Beverley’s Treasure House Set to Reopen Following £3.3 Million Renovation

A cultural facility is preparing to welcome the public once more after undergoing a period of refurbishment. The Treasure House in Beverley, East Yorkshire, which closed in September 2023 for a £3.3 million renovation, is scheduled to reopen on December 10. The building has been renamed the Champney Treasure House, acknowledging John Edward Champney, a local businessman from the early 20th century who made substantial contributions to the initial Beverley Public Library and Art Gallery. According to the council, the refurbished premises will now accommodate the town’s register office, customer service centre, and tourism information centre, alongside enhancements to the existing museum, archives, and art gallery. Councillor Nick Coultish, the East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s cabinet member for culture, leisure, and tourism, stated that the inauguration of the Champney Treasure House “marks a significant milestone.” He added that it is anticipated to evolve into “a destination where people can come together, explore, learn and celebrate,” in addition to providing “essential services.” The town’s register office has relocated from Walkergate House as a component of the renovation project. Lynsey Helme and Nathan Makey, a couple from Hornsea, expressed their “really excited” feelings about being among the initial couples to marry at the location. They commented: “It will be a story we can tell our children, and they can tell their children. Our wedding will become part of the history of the building.”