Help us to restore Loughborough's Crystal Palace!

The grade II listed canopy is more than 110 years old. It now needs the biggest renovation of its life. We repaired a short section in 2006 and estimate the complete job (including the street level entrance roof) will cost £500,000.

Our fundraising plan will involve applying for a number of grants. A generous £50,000 pledge is already in the pot. However your generosity is vital. We're appealing for £120,000 towards the total.

We're ready to start work. Loughborough's Crystal Palace could be fully restored in less than two years if we can keep the funds flowing.

Vital Statistics

• "Dagger Boards", 1200 (around £10 each)
• Outside gutters, 58 (around £100 each)
• Panes of glass, 816 (on average £60 each)
• Glazing bars, 840 (at about £40 each)
• Trimmer beams, 28 (at about £500 each)

How You Can Help

Please use the options to the right to either donate online or to download a donation form.

Donate any amount and we'll add you to the online roll of honour on our website.

Donate £300 or more and we'll add your name to a sepcial display board at Loughborough once work is complete.

Donate £600 or more and you'll be invited to a VIP ceremony to mark the end of the project.

Donate £900 or more and receive an invitation to ride in a freight brakevan during a GCR gala.

Donate £1100 or more and you'll be invited to ride on the footplate of Oliver Cromwell plus you'll receive regular exclusive email updates on the progress of the work.