We are sorry to inform everyone that the much loved Wythenshawe Hall was damaged due to a fire in the early hours of Tuesday 15th March. Fortunately the Fire Service did an amazing job to save the building from complete destruction and we would like to thank them for their valiant efforts in limiting the damage.

We will not be defeated by this setback and we will continue to work closely in partnership with Manchester City Council on future plans to repair and restore the hall to its former glory so that we can once again reopen it to the public.

This is a much-loved iconic building in Wythenshawe and as we expected the public response has been overwhelming. The Friends Group would like to thank everyone for their messages of support during this very emotional time.

Although we are devastated by these events the good news is that the building is still standing and it will not deter the group from putting on our planned future activities. Albeit that these won't be in the hall itself but in the grounds. We will provide all updates on our events on our website www.wythenshawehall.com

There are many well-wishers from near and far who want to donate money and the Friends of Wythenshawe Hall would greatly appreciate any donation to help us continue as a group, keep open days happening right through the year and most important of all restore our beautiful hall and reopen this iconic Wythenshawe building for all to see.

Thank you,

Paul Selby, Vice chairman of the Friends of Wythenshawe Hall