Official opening for Corn Exchange after revamp
A historic corn exchange is set to officially reopen this Easter after two years of renovations.
Doncaster's restored Corn Exchange, which features five new shops and a café, will reopen to the public on Sunday.
The Grade II listed building has had a £5m revamp which was completed last November.
Dan Swaine, director of place at City of Doncaster Council, said: "This is exciting news for Doncaster and a fantastic opportunity for people to visit the city centre over the Easter weekend."
The renovation included fixing the roof, improving drainage and restoring the old windows and stonework.
New features such as a staircase, LED lights, better heating and accessible toilets have been added.
The classic architecture has been maintained and artisan Victorian-style shopfronts have been added to the former concert hall, which was built in 1870.
The shops will be open from Tuesdays to Saturdays.
The venue will host events including music performances and monthly indoor markets.
Michelle Hobson, leasing manager at Market Asset Management, which runs the building, said: "The attention surrounding the Corn Exchange has been overwhelmingly positive so far and we're proud to launching this iconic venue with such a fantastic mix of traders.
"We've worked closely with the council to restore the Corn Exchange back to many of its original features. The high-quality feel of the building's interiors and the buzz it has created for the city is quite special."
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