which have been
carefully repaired and replicated, boast
original intricate clay features of rosebuds,
birds and dragons.
The last part of the hall to be built, in 1912,
will be the main formal dining area.
Work is ongoing to replace parts of the
roof and the old windows.