Boston Preservation Trust are to begin a 10 month restoration project to Fydell House which will remedy longstanding wear and war damage to the Grade 1 listed building.
The work will also dramatically improve access for people with disabilities to both the house and gardens, and will see the development of a programme of new activities to engage visitors and the community with this exceptional part of Boston’s heritage. Supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, the Project will save this unique building for the future, improve accessibility to many more users, and renew its lasting value as a community asset for the Town and the County.
Fydell House was built in 1702 and was the home of the Fydell family who were local town leaders, land owners, wine importers and politicians, and at one time friends with the famous Sir Joseph Banks FRS. The house was saved from demolition in 1935 by the current owners, Boston Preservation Trust but is now in need of conservation and service upgrades to meet modern needs. The project will see extensive repair to the external façade and roof and interior wall decoration, as well as work on the electrical supply and heating. The access to the house and garden will be improved with gentle symmetrical ramps at the front and improved access to the rear gardens, and the conversion of the brick building at the rear into a toilet block for garden events. There will also be a training area and space for volunteers.
The cost of this is £2.3 million, of which The National Lottery Heritage Fund are providing £1.6 million and the Boston Town Board are contributing £120,000. The remaining balance is funded from the generosity of a number of organisations and individuals.
The design team is led by Soul Architects Ltd and the main contractor is Pinnacle Conservation Ltd. The project is managed by Evans and James Heritage Consultants. Work will commence in June, and the house will remain closed to visitors during this extensive programme of works. The house will re-open in Spring 2026.
Chairman of the Trust Martin Fairman said “We are all very excited to see this project start after 5 years preparation which has involved many experts as well as our membership and users of Fydell House. The National Lottery Heritage Fund have supported us all the way and we extend our thanks to the many people who buy National Lottery tickets”
Boston Preservation Charitable Trust aims to improve and protect the architectural heritage of the town and the local area with Fydell House being at the centre of our efforts. We will be sharing updates as the project progresses on our website and social media channels and will be providing updates on how the local community can be involved during this exciting phase of work.
