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Oct 2020

Last Updated: 09/10/2020

Newby Hall's 'great relief' at £450,000 government grant

by Thomas Barrett

| 09 Oct, 2020

Newby Hall has received a £450,000 government grant that will ensure the attraction will remain open to the public into 2021 and beyond. 2020 has seen all major events, weddings and corporate events cancelled.

Newby Hall

The owner of Newby Hall has expressed 'great relief and gratitude' at receiving a £450,000 government grant to ensure the popular attraction remains open to the public into 2021 and beyond.

The money has come from a £103m Cultural Recovery Fund for Heritage, aimed at safeguarding the future of heritage venues such as Newby, which have been hit hard by coronavirus restrictions.

2020 has seen all major events, weddings and corporate events cancelled at Newby Hall. While the gardens opened to the public in early June, visitor numbers are down by around 75%.

Owner Richard Compton said without the funding there was a "real threat" that Newby could close to the public.

He said:

"Our business model, relying on day visitors and events, has allowed us to stand alone financially and add a little each year in terms of restoration and improvements. Covid and 2020 has shattered all plans and posed a real financial threat to Newby.

"This funding has allowed the business model to be rebuilt for 2021, thus safeguarding the wonderful house and the award-winning gardens for future generations of visitors to enjoy."

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