Redruth’s Buttermarket Reopens Following £4 Million Restoration

A historic market located in a Cornish town has recommenced operations after undergoing a £4 million renovation. The Buttermarket in Redruth was restored by the community interest company, Redruth Revival. The building, originally constructed in 1825 and primarily utilized as a meat market for butchers, has been converted into a contemporary food hall, events venue, and shopping center. Redruth Revival reported that Grade II listed buildings on Station Hill and Alma Place were also restored as part of the overall initiative. The Buttermarket’s opening, initially planned for September, was subsequently postponed until November. The newly developed space now features a collection of kitchens, various shops, and an expansive courtyard. Jonathan Bray, the general manager of the Buttermarket, stated: “The Buttermarket has been in the works for several years, initial fundraising to purchase the dilapidated courtyard began way back in 2017.” The project received financial support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, the Architectural Heritage Fund, Historic England, and Cornwall Council. Management indicated that the market can be accessed via a new entrance lobby on Alma Place, a public walkway traversing the site on Station Hill, from the Fair Meadow car park, or just off Fore Street via Market Way.