The first stage in the development of Woodlawn House as a destination is the creation of a visitor centre. This will serve as a guide to the local monuments and walking trails throughout the estate, a history exhibit for the house and surroundings and a cafe and eatery.
While small in terms of scope and investment, the visitor centre will bring the estate back into a basic level of use, open it up to the public and take the first steps towards revitalising the area, acting as a pilot for the larger projects in following years. It will also represent the first permanent employment on the estate in many decades.