Exceptional office, retail and catering business opportunities are now available at The Piece Hall, Halifax – one of the most significant transformation projects in the UK.
As the £19.2 million restoration and transformation project nears completion, ambitious and inspired entrepreneurs are being invited to play a part in major regeneration plans for Halifax and Calderdale.
Due to reopen in summer 2016, the monumental heritage structure, described by English Heritage as Yorkshire’s “most important secular building” and “the building that makes Halifax unique”, currently is being redeveloped to meet the needs of 21st century businesses, customers and visitors. Once a magnet for the world’s woollen trade, The Piece Hall is set to be a world class retail, heritage and cultural destination for the North of England, as well as a central meeting point at the heart of Halifax.
An exceptional opportunity for over 40 diverse businesses and start-ups, The Piece Hall Trust is actively seeking the interest, commitment and investment of one world-class catering partner, as well attracting around 20 independent retailers and 20 SMEs from the creative industries.
The Piece Hall proposition for a catering partner is rare and the search is on to find an experienced operator/investor that will help the Trust team to maximise the opportunity. When fully operational The Piece Hall catering operation will include restaurant, piazza, bar and conferencing facilities. The restaurant has space for over 150 covers across two floors, with an additional 50+ outdoor covers overlooking the stunning grand courtyard. Prospective catering partners also will have the opportunity to provide catering for up to 7,500 capacity audiences for a year-round major events programme, as well as for smaller public and private events and conferences.
For the first time, office-based business leaders are being given the chance to locate their companies at one of the most prestigious heritage sites in the UK. Each overlooking the wifi-enabled courtyard, office spaces ranging from approx. 200sq ft to approx. 1,500sq ft and flexible desk spaces are available to let on the first and second floors of The Piece Hall, alongside meeting rooms and conference facilities. In contrast to the dramatic backdrop of the Grade 1 Listed building, the workspaces will be equipped with the fastest broadband available in the area, to suit the needs of creative and digital companies. Well connected in particular by rail, The Piece Hall is just 500 metres from direct train lines to the commercial centres of Leeds, London and Manchester.
With a population of over 3million within an hour’s drive of The Piece Hall, retailers looking for the most breathtaking shopping experience for their customers should look no further. Independent retail businesses are invited to be part of The Piece Hall transformation from the start, benefitting from the ongoing renaissance of Halifax and Calderdale which includes further investment in the Library, Borough Market, Halifax Minster and Square Chapel. In addition, a high quality programme of events and a new heritage centre, located within The Piece Hall, are anticipated to be a significant draw for visitors from across the North of England and beyond.
Chief Executive of the Piece Hall Trust, Sam Mason said:
“The Piece Hall is about to take its place once again at the beating heart of Halifax and Calderdale. We are working together with our partners and stakeholders to make sure that this – one of the most significant refurbishment programmes in the UK – is a fantastic addition to the town and a significant attraction for the North of England.
The Piece Hall has over 300 years of incredible history and the next chapter promises to be the most exciting in a generation. We want ambitious young, local, tried and tested, as well as new businesses to join us in making it happen.”
The Piece Hall transformation project is being funded by Calderdale Council and the Heritage Lottery Fund with additional support from the Garfield Weston Foundation and the Wolfson Foundation.
