Heritage Walks, with Loughborough Heritage Open Weekend

Members of Loughborough Library Local Studies Group will lead four walks over the weekend, explaining the stories of Loughborough suffragettes, the WWI zeppelin raid route in Loughborough, Loughborough's art deco buildings and a tour of Loughborough's town centre heritage sites. Each walk will be accompanied by a free information leaflet. We will commence from Charnwood Museum steps in Queens Park, Granby Street, Loughborough and return there afterwards. Car Parking is available on Granby Street Car Park pay and display.
Booking is essential, please book at Loughborough Library main counter during staffed hours or email [email protected] stating name and phone number and which walk you would like to join. Numbers are restricted so book early. All the walks will be of about one and half hours duration. Please wear sensible walking shoes. Please note there are no qualified first aiders on these walks.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 14 September:

1000-1130 Suffragette Walk, 1400-1530 Zeppelin Walk

Sunday 15 September:

1000-1130 Art Deco Walk, 1400-1530 Heritage Sites Walk

Location & directions

Loughborough Library, 31 Granby Street, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3DU

Directions:

Sat Nav LE11 3DU Queens Park entrance is opposite Loughborough Library on Granby Street. The Museum is situated just inside the gates, the steps leading up to the main entrance is our meeting place for the heritage walks.

Contact on day:

Sharon Gray

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Book via the main counter in person at Loughborough Library during staffed hours or by email [email protected], state name and contact number acceptance will be on first come first served basis and maximum numbers apply. We do not have first aid facilities on the walks and can only summon an ambulance. Wear sensible shoes.

Booking contact name:

Sharon Gray Local Studies

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking opens:

01 Jul 2024 10:00 AM

Booking closes:

09 Sep 2024 04:00 PM

Accessibility details

If you have special needs of any kind please make sure you state them when booking please bring your carer with you on the walk if you need assistance. We do not have first aid facilities on the walks and can only summon an ambulance. Wear sensible shoes. Toilet facilities are available in the park 7.30am to 3.30pm on Saturday and Sunday, in the Museum cafe Saturday 10am - 4pm. Sunday 10am-3.30pm these times are subject to change but up to date information will be available on the day. Public toilets are available in the town centre Saturday 8.30am – 5.30pm Sunday 9.00am-4.30pm

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:

15

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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