Assize Court News
Posted by Philippa Morgan on 28 June 2023
We are delighted to announce a major step towards revitalising Devizes Assize Court as the new home of Wiltshire Museum
Wiltshire Museum has received initial support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for an ambitious and exciting project ‘Assizes for Devizes: Unlocking Wiltshire’s Stories’. Made possible by National Lottery players, the project aims to revitalise the derelict Devizes Assize Court into a vibrant community hub and iconic new home for Wiltshire Museum and its world class collection.
Development funding of £300,748 has been awarded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund to help Wiltshire Museum, working closely with the Devizes Assize Court Trust, to progress plans for the project before applying for a full National Lottery grant in 2025. If successful, work would start on the Assize Court building in three- or four-years’ time, with a target opening date of 2030.
‘Assizes for Devizes’ aims to create a cultural and community destination at the heart of Wiltshire, supporting tourism and the regeneration of the local area.
We will, of course, keep you informed as the project application progresses.