Newstead Abbey is to receive a funding boost to carry out urgent repairs on the historic house.
The historic house is set to receive a share of just over £5 million to protect it for present and future generations
Investment forms part of the Arts Everywhere Fund, a bumper £1.5 billion package to support cultural infrastructure projects.
Newstead Abbey is amongst 130 receiving a needed cash boost. The funding has been allocated to help open up access to facilities, complete much needed building projects and upgrade technology on site.
The venue will receive £1,550,747 for urgent repairs to the former home of the poet Lord Byron, which has immense historical and architectural importance. The money will be used for urgent repairs to the slate roofs, rainwater systems and internal ceilings to make the building wind and watertight, protecting the heritage and culture items it has inside.
Culture Secretary, Lisa Nandy said: “Arts and culture are the beating hearts of our communities, they have the power to unite us in the face of division and break down barriers to opportunity. We want to harness the power to help us build a brighter future for the people of the East Midlands.”
