The Stables, Packington Hall

The Client wanted to reinvigorate the Stable Block and open it up to the public by creating a managed event and learning space hosting anything from fully catered black tie events to artisan crafts and cooking classes, as well as retaining the rented living accommodation within the west wing.

The original stable block, set to the north of the main house was laid out as a perfectly square courtyard building in the mid-18th century to house the carriages, horses and support rooms for the main manor house on the estate. The external elevations are a mix of stone and render formed in a classical manner with the inner courtyard being arcaded red brick construction with gates set centrally in each elevation to the points of the compass. Large sections of the building were remodelled in the 70’s to form the head office for Sheldon and Harris who remained on site until 2018.

STATUS: RIBA Stage 5 Construction