The Generator, alongside Loughborough Heritage Open Weekend

The Generator Hall, along with The Old Art College, are the last remaining Technical College buildings from the time of Herbert Schofield - an inspirational educationalist. The College provided training as industries developed in the late 19th and early 20th Century and formed the basis for the now internationally renowned Loughborough University. The extraordinary generators (U-Boat engines salvaged after WWI), in the Generator Hall, provided electricity for the many College buildings in the centre of the town.

The iconic space of the Generator Hall will be an inclusive arts and culture centre serving the diverse communities of Loughborough.

The builders currently occupy the building (as of April 2024), and the building will be completed in Spring 2025. This is a very unique opportunity for a tour whilst building work is underway.

Once complete, the Generator will run events, performances, programmes, exhibitions and initiatives that celebrate the richness of diversity and encourage dialogue, understanding, and connection.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 14 September:

1000, 1100, 1200, 1400 & 1500

Sunday 15 September:

1000, 1100, 1200, 1400 & 1500

Location & directions

The Generator, Packe Street, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3EZ

Directions:

The double blue barn doors on Packe Street (close to the Frederick St) will be open for tours.

Contact on day:

Jill Vincent

Telephone number:

+447531299307

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Please pre-book via Eventbrite.

Booking website:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/the-generator-cic-34382521619

Booking opens:

01 Jul 2024 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

13 Sep 2024 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

Please note that the floor is broken and uneven, we recommend robust shoes as the space will be an active building site. Hard hats will be provided.

Additional information

Facilities - Refreshments, toilets etc next door at Public and Plants. Parking nearby on Granby Street, or various local paid carparks.

Max no of people per tour:

10

Est. tour duration:

0 hour(s) 45 minute(s)

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