Metro Bank champions family run High Brockholme Barns with growth focused refinancing package
Metro Bank has provided a refinancing facility to High Brockholme Barns, a North Yorkshire–based wedding and events venue that has rapidly grown since opening 18 months ago.
Metro Bank’s Commercial banking supports small to medium size businesses across a range of sectors. The bank’s relationship management service means commercial customers can benefit from relationship managers dedicated to providing tailored support and sector specific expertise.
Situated on land that has remained in the Hugill family for three generations, High Brockholme Barns continues a long tradition of family stewardship. First acquired in 1924 and originally operated as a mixed dairy farm, the estate has continually evolved over the course of the country it has been under the Hugill’s custodianship. In 2024, the existing land was transformed into a luxury wedding and events venue, comprised of an events barn housing the ceremony room, a six-bed detached house for up to 12 guests and four three-bedroom units, as well as a honeymoon suite, all of which can accommodate up to 26 guests.
Leon Sloyan, head of Commercial Lending at Metro Bank said: “We’re pleased to support a family-run enterprise in the hospitality sector with this refinancing package to fuel their next phase of growth. Venues such as High Brockholme Barns are also a hub for other business services, supporting local jobs and business owners.”
Heather Hugill, co-owner of High Brockholme Barns said: “We’re thrilled to secure this refinancing package, which will act as a vital springboard as we move into the next phase of our growth. As an estate that has remained in our family for three generations, it meant a great deal to us that Jordan and the Metro Bank team truly understood our story and supported us throughout the funding process. Their relationship‑led approach gave us real confidence, and we’re excited about what this next chapter will bring.”