Selsey Pavilion Heritage Hub: A New Chapter Begins

The Selsey Pavilion Trust is delighted to announce it has been awarded £77,424 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to transform the small hall at the rear of the Pavilion into a new multi-purpose Heritage Hub. This exciting project will create a welcoming, accessible space for arts, heritage and community use — made possible thanks to National Lottery players.

The Heritage Hub will complete the restoration of this neglected part of the Pavilion, carrying out essential structural repairs and improvements to make the space safe, inclusive and ready for public use. Once finished, the refurbished hall will host exhibitions, workshops, talks, wellbeing classes, small-scale performances and school projects, blending heritage with arts and community activity in one flexible venue.

Keith Batchelor, Vice Chair of the Selsey Pavilion Trust, said:

“It is fantastic to receive this second grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund so soon after the successful completion of our previous project. That back-to-back support shows just how important this next phase is, and how much confidence the Heritage Fund has in the Pavilion’s future. The Heritage Hub will not only safeguard a vulnerable part of the building but also create a space where heritage, arts and community come together. Somewhere for everyone in Selsey to enjoy and be proud of.”

The Heritage Fund’s investment is complemented by contributions from the Architectural Heritage Fund and Ferry Farm Community Solar, ensuring the project also promotes energy efficiency, inclusivity, and long-term sustainability.

The works will run from October 2025 through summer 2026, culminating in a public launch event to celebrate the reopening of the refurbished hall.

Stuart McLeod, Director of England - London & South at The National Lottery Heritage Fund, said:

“Investing in heritage means investing in people and place. We are proud to support the Selsey Pavilion Trust in creating a Heritage Hub that will preserve this important building, celebrate local stories, and bring the community together.”