The historic Buttermarket in Redruth is set to open its doors next month following a £4 million renovation.
The historic marketplace is being transformed into a modern food and shopping hub, featuring a collection of ‘street food style’ businesses within a shared dining hall, retail spaces and a large courtyard where events can be held.
The development also contains workspaces and a gallery.
Buttermarket general manager, Jonathan Bray, said: “As we reach the home straight it’s exciting to see the space start to come alive, and we cannot wait to welcome guests through our freshly painted doors in September.
“The Buttermarket has been in the works for several years, initial fundraising to purchase the dilapidated courtyard began way back in 2017. So, to see the final pieces coming together is immensely satisfying.”
Businesses confirmed to be taking up residence at the new Buttermarket include Bango Kitchen in the food hall, Saint Piran Cycling in the new ‘Mining Exchange’ retail establishment and community lead digital station Redruth Radio.
Vicki Kent, heritage development trust project manager at Community Interest Company, Redruth Revival, which managed the project, added: “Redruth Revival’s goal is to contribute to the development of a strong, sustainable, and socially inclusive economy in Redruth that will benefit our communities and our businesses.
“The Buttermarket is the first property we have refurbished, and the hope is its success will generate profit which in turn can be used to save and re-purpose another of our town’s historic buildings.”
The Buttermarket will officially be opened on Friday, September 20.