Town Deal: Wesley Chapel Redevelopment

The Wesley Chapel is a prominent Grade II-listed Victorian Methodist Chapel, built in 1873. It is an important heritage asset for the town, located at the end of Victoria Road, near the Council’s Civic Centre and directly opposite Middleton Grange Shopping Centre.

The building suffered extensively including by fires between 2001 and 2021 and costs are high to restore the building in a way that preserves it as a heritage asset and is in keeping with the quality of restoration needed for a Grade II listed building. The cost of restoring historic buildings is often higher than the owner's commercial end-value of and this difference between cost and value is known as the 'conservation deficit'. It is often the reason that heritage buildings are not viable to restore and preserve.

The Town Deal investment of £1.4 million is funding this conservation deficit to enable the project to proceed, while the owner funds the majority of the costs, more than £2.5 million.

Historic England, the public body that ensures our heritage environment is protected, support and recognise the importance of the project in helping to deliver economic growth through restoring heritage buildings.

The project will deliver a high-end boutique style wedding and events venue with 36 rooms and four commercial units, which is required to serve the growing tourist and business communities as these sectors grow, whilst making the heart of Hartlepool town centre work better as a destination.

Project Update December 2025...

The redevelopment and restoration of the building has progressed significantly in 2025 and expected completion is now April 2026. Videos on this page show some of the progress to date, and following the external restoration of the building completed earlier in 2025, the internal redevelopment is progressing quickly. With the lift installed and internal work to install the kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms well underway, 2026 will see the venue spaces come to life and opening ready for the summer.

The Town Deal investment of £1.4 million is funding this conservation deficit to enable the project to proceed, while the owner funds the majority of the costs, more than £2.5 million.

Project Update December 2025...

Questions

Wesley Chapel Hotel Redevelopment

Please ask the Team any question you have about the Wesley Chapel Hotel Development.

Share my daughter has completed the online form with, request to be married there on 18\10\27.The opening date was set for summer 2026 at the time. It is only a year away and she was at least hoping for some update or photographs of the interiors which we believe is happening now, we noticed a lot of the scaffolding removed outside. If she is not able to marry in the wesley as there are no allocation for a wedding license at this time. are expecting around 100 guests and overnight stays, with the amount of money we will be paying and the short time we are reluctant to look elsewhere as the Wesley is part of my daughters history, the completion date is long past said date of 2025. on Facebook Share my daughter has completed the online form with, request to be married there on 18\10\27.The opening date was set for summer 2026 at the time. It is only a year away and she was at least hoping for some update or photographs of the interiors which we believe is happening now, we noticed a lot of the scaffolding removed outside. If she is not able to marry in the wesley as there are no allocation for a wedding license at this time. are expecting around 100 guests and overnight stays, with the amount of money we will be paying and the short time we are reluctant to look elsewhere as the Wesley is part of my daughters history, the completion date is long past said date of 2025. on X (formerly Twitter) Share my daughter has completed the online form with, request to be married there on 18\10\27.The opening date was set for summer 2026 at the time. It is only a year away and she was at least hoping for some update or photographs of the interiors which we believe is happening now, we noticed a lot of the scaffolding removed outside. If she is not able to marry in the wesley as there are no allocation for a wedding license at this time. are expecting around 100 guests and overnight stays, with the amount of money we will be paying and the short time we are reluctant to look elsewhere as the Wesley is part of my daughters history, the completion date is long past said date of 2025. on Linkedin Email my daughter has completed the online form with, request to be married there on 18\10\27.The opening date was set for summer 2026 at the time. It is only a year away and she was at least hoping for some update or photographs of the interiors which we believe is happening now, we noticed a lot of the scaffolding removed outside. If she is not able to marry in the wesley as there are no allocation for a wedding license at this time. are expecting around 100 guests and overnight stays, with the amount of money we will be paying and the short time we are reluctant to look elsewhere as the Wesley is part of my daughters history, the completion date is long past said date of 2025. link

my daughter has completed the online form with, request to be married there on 18\10\27.The opening date was set for summer 2026 at the time. It is only a year away and she was at least hoping for some update or photographs of the interiors which we believe is happening now, we noticed a lot of the scaffolding removed outside. If she is not able to marry in the wesley as there are no allocation for a wedding license at this time. are expecting around 100 guests and overnight stays, with the amount of money we will be paying and the short time we are reluctant to look elsewhere as the Wesley is part of my daughters history, the completion date is long past said date of 2025.

Gillian Williams asked 9 days ago

Thank you for the question and we appreciate your need for an update. We have flagged the urgent request with Jomast, the owners of the building, so we hope that you receive a direct response shortly. The impressive redevelopment is nearing its completion and has taken longer than we all hoped, mainly as a result of the delays caused by the 2023 fire after restoration had started. We are working closely with Jomast to ensure the venue is operational as soon as possible, but unfortunately we have not received confirmation of opening dates yet.
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Can you get married in the Wesley? Will they have a licence to marry? What date will it be open from?

Rachel Whitfield asked 4 months ago

Thank you for your questions, The Wesley will be a licensed wedding venue and we are currently awaiting confirmation from the owners of the opening date. There will be a website launching soon with more details and where people can register their interest. We will post more information here as soon as its available.
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Would this be open this October to host a wedding party?

Rachel stuart asked 5 months ago

Thank you so much for your question, it is unlikely the venue will be open for October and we are awaiting confirmation from the owners of the opening date. There will be a website launching soon with more details and where people can register their interest. We will post more information here as soon as its available.
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Clara asked 6 months ago

Thank you for your question, the Wesley is due to open later this year with the date yet to be confirmed. The venue website will be launched in the coming weeks which will provide contact details for more information and for registering interest, and we will provide a link to the website on this page as soon as its live.
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Will be interested when it opens because my wife and I were the last couple to marry their on September 1st 1973. It would be nice to book for a meal.

David Hauxwell asked 7 months ago

Hello David, thank you so much for messaging the Wesley Chapel page and that’s a lovely story to hear. We’re delighted that the restoration of the beautiful building is nearing completion and we will be updating the information here as soon as the opening date is confirmed including how to contact the venue.
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Bev hart asked 7 months ago

Thank you for the question, the Council is liaising with Jomast the developer and operator to confirm the completion and opening date for later this year, and information on booking the venue will be published here as soon as possible.
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Hotel Data Ltd asked 8 months ago

Thank you for your question. The completion and opening dates are still being finalised as the operational structure is still being developed, with further updates to be posted on this page in the coming weeks.
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Jeff Robertson asked 9 months ago

Thank you for your question, yes an operator will be in place for the opening of the Wesley Chapel, and further details of the opening this year will be provided in due course.
Share Hi! I would like to know who would be best to contact to discuss a collaboration once the venue is up and running as a wedding venue. I am a Hartlepool born and bred, award-winning Wedding Celebrant (who also does naming ceremonies) and I would love to establish myself as a recommended supplier or even resident Celebrant in a building that was a huge part of my early adulthood. I look forward to hearing from you. on Facebook Share Hi! I would like to know who would be best to contact to discuss a collaboration once the venue is up and running as a wedding venue. I am a Hartlepool born and bred, award-winning Wedding Celebrant (who also does naming ceremonies) and I would love to establish myself as a recommended supplier or even resident Celebrant in a building that was a huge part of my early adulthood. I look forward to hearing from you. on X (formerly Twitter) Share Hi! I would like to know who would be best to contact to discuss a collaboration once the venue is up and running as a wedding venue. I am a Hartlepool born and bred, award-winning Wedding Celebrant (who also does naming ceremonies) and I would love to establish myself as a recommended supplier or even resident Celebrant in a building that was a huge part of my early adulthood. I look forward to hearing from you. on Linkedin Email Hi! I would like to know who would be best to contact to discuss a collaboration once the venue is up and running as a wedding venue. I am a Hartlepool born and bred, award-winning Wedding Celebrant (who also does naming ceremonies) and I would love to establish myself as a recommended supplier or even resident Celebrant in a building that was a huge part of my early adulthood. I look forward to hearing from you. link

Hi! I would like to know who would be best to contact to discuss a collaboration once the venue is up and running as a wedding venue. I am a Hartlepool born and bred, award-winning Wedding Celebrant (who also does naming ceremonies) and I would love to establish myself as a recommended supplier or even resident Celebrant in a building that was a huge part of my early adulthood. I look forward to hearing from you.

Joanne M asked 9 months ago

Hi Joanne and thank you for the question. The Wesley is due to open this year following its full restoration as an events venue, but Hartlepool Council will not be the operator of the venue. If you can email us directly at TownDeal@hartlepool.gov.uk we will respond to your query but also pass on your contact details to Jomast who will be operating the venue so that you can liaise with them directly, hope this helps.
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Neil Newbury asked 9 months ago

Thank you for your question, and yes the Wesley Chapel will be able to host weddings and functions when it is completed. We are working with the owners as the restoration and redevelopment nears completion, and will hopefully be able to publish details of opening dates and contact details soon.