One of Sutton’s most historic buildings will reopen its doors next month after undergoing a £1.9 million revamp.

The 518-year-old Whitehall Museum, in Malden Road, is a Grade II* listed Tudor building which has remained closed for repairs since April 2016.

But after a £1.5 million Heritage Lottery Fund grant was secured, there are now hopes it will attract more visitors with its local history, art, and new activities from June 16.

Cheam councillor Holly Ramsey said: “I am thrilled that Whitehall will be reopening after vital repair works.

“Whitehall is a fabulous historic asset to the Village and hopefully I can speak for the community when I say we are hugely grateful to the Heritage Lottery Fund for their grant which meant that Whitehall could be given a new lease of life.

“The Friends of Whitehall have worked incredibly hard to ensure Whitehall thrives and they have also ensured the community has still been able experience Whitehall whilst it has been closed with 'Pop Up Whitehall’.”

An additional £140,000 has been contributed to the project by the council alongside a further £10,000 by the Friends of Whitehall charity, while contributions have increased the sums.

Among the renovations include tackling damp issues and removing ‘intrusive’ 20th Century fixtures.

Friends of Whitehall chairman David Aldous-Cook, at the time of the museum’s impending closure, said the charity was ‘really looking forward’ to its development and reopening.

He added: “There is a lot that needs to be done to the place, like rewiring and getting rid of damp, but we had a look at the plans and then it will have a very interesting layout when it opens again.

“And another important thing will be the access for handicapped people, such as those with wheelchairs and walking sticks, who will really be able to enjoy the museum.”