Brasted's in Framingham Pigot to be turned into home

New plans have been drawn up for the former Brasted's hotel in Framingham Pigot, which closed to the public nearly six months ago.

The venue has continued offering private dining bookings but could soon be turned into a four-bedroom home under designs lodged with South Norfolk Council. 

The team behind Brasted's have turned their focus to Caistor Hall Hotel, which they acquired and refurbished in 2021, where they are seeking to open a new bistro. 

Brasted's directors, Chris Busby, left, and Nick Mills (Image: Denise Bradley) The restaurant in Framingham Pigot opened in 2004 and quickly became a renowned spot - even hosting a small private lunch party for Queen Elizabeth II in 2010.

Nick Mills, managing director of the business, announced the closure of the restaurant in May.

He said: "It is with mixed emotions that we close our cherished Brasted's restaurant. 

"This is not the end of Brasted's and we have a long-term plan to create a magnificent destination at Caistor Hall - including a new Brasted's brasserie at the site later this year.

"Caistor Hall has slowly been refurbished and is a wonderful addition to the brand and we are delighted with the progress that has been made so far."

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Caistor Hall at Caistor St Edmund (Image: Bill Smith) While the Framingham Pigot venue has remained available for private hire, the application lodged with South Norfolk Council states the site, which included five hotel rooms, is now "vacant". 

Bosses at Caistor Hall have also lodged plans to refurbish and remodel a coach house into a new restaurant at the site. The 12-table bistro would include a new courtyard, terrace, stage, bar and toilets.

It is not clear whether this will be a Brasted's restaurant or a new offering from the team. 

South Norfolk Council will consider each application in due course.