Built on the largest sandhill in the area, The Mount was originally the centre point of Fleetwood, and was designed by eminent architect Decimus Burton in the 1800s.

The pavilion previously functioned as an observatory and signaling point, while prior to this, it was used as a prospect point for its access to stunning views across Morecambe Bay to the Lake District. Purcell have transformed the pavilion into an education, exhibition, and function space.

Our team reinstated the building’s historic details such as the ground floor dormers and benches, creating a pleasant environment to take in the spectacular view over Fleetwood and the Wyre estuary.

Dedicated attention has been paid to sensitively restore the building. The original balustrading details, louvres, and paint colour scheme are based on historical photographs and paint analysis of the site, while the copper roof has also been reinstated to its dome.

The blocked windows and doors have been reopened and its lower ground floor reinstated to create an attractive and welcoming entrance. This will now provide additional accommodation for a café, artist—in-residence, and a volunteering hub. Ryder Landscape’s landscape proposals included the removal of non-native tree species planted in the 1980s to reinstate the visual relationship between the two buildings and between the pavilion and the town centre.