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University of Gloucestershire puts 'Hogwarts campus' up for sale

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A gothic Victorian style university campus - of which two buildings can be seen - constructed of Cotswold stone. Two small groups of students can be seen congregating on the well kept lawn in front of the two buildings. There are trees surrounding the campus and the sky is gloomy and cloudy.

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University of Gloucestershire puts historic 'Hogwarts campus' on the market to test interest

Overview

The University of Gloucestershire has placed its historic Francis Close Hall Campus in Cheltenham, often called the 'Hogwarts campus', on the market to explore its long-term future and gauge market interest. The 19th-century Grade II-listed site requires significant investment due to an estimated £14m maintenance backlog, though the university stresses that putting the site on the market does not mean a final decision to sell or lease has been made.

Key points

  • The University of Gloucestershire has put the Francis Close Hall Campus, dubbed the 'Hogwarts campus', on the market.
  • The campus dates back to 1847 and features Grade II-listed gothic buildings near Cheltenham town centre.
  • The university stated that testing the market does not mean a definite decision to sell or lease has been made yet.
  • The site faces a maintenance backlog of approximately £14m alongside modernisation and accessibility requirements.
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