Historic East Yorkshire building restored for new occupants in £550k project

An office building in Beverley, East Yorkshire, is now a hub of business and learning following a successful restoration, remodelling and refurbishment programme.

Minster House forms part of the market town’s Flemingate centre and has been modernised by owner Wykeland Group in a £550k project.

The revamped 19th century building, in the shadow of Beverley Minster, now houses offices of brand specialist Miller Graphics UK and global food and pet food industry supplier BHJ as well as an East Riding College adult learning facility.

Minster House’s convenient location means staff, clients and other visitors have the benefits of shops, cafés and restaurants within the thriving Flemingate retail and leisure destination on their doorstep, as well as excellent transport links, with Beverley Rail Station just a short stroll away.

David Donkin, property director of Hull based Wykeland, developer and owner of the Flemingate centre, said: “We’re delighted that Minster House is now such a busy and vibrant workspace and learning environment. That has justified our very significant investment in fully renovating and modernising this characterful building.

“The new occupiers are very welcome additions to the thriving community at Flemingate as it continues to grow as a place for people to shop, socialise, spend leisure time, work and study.”

Miller Graphics UK, a business “bringing brands to life” across 11 countries through digital imaging and other services, was the first new occupier to move into Minster House in March last year, relocating from its previous base in Bridlington.

Neil Theobald, Studio Supervisor at Millers Graphics UK, said: “We moved into Minster House just before lockdown last year but then worked from home. Now it’s great to have the whole team coming back to the office in a phased return with varied hours for each member of staff.

“It’s important to restore confidence for everyone in and around the office after a long time away working from home due to Covid-19, but Minster House is our home and everyone loves working here.”