DROITWICH residents were able to have their say about the future of the Willow Court Farmhouse on Tuesday at a free activities afternoon at Westlands Community Centre.
People were able to help plan the activities offered during the next phase of the project to restore and create a sustainable future for the farmhouse.
Guests also met the project archaeologist and the conservation builders who are preserving Willow Court, historically known as Boycott Farm, and saw virtual reality images that have been created.
Residents were able to find out about the venues Tudor Heritage, including taking part in craft activities from the period.
Research is set to be conducted into a possible Tudor royal link, as it is thought Boycott Farm was part of the Salwarpe estate lands once owned by the family of King Henry VIII’s wife, Katherine of Aragon.
Over £250,000 of development funding was awarded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund in March 2020 for the work at the farmhouse, which is historically known as Boycott Farm.
The farmhouse was in poor condition having not been lived in for decades, with the first stage of the project being to ensure the site was secure and develop plans to save the building.
Essential conservation work to stabilise the building has started, including the preservation of a historic timber frame hidden inside.
Depending on funding, six new affordable flats for rent will also be created, and it’s hoped apprenticeship jobs will be created to enable young people to learn new skills.
