These fresh paint strokes mark the beginning of the house’s return to being the gem of York city centre as it comes to the final stages of a £2.6 million restoration this Autumn.

The Opening Doors Restoration project for York Mansion House was made possible by National Lottery players through a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF), funding from City of York Council and a variety of grants and generous donations totalling £2.6 million.

The project improves the visitor experience by beautifully restoring this gem of York’s architectural history, allowing more people than ever to enjoy it”.