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Oct 2020
Newby Hall's 'great relief' at £450,000 government grant
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.
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