The Old Court and Weaving Sheds, Kidderminster

The Old Court is a Grade II listed building designed in the Queen Anne Revival style by the architect J G Bland of Birmingham and built between 1878-1879 for R J Willis, a company known for making Brussels carpets. In 1883 the premises were sold to Woodward, Grosvenor and Company and used as their main offices and showroom. The adjacent weaving sheds appear to have been extended at this time.

In 1971 the building and weaving sheds were sold to the borough council, and part of the main building was converted to house the Magistrates' Court with the remaining premises used as office accommodation for various council departments. The weaving sheds to the rear became a covered market until the mid-1990s. The Magistrates Court moved to new premises in mid-2000s, and the building has remained vacant since then.

The historic Grade II Listed buildings have been retained, refurbished, and revealed, giving them a sustainable future, as an integral part of the restoration vision.

The impressive building now provides 1,800 sqm of high-quality office and event space available to rent, alongside county wide innovation projects newly installed into the building.  There are three floors accessed by a lift which offer individual workspaces, shared kitchen, event spaces, meeting rooms and kitchen, shower and toilet facilities. The former court chamber itself is now a large light, bright conference and meeting room, with seating capacity for 120 people.