Work on the refurbishment of Clitheroe Castle’s iconic bandstand is marching on. The £600,000 project, due for completion in November, will see the bandstand repainted, its stage resurfaced and distinctive tiered steps repaved.
New permanent lighting columns will be installed in the New Year, while railings, benches and pathways will be replaced and resurfaced around the bandstand and throughout the castle grounds over the coming months.
The project is the latest phase of a £2.3 million investment in Clitheroe Castle by the site’s owners, Ribble Valley Borough Council. The castle’s 800-year-old keep has also undergone significant repairs, including fixing crumbling stonework and fitting new flashing to prevent water damage.
Revamps of the multi-use games area (MUGA) and the installation of an outdoor gym on the former tennis courts have also been completed.
“"The bandstand is a much-loved structure in the castle grounds and has hosted many concerts over the years. The refurbishment work is marching on and we are looking forward to the bandstand reopening for use shortly."
The bandstand is officially set to reopen next year, coinciding with the completion of the wider programme of works at Clitheroe Castle.
