3. Drill Hall Development
Partner
Lincoln College
Project Description
The Drill Hall project reopened an iconic, much-loved, culturally important building at the heart of the city centre. A symbol of local and national recovery, the building closed its doors at the start of the national pandemic and reopened in December 2021 as a brand new revitalised venture, building on its core purpose and meeting the needs of the local communities and businesses. Before the end of 2024, The Drill had sold over 56,595 across 175 shows since reopening with Aladdin in 2021.
The provision of a renewed venue provides a wide range of services, drive a sustainable economic future for this iconic space and strengthen this local cultural asset. Located on the edge of one of the most economically deprived wards in Lincolnshire, The Drill offers a leisure venue for local community groups to meet, adult training provision that provide both routeways to employment and Continuous Professional Development for local priority sectors.
In addition, The Drill runs The Butterfly Club: an accessible club night for adults with additional needs and their carers which occurs monthly.
The venue was also awarded a Spotlight Achievement Award in 2024 for a number of sell out shows and turning a profit, which goes back into improving education in Lincoln and continuing to provide a community driven hub for entertainment and the arts.
Total project cost: £1,550,000
Town Deal funding: £1,000,000
The interior of The Drill's main area.
The Drill Video - Be Lincoln Town Deal