News
New tenant for Old Duchy Palace
Wednesday 11th November 2026
Cornwall Buildings Preservation Trust (CBPT) issued the following Press Release on 11th November 2026:-
"CBPT is very pleased to announce that it has a new tenant in place at Old Duchy Palace.
Jade Grafton has taken over the building on a 5-year lease and plans to open The Lost Bookshop and Tearooms in early December, in time for the Dickensian evening. The new business is developing a comprehensive website which can be seen here.
After more than two years of vacancy the Trust is delighted that Old Duchy Palace will soon be open again."
About Cornwall Buildings Preservation Trust (CBPT): CBPT is a small independent charity founded in 1973 and run by volunteers dedicated to rescuing historic buildings.
The recent works at Old Duchy Palace were paid for by a grant from the UK Government Shared Prosperity Fund and by National Lottery players through the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
More details about the Trust and its work can be found at: https://cornwallbpt.org.uk/ or by emailing: trustees@cornwallbpt.org.uk
A history of the Duchy Palace is available on the CBPT website.
Image: Jade Grafton and Jonny Marsh outside Duchy Palace. Credit: The Lost Bookshop & Tea Rooms via facebook