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Hereford & Worcester,6 mins

Exploring the revamped Kidderminster Town Hall

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The Grade II listed building dates back 170 years, and received a £13m renovation thanks to funding from the Heritage Lottery, to make it fit for the 21st Century. The venue - which has previously hosted The Rolling Stones, U2 and Tom Jones - has been closed since November 2022, and has been at the forefront of a project to turn it in to a regional centre for arts, entertainment, culture and education. Doors should open in November 2025, with both a theatre with performance space, and restaurant/bar, complete with a terrace. Manager Matt Smith gives Tammy Gooding an exclusive tour, including a preview of the stunningly revamped, historic William Hill Organ, with organist Tim Morris.

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