A PRESTIGIOUS venue is offering local businesses free use of meeting rooms.

The Courthouse, the former Knutsford Crown Court in the centre of town, reopened last year after a major refurbishment.

The 200-year-old Grade II listed building has been transformed into a swish bar, restaurant, event venue and boutique hotel.

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Knutsford Guardian: The former Knutsford Crown Court building has been completely transformedThe former Knutsford Crown Court building has been completely transformed (Image: The Courthouse)

This so-called ‘jewel in the Flat Cap Hotels crown’ now wants to support local businesses.

Manager Jemma Marshall said: “Giving back to the community and becoming an integral part of Knutsford is at the top of our priorities.

Knutsford Guardian: Jemma Marshall, manager of The CourthouseJemma Marshall, manager of The Courthouse (Image: The Courthouse)

“The Courthouse is a building with a long-standing history.

“We want to build further upon this, ensuring that it is the place for the local community to frequent no matter the occasion.

“Whether it be for a catch up over coffee with long lost friends, celebrating milestones and birthdays with family in our courtroom or for local business meetings.”

Knutsford Guardian: Knutsford businesses are being offered up to an hour's free use of meeting rooms at The CourthouseKnutsford businesses are being offered up to an hour's free use of meeting rooms at The Courthouse (Image: The Courthouse)

Knutsford businesses are being offered up to one hour's free use of a meeting room.

To book, businesses can call 0330 137 3771 or email events@flatcaphotels.com