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Lottery grant 'hugely important' for closed Kettering museum

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A view of the front of Manor House Museum, which features a large glass apex window and is constructed of pale stone and red bricks.

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Lottery grant secured for closed Kettering museum's future

Overview

A National Lottery Heritage Fund grant of £196,896 has been awarded to North Northamptonshire Council to help safeguard the closed Manor House Museum in Kettering. The funding will enable the appointment of a collections manager on a three-year contract and help develop a long-term masterplan for the site. The museum has been closed following roof damage from heavy rain and subsequent discoveries of significant structural issues.

Key points

  • The Manor House Museum in Kettering has received a National Lottery Heritage Fund award of £196,896.
  • The funding will be used to appoint a collections manager and create a long-term masterplan for the museum.
  • The museum has remained closed due to roof damage from heavy rain and extensive structural deterioration throughout the building.
  • Restoration work across the wider site began in June 2025, with the nearby art gallery set to reopen later in the month.
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