Nympsfield Community Pub Limited has secured £208,000 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to support the rescue and restoration of the historic Rose & Crown Inn.
The award represents a major milestone in the community-led effort to safeguard the Grade II listed building and return it to the heart of village life as a thriving, community-owned pub.
The funding will enable urgent heritage works, including a full roof replacement, structural timber repairs, restoration of the unique spring-fed cellar cooling system, and improvements to accessibility. These interventions will protect the building’s historic fabric and ensure it can once again serve as a vibrant community hub.
The project will also deliver a permanent heritage display and digital archive, celebrating the Inn’s long history as a landmark of the village and a focal point for social connection across generations.
Chairperson of Nympsfield Community Pub Limited, Matthew Burke, said: “This is a landmark moment for our village. Thanks to National Lottery players, we can now save the Rose & Crown Inn and bring it back as a thriving, welcoming community hub. Our 428 shareholders, our supporters, and the many local suppliers who have backed us from the start have shown extraordinary commitment, and this grant ensures their efforts will result in a restored, resilient pub at the heart of Nympsfield once again.”
Stuart McLeod, Director of England – London & South at The National Lottery Heritage Fund, said: “Communities are at the heart of everything we do and this project is a wonderful example of that in action. The Rose & Crown’s story is inspiring – a pub shaped and saved by the very community it has served for over 300 years. Thanks to National Lottery players, this Grade II listed building will be restored, made more accessible, and its rich history brought to life for future generations.”
The project will now move into the delivery phase, working with specialist contractors, volunteers, and Gloucestershire Archives to bring the project to fruition.
