Grants 2026

NATIONAL LOTTERY HERITAGE FUND RESILIENCE GRANT

Work continues on this £154,729 grant for securing the future of Woodchester Mansion and its environment in 2026. Follow this link for more details→

CONSERVATION OF DRAWING ROOM BAY WINDOW

In May 2026 work commenced on conservation of the leaky drawing room bay window. The original temporary roofing consisted of corrugated asbestos sheet. A combination of this and the bitumen-lined gutters let in water during heavy rainstorms. This was causing internal damage to the vault in the bay window.

The bay will be re-roofed in terne coated stainless steel and the gutters re-lined and connected to the two eagle gargoyles – which are well wrapped up during the repairs.

The work, costing some £45,000, will be funded by contributions from the Mansion Trust’s maintenance fund, Stroud District Council, and a legacy from the family of a one-time trustee of the Mansion.

We are very pleased to have received a £1000 award from the Benefact Group Movement for Good  prize draw, which will be used for improvements in the Mansion.