Historic Cusworth Hall has been presented with a £116,000 grant to help preserve its future.

Doncaster Council has secured the Arts Council investment for the country home which overlooks the city and regularly welcomes thousands of visitors to its museum.

Coun David Nevett (City of Doncaster Council’s Cabinet Member for Adults, Wellbeing and Culture, said: “I am delighted to share the excellent news that Arts Council England has awarded £116,000 to support a programme of work that will strengthen the long-term sustainability of Cusworth Hall and Park.

“This investment will enable City of Doncaster Council to develop a new commercial plan for the site, expand and enhance volunteering opportunities, and undertake a full architectural assessment of the Bothy to understand its future potential and commercial viability.

Cusworth Hall has been awarded a £116,000 Arts Council grant.

placeholder image — Cusworth Hall has been awarded a £116,000 Arts Council grant.

"Each of these elements is vital to securing a resilient future for the Hall, the Park, and the communities who greatly value them.

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“This funding recognises the significance of Cusworth Hall and Park as one of Doncaster’s most important heritage assets and supports our wider ambition to ensure the site continues to create, connect and thrive.

“My thanks go to Arts Council England for their confidence in Doncaster, and to the officers and partners whose work has made this investment possible. It represents another positive step forward for our heritage and cultural offer and for the sustainable future of Cusworth Hall and Park.”

The Grade II listed Bothy, which sits in the grounds of the Hall, is currently used as groundskeeping stores and teaching space with plans for its restoration.