Rutland Mills is the final piece in a ten-acre regeneration masterplan that is breathing new life into Wakefield’s riverside. The plan converts the space into a mixed-use, inclusive, creative, and cultural cluster with world-class facilities. The project is being delivered over two phases, the first of which completed in December 2022.

Phase 1 of Tileyard North includes four buildings and a significant public realm offer in the form of a new central courtyard. The buildings provide approximately 60,000 sqft  for a number of uses, including workspace, education, a multi-use event space, a bistro café and gin bar.

The new central courtyard allows for breakout activity at the ground floor, as well as providing the opportunity for large scale events, such as music and food and drink festivals.

The complex of nineteenth century buildings had been derelict for 20 years, and many of the spaces had deteriorated significantly. However, we have managed to retain over 80% of the original building fabric, carefully repairing and re-purposing each space.

Phase 2 of Tileyard North includes a further three buildings, including a new building and the completion of the full public realm offer.

Starting on site in 2023 and completing in 2024, this phase boasts complementary uses including a hotel, Grade A workspace, and a restaurant which will benefit from a riverside pier for outdoor dining overlooking the River Calder.