Burton's Victorian Market Hall reopens after £1.5m revamp

Speaking at the grand opening of Burton-on-Trent's refurbished Victorian Market Hall, the leader of East Staffordshire Borough Council said it was an important moment for the town.

Councillor Julian Mott hopes the £1.5 million revamp will draw more market traders into Burton, after the building has been empty for 18 months during the work.

In pictures: Historic market hall reopens after £1.5m revamp

One of Burton-on-Trent's newest traders at the Victoria Market Hall is Simon Kirby from Sutton Coldfield.

Speaking on his first day of trading in the newly opened hall after its £1.5 million refurbishment, he said it was a great asset to Burton, as there is nothing like it where he's from in Sutton!

In pictures: Historic market hall reopens after £1.5m revamp

Burton-on-Trent's Victorian market hall opened its doors again today after a £1.5 million pound revamp.

The historic hall is 131 years old, and closed in July last year for the refurbishment. The work included bringing the upper level back into use.

It's hoped the new retail space will encourage specialist food and craft traders to set up shop in town.

East Staffordshire Borough Council said:

Since its original opening in 1883, this iconic Victorian market hall has been an intrinsic part of community life and will remain an important feature of Burton's identity after its extensive redevelopment."