Local contractor to tackle £30m Nottingham Castle restoration

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Midlands contractor G F Tomlinson has been appointed to carry out the £30m restoration of Nottingham Castle, as part of a bid to turn it into a world-class visitor destination.

G F Tomlinson will be involved in all the works on the National Lottery-funded project, which will include the contemporary visitors centre, building the extension to the Ducal Palace that creates the new Robin Hood Gallery, the refurbishment of the Ducal Palace itself, and landscaping the grounds.

The castle will be closed for the next two years while the works take place.

Chris Flint, director at G F Tomlinson said: “It’s fantastic to have started work on this major restoration and development project and to have the opportunity to upgrade the visitor experience and showcase the vast history of Nottingham Castle.

“We have a track record of delivering quality restoration across the East Midlands and the company is very excited to be chosen to join the team on this amazing journey. It’s been a pleasure to reach this milestone with Nottingham City Council and its partners and we look forward to delivering this and more projects throughout the region.”

Nottingham Castle Trust said: “We are pleased to see the appointment of G F Tomlinson to begin the construction programme at Nottingham Castle – this transformational project will now gather speed with an experienced contractor driving the works.  We look forward to working with them and to seeing the new Nottingham Castle emerge.”