The Piece Hall Trust post Covid lockdown reopening statement
The Editor
From Monday 15 June The Piece Hall is stepping up re-opening plans:
15 June – 3 July
Some retailers - Al’s Emporium, Eden Keshia, G’s Cakes, Just Gaia, Leon Dewhurst and Yorkshire Gallery - will be opening on an appointment only basis. Elder restaurant will be running their 'Elder at Home' weekly delivery and collection service. Please contact them direct to book. They will be open 10am – 4pm, Monday-Saturday during this period, closed on Sunday.
Saturday 4 July
The Piece Hall will re-open to the public. Initially, opening hours will be 10-4, Tuesday to Sunday (6 days a week) They will be closed on Mondays. A maximum of 500 people will be allowed in the building at any one time.
The Piece Hall aims to be fully re-open at a date to be determined and based on government advice and expected visitor numbers.
The have been putting in place plans for a phased re-opening of the building in ways that will keep their tenants, staff and visitors safe. Sanitizer stations will be introduced at the entrances of The Piece Hall and throughout the courtyard. As part of their risk assessments each of their tenants will also be providing sanitizer stations for customers’ use.
Additional cleaning will be taking place throughout the day. The gents toilet facilities will be next to the Deli with the ladies by Gin Lane.
Throughout the phased re-opening period, entry will be through North Gate (Woolshops) and exit will be from West Gate (Westgate Arcade).
Those independent businesses operating from The Piece Hall that are able to re-open will do so from 10am on 4 July. Keep checking their social media feeds to check which tenants are open and they will publish regular updates on their website.
Some businesses, events and activities will take longer to reopen or to be rescheduled. They will continue to monitor government guidelines to ensure all activities can return safely when the time is right.
When they re-open, it will be a different, socially distanced experience but with the same warm welcome that everyone has come to expect from a visit to The Piece Hall. they’re looking forward to having you back.
