Proposals set out for ‘loss-making’ historic Beaumanor Hall

Last year, the council appealed to businesses and residents for ideas about how to make more money from the venue and received nearly 900 responses.A report to be discussed by councillors on Wednesday sets out some of the suggestions.They included using the building for murder mystery nights, as well as using the grounds for outdoor cinema showings, music festivals and comedy events.The council was urged to consider using the hall to run “Victorian balls”, based on television shows such as Downton Abbey and Bridgerton, and historical events themed around Beaumanor’s part in code-breaking operations during World War Two.It was also proposed that the hall could offer overnight accommodation for wedding guests.Alternatively, there were suggestions the property should be given to the National Trust or English Heritage to run, or sold to a hotel operator.