Why did the National Museum of Brewing in Burton-upon-Trent not get lottery funding?

The East Staffordshire Borough Council's application to the National Lottery Heritage Fund for the museum was unsuccessful.

What are the next steps for the Burton brewery museum project?

The council plans to seek private investment and will reapply for funding after securing private sector support.

Where is the brewing heritage collection from the former National Brewery Centre stored?

The heritage collection is currently in storage at a unit on Station Street, with an extended lease.

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Brewery Museum Bid Fails, Seeks Private Funding

23 Dec

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Summary

Lottery funding for a new brewery museum in Burton-upon-Trent was unsuccessful.
The council plans to seek private investment for the museum project.
The museum aims to preserve Burton's rich brewing heritage.

Brewery Museum Bid Fails, Seeks Private Funding

East Staffordshire Borough Council has announced its application for National Lottery Heritage Fund money for a new National Museum of Brewing in Burton-upon-Trent was unsuccessful. This news comes after the closure of the National Brewery Centre in 2022, which previously housed the town's brewing heritage collection. The council is now actively seeking private investment to revive the project.

Despite the disappointment, council officials expressed optimism, noting positive feedback on the museum's proposals. They plan to reapply for funding once private sector support is secured. The heritage collection remains in storage at a unit on Station Street, with the lease extended. The project's success is now seen as dependent on support from the government and the brewing industry.