The Royal Hall, Harrogate – one last push to finish the job

• a priceless part of our national heritage
• a marvellous Frank Matcham creation
• England’s last surviving kursaal
• theatre; concert hall; conference venue; exhibition hall; dance hall; cinema; town hall
• a regional entertainment centre
• a vital part in the cultural life of North Yorkshire
• a Grade II* listed building of unique architectural and historic importance

Alister Colley's limited edition prints of the Grand Opening available for purchase through the Trust

Royal Hall Restoration Trust

is a registered charity whose Object is "The preservation and restoration for the public benefit of the Royal Hall in Harrogate" being a building of particular historical and architectural interest. The Trust's Charity number is 1090032.

Over the past three years, the Trust's has raised £2.7 million so that important works omitted from the original core project for the restoration of the Royal Hall were able to be reinstated. The Trust now needs to raise a further £50,000 to complete the remaining works in the magnificently restored building. These additional works include the provision of a new ‘star’ dressing room; acoustic improvements to the stage, and further development of the Heritage Lounge.

The Trust has seven trustees:

Edward Fox OBE is the Honorary President of the Trust.
Dame Fanny Waterman DBE is Honorary Vice-President.