Cheshire
Properties and events in Cheshire
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Wharf Wide Web
A video series exploring how one small place in England was the nexus to a global network for over 200 years, and how it helped shape the industrial revolution
Hamilton Square Heritage Tour: Town Hall start point
Birkenhead Hamilton Square Heritage Tour focusing on the Anti-Slavery Movement
New Brighton Heritage and Information Centre
Very few towns know exactly when they were created. In 1832 James Atherton.
St Andrew's United Church
Built in 1870, St Andrew’s United Church is a largely Victorian building with some later additions.
Byrne Avenue Baths Heritage Tours
A fully guided tour of the 1930’s Art Deco style Byrne Avenue Baths begins outside this Grade II listed building with a historical and architectural background to the Baths.
Grange Hill: a Landscape of Remembrance
A gentle and mindful walk over Grange Hill and Grange Cemetery, taking in the War Memorial and many of the epitaphs in the cemetery which tell the stories of local people affected by 20th century wars
Birkenhead Priory & St Mary's Tower
Birkenhead Priory is a nearly 900 year old Scheduled Ancient Monument and home to the oldest standing building on Merseyside. The first ferry across the Mersey began here with the Benedictine monks from 1150. Explore our Chapter
Halton Heritage Partnership: A Love Letter
To celebrate the Golden Jubilee of Halton Borough, a very special performance is launching at Norton Priory Museum and Gardens on 6th September at 4:00pm . This performance, by renowned storyteller Gav Cross, will form a love letter of connections.
Uncomfortable Histories Talk
Join us this September in our free, thought provoking, 1 hour Uncomfortable Histories talk and Q&A that will explore a broader picture of Port Sunlight’s past, delving into the history of William Lever’s colonialist enterprises. Appropriate for ages
An intriguing Ghost Walk around Historic Knutsford
As the mist rises from Knutsford's moor, you will follow your guide to experience some of the most bizarre and unusual paranormal events ever to occur in Knutsford
Christ Church United Reformed Church, Port Sunlight
Picturesque garden village of Port Sunlight built end of 19th century, originally constructed by Lord Lever as a home for workers at his soap factory, Lever Brothers, which eventually became Unilever.
Open Building: YMCA Cheshire
Join YMCA Cheshire in the GLO Cafe to find out more about the importance of this locally listed building.
Hooton Park Hangers
See many light and jet aircraft on display or being restored. Other transport artefacts include vehicles, tram, and engines are also on display.
Crewe Heritage Walking Tours
Join Councillor Ben Wye for a walk around Crewe Town Centre to explore our heritage and share fascinating stories and memories of our town.
Central Lodge, Birkenhead Park
This is a self guided tour with explanatory descriptions in each room. Central Lodge is one of the 8 gatehouses built in the early 1840s as part of the original Birkenhead Park.
St Mary’s Church, Eastham
St Mary’s, Grade II listed, mainly 14 th century in origin, with Victorian restoration, many Kempe stained-glass windows, Saxon font.
Open Building: All Saints' Church
Explore this beautiful building full of local history. With displays of how the church came to Crewe, children's activities and a chance to look around this diverse buildings there will be something of interest for everyone.
St Oswalds Church
St Oswald's Church in Bidston, Wirral, is a historic 13th-century Anglican parish church. Renowned for its Gothic architecture and stunning stained glass, it has long been a community and spiritual hub. Join us on Wirral Heritage Day to explore its r
Open Buildings: Explore St Andrew's Church
Explore this beautiful building full of local history. With displays of the building and congregation's history, children's activities and a chance to look around these diverse buildings there will be something of interest for everyone.
Flaybrick Chapels and Cemetery
A public cemetery opened in 1864 and extended in the late 19th century and early 20th century. The layout was designed by Edward Kemp and the buildings by local architects Lucy & Littler. Building listed Grade 2*.
Advertising communication through the ages, from travel to telephones
Our Heritage Open Day event will focus on the role of print advertising in promoting means of communication from the very earliest days, in such areas as transport, wired and wireless communication and everything sent by post.
St Bridget’s Church, West Kirby
Anglican church, dedicated to St Bridget, history of worship for over 1000 years.
Costume Day at Port Sunlight Museum
Join us as we step back in time to 1913 to celebrate Heritage Open Day, uncovering stories of sunlight.
Storeton Woods Guided Walk
A guided walk of Storeton Woods
St James’ Church, New Brighton
St James is a Grade II listed building (Listed 1986) which is a Gothic Revival church of 1854 by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, with elaborately painted canted chancel, five bay north and south arcade.
Visit St.Mary's Church, Great Sankey
Visit our 18th century grade II listed church building and learn more about this place of worship and its people over the years. A wonderful mix of old and new elements, the building underwent a major restoration in 2008
Little Moreton Hall
Discover Little Moreton Hall on our Heritage Open Day and explore the topsy-turvy Tudor house.
Melrose Hall, Hoylake
Melrose Hall is in the centre of the village, used by many organisations and especially part of Old Hoylake.
Beating the Bounds of Greasby
Whilst bathed in late summer sunshine and surrounded by hedgerow fruits and berries, we will walk the entire perimeter of the township of Greasby, exploring the natural features which determined its course and the many clues to the lives of past
West Kirby Museum & History Fair
Special displays and talks including - ‘Acacia Grove and its shops’, 'The History of the RNLI’ ‘Local Routes, Networks and Connections’ ‘Who do you think you are?’ Experts will run a Family History Help Desk.
St Hilary of Poitiers Parish Church,Wallasey
The current church on the site was built in 1859. The Old Tower in the grounds dates from 1537 and contains a Norman Font. The Church has a Willis organ and several stained glass windows, including a recently restored West Window.
Oxton Guided History Walk - Women of Oxton
A walk examining the lives and achievements of some notable Oxton women including a diarist, a doctor and a policewoman and including women’s struggle for the vote.
Open Building: Explore St Peter's Church, Crewe
Explore this beautiful building full of local history. With displays of how the church came to Crewe, children's activities and a chance to look around this diverse building there will be something of interest for everyone.
Birkenhead Park Heritage Walks
Start and Finish at Birkenhead Park Visitor Centre. Walk takes about 1½ hours.
Invitation to Explore the Brunner Guildhall:
Rare chance to see inside the Brunner Guildhall, a cherished Grade II listed building, generously donated to Winsford Town Council in 1897 by Sir John Brunner. Delve into its rich history and uncover hidden treasures at our exclusive open day event.
Building of Bromborough Pool
Autism Together will be facilitating guided and self-guided tours of Bromborough Pool Village and opening up its heritage buildings to visitors,
Journey of Possibilities at National Trust Quarry Bank
Follow the Howlett's journey from Buckinghamshire, via road and water, to begin their new life at Quarry Bank.
Hare Hill gardens and parklands
A tranquil wooded garden, surrounded by historic parkland, with a delightful walled garden at its heart
Upton Heritage Trail
The walk covers the village, starting at Upton Library (Ford Road, Upton, CH49 0TB), including four of Upton’s five listed buildings. Visits to some of these buildings will be included.
Panto Costume Design Workshop
Join our panto costume design workshop at Crewe Lyceum Theatre! Inspired by the rich history of past pantomimes, you will collaborate with a local professional costume designer to create a unique costume for a character from Beauty and the Beast.
Trinity with Palm Grove, Oxton
Explore this splendid Grade II listed church, opened in 1866 and built in the Gothic Revival style. The sanctuary includes a remarkable gallery.
Our Hidden Faces - Survivor Arts Exhibition
Survivor Arts Exhibition is now in its 11th year. Every piece on display has been created by a survivor of abuse of some form. Everyone involved with the exhibition has given their time, energy, passion and skill for free.
Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
Our Lady’s church is a Grade II listed building designed by renowned architect Edward Welby Pugin. On 8 December 1860, Bishop Brown laid the foundation stone of the new church, which opened two years later, on 25 May.
Twelve Centuries of Upton's History - a Heritage Walk
This walk includes the site of the Norman church and churchyard, which is believed to be built on the site of a Saxon church and is a Scheduled Ancient Monument.
Oxton Guided History Walk - East
A walk exploring the history of Oxton village, its development from agricultural beginnings to the community it is today with stories of the people and events that helped to shape it.
Bidston Community Archaeology
Excavation of the Pig Field Site commenced in 2011 to learn about the people who lived and worked on this land.
Walton Hall Open Day
Walton Hall will be open for visitors to look around the Hall and view an exhibition showing the history of the Hall and Gardens with Volunteers available to answer any questions. Guided tours are available on request. Activity packs are available.
Behind the Scenes Tours: The Lyceum Theatre
Go behind-the-scenes at Cheshire’s historic theatre. You’ll explore the Grade II listed auditorium and go backstage to see areas normally only open to performers!
Discovering Ancient Meols
A mindful late summer walk at the very unique and beautiful northern end of Wirral.
Hamilton Square Heritage Tour: Hamilton Square start point
Birkenhead Hamilton Square Heritage Tour focusing on the Anti-Slavery Movement
Wallasey Yacht Club
Wallasey Yacht Club has been sailing historic Seabird Half Rater yachts on the Mersey off New Brighton for over 100 years.
Guided walk to the Transporter bridge
Find out all about Warrington Transporter, what's it for, why is it there and what is its future?
St Mary and St Helen Parish Church, Neston
A beautiful and peaceful Parish Church with a display of Viking Stones, Stained Glass windows and many other historical features.
St Andrew’s Church
St. Andrew's is a grade 1 listed building.
Woodside - Past, Present and Future!
To study the history of the maritime mercantile port area to include prom, poets, pottery and paintings.
Ness Botanic Gardens
Ness Botanic Gardens was born of the Liverpool cotton merchant, Arthur Kilpin Bulley’s passionate interest in plants and his desire to share that interest with others.
Behind the Scenes Tours: Crewe Station
Join Avanti West Coast for a behind-the-scenes tour of Crewe Station.
New Brighton: Ups and Downs of a Seaside Resort
This is a walk around New Brighton with an en-route talk about the development of the resort - the various downturns and regenerations. How its decline of popularity over 200 years was influenced by an evolving transport system and inconsistent prosperity.
Open Building: Family History Unit
The Family History Unit contains a wealth of resources to help with your family history, house history or local history research projects. A chance for all to visit and view our collections.
St Mary's Church Heritage Display
There will be a display about the Parish of Overchurch (Upton), and its various Parish Churches, from Saxon times.
Wilmslow History Tour
Discover Wilmslow's Hidden History. From Lindow Man to Alan Turing .
Wirral Archives - Behind The Scenes
An introductory talk about Wirral Archives in the Search Room, and then a guided tour of the Strong Room.
The River Weaver and its water: the good, the bad and the ugly
Talk given by Helen Cooke from Nantwich Museum. Part of the Family History Society Crewe Group Talk Series.
History, Archaeology & Nature at Wirral Country Park
Join us at one of Wirral’s most historical and beautiful locations, next to the Dee Estuary at Thurstaston. Admire the views in the late winter sun and learn about the natural and human forces which moulded the landscape we see around us today.
Oxton Guided History Walk - West
A walk exploring the history of Oxton village, its development from agricultural beginnings to the community it is today with stories of the people and events that helped to shape it.
Bebington Cemetery Guided History Walk
Bebington Cemetery was opened in 1868, following a population increase.
A Railway Town and its Park: Victorian Foresight
To reflect on the words at the Park's dedication: "A Park to provide pleasure and happiness to the community for generations to come." Richard Moon, 1887.
Sir William Inman - Evening Talk
An evening talk by Dawn Inman-Wyness 'Sir William Inman, local resident, benefactor & shipping line owner'
Royal Liverpool Golf Club House
An opportunity to visit Royal Liverpool Golf Club, one of the most historically significant Clubs in ‘World Golf’ for a guided heritage tour of the facility that has hosted thirteen Open Championships.
Open Building: Union Street Baptist Church
An opportunity to see in a traditional Victorian chapel, built more than 140 years ago, which has maintained a strong and secure presence within an ever-changing neighbourhood and has formed part of the lives of so many people in the town of Crewe.
RSPB Burton Mere Wetlands
RSPB Dee Estuary nature reserve, Burton Mere Wetlands, Puddington Lane, Burton CH64 5SF
Williamson Art Gallery & Museum
Join the Curatorial team for a talk on the renowned Birkenhead artist, Philip Wilson Steer, with a guide through his life and works – including works not usually on display.
Rock Park Social History Walk
This is a walk around Rock Park – highlighting its social history and significance. The buildings are Grade II Listed and the New Ferry – Rock Ferry coast is designated an SSSI (Site of Specific Scientific Interest).
Geology, Landscape & History of Bidston Hill
Explore an important local landmark and country estate. A beacon for ships entering the port of Liverpool, its science led to safer global navigation.
Victoria Hall: Swan Movies Night
Local group Swan Movie Makers are back by popular demand, presenting an evening of archive films to entertain those interested in local heritage around Wirral and Merseyside.
Family-Friendly Painting: Horse from History
A free paint-along suitable for all the family. Join local artist David Jewkes to paint a historic horse from Crewe’s past! Choose from one of two different poster designs to customise- change the name, colour, and even personality of your horse!
King Edward Street chapel
Built in 1690, King Edward Street chapel is one of the oldest and most beautiful buildings in Macclesfield. It was among the very first non-conformist chapels to be built in the UK and has been a Unitarian Chapel since the 18th Century.
Farms and Fields of Irby
Discover the unassuming little dormitory town of Irby, which contains fields, hedgerows and buildings which tell us a great deal about the lives of our ancestors during the last thousand years.
St john the Evangelist church Walton Warrington
Located in the conservation village of Walton, Warrington, described as a mini cathedral, the church was built by Sir Gilbert Greenall, Bart. for the Walton estate workers. The church is in gothic style built in 1885 of Cheshire sandstone.
English Martyrs' Church
Our church, listed at Grade II* by Historic England, was designed by Liverpool architect Francis Xavier Velarde. On Sunday 15 th we are also hosting our annual Afternoon Tea and Reminiscence event.
Eastham Victorian Pleasure Gardens
Discover Eastham Pleasure Gardens. which provided extensive attractions and entertainments for day trippers on the Liverpool to Eastham ferry from the 1840s to 1920s.
St Nicholas Church
A memorial church built in memory of James and Jane Harrison (Harrison Shipping Line) in gothic revival style with exceptional stone and wood carvings.
Pie and Paint: A Picture of the Past
Grab your friends and join local artist David Jewkes to paint a stunning street scene taken from Crewe’s past! At this relaxed and social class, we’ll provide you with canvas, paints, and advice so you can create your very own window into the past.
Murgatroyd's Brine Pumps
Murgatroyd's Brine Pumps are the last brine pumps on their original hand-dug shaft in the UK.
Catalyst Science Discovery Centre and Museum
Visit Catalyst and explore the routes, networks and connections that link this once industrial area with the local community!
Hilbre Island
Friends of Hilbre Island Open Day Hilbre Island's Telegraph Station, Lifeboat Station and Buoymaster’s Store
Bidston Observatory Artistic Research Centre Events
Discover an observatory that was built in 1866 Bidston Observatory on one of our guided tours.
St John the Evangelist's Church, Sandiway
St-john the Evangelist's Church, Sandiway's Heritage-Day will take place on Saturday 14th September. Information will be available for all ages about this beautiful John Douglas Grade II listed church and refreshments will be served.
Dale Farm Open Day & Heswall Dales Guided Walk
Dale Farm dates from the 1830s. It operated as a smallholding until 1973 when it was bought by Wirral Urban District Council. The original farmhouse underwent major restoration 1983-85. It acts as a centre for adults with learning and / or physical
Let's Sketch Upton
This is an Urban Sketching event in which participants will sketch/draw/paint outdoors. Artists will be encouraged to focus on locations mentioned in the Upton Heritage Trails. Advice will be given on getting started with Urban Sketching. Participant
Farms and Fields of Frankby
Farms and Fields of Frankby: Enjoy a late summer walk over one of Wirral’s best preserved ancient landscapes.
Crewe Heritage Fair
Crewe is at the heart of the British Transport Network. Join us for a fun packed day for all the family to discover how the people of Crewe have kept the country running by rail, road and air.
Holy Cross Parish Church, Woodchurch
Grade II* listed medieval church dating from 12th century, enlarged, altered and enhanced serving the people of the 21st century.
A step back in time at St Paul's Church
An opportunity to join our knowledgeable guides to tour the historic and splendid St Paul’s Church. Our baptism, wedding and funeral service archives will be available to view, with original drawings of the first building plans for the church.
Bidston Windmill
A brick-built tower mill used for grinding corn from 1800 until 1875.
Oxton Guided History Walk - Arno
A walk exploring the history of Oxton village, its development from agricultural beginnings to the community it is today with stories of the people and events that helped shape it.
Thingwall Viking Trail
Professor Steve Harding - author of Ingimund’s Saga - and Sue Bishop take us around one of the most historical sites in NW England – Cross Hill, believed to be the site of the “Thing” Assembly or parliament of Wirral’s Norse settlers
St. Matthew's Church Stretton Open Day with tower tours
St. Matthew’s Church heritage and local history with visits to the tower to learn about bell ringing.
Eat the Archives: Crewe
Ever wondered how the past tasted? Join theatre chef Leo Burtin to experience the flavour, smell, and stories of Crewe’s history. Leo will use Crewe Market Hall’s test kitchen to make a recipe based on the stories of Crewe held by Cheshire Archives.
Bidston Lighthouse
Guided tours of Bidston Lighthouse and Telegraph Station.
Warrington Museum of Freemasonry
The Warrington Museum of Freemasonry is housed in Warrington Masonic Hall, guided tour of the building including the Lodge rooms. An opportunity to find out the truth about Freemasonry and dispel the myths.
St Peter's Parish Church, Stockport - History Display and chance to look around
Consecrated in 1768 St Peter's Church in St Peter's Square, Stockport, is a tranquil retreat from the busy town centre. Come and have a look around inside, learn about our history from a new display, light a candle or just pause for refreshments.
St Michaels & All Angels Roman Catholic Church
Saint Michael and All Angels Church was one of the first Vatican II-inspired churches in the Diocese.
New Ferry Butterfly Park
The tour will consider the effect of industrial processes on the biodiversity of the park. Fitting in with the national theme for 2024 "routes-network and connections” the location of the park will be discussed.
Christ Church, Timperley
We celebrate the 175th Anniversary of the first service held in Christ Church, Timperley, this September. Our 'box pew' records indicate who was instrumental in establishing the church in the community. Discover who they were and what they did.
National Waterways Museum
Author/musician Tom Kitching, accompanied by mandola player, Marit Fält, will be performing a special storytelling and music concert tour, ‘Where There’s Brass’ at this free Canal Town event.
Wallaseyans Club
The Wallaseyans' Club houses the Wallasey Grammar School archive which is probably the most comprehensive record of any school in Wirral.
St Mary’s Church, Liscard
Grade 2 Church built in 1876. Fine example of Mid-Victorian architecture. Broad interior without aisles, stained glass windows in Whall style. Recent Church registers available for inspection.
Hadlow Road Station
Hadlow Road Station is an historic railway station preserved as they were in the 1950s.
Oxton Guided History Walk - Williamson
The walk starts and finishes at the Williamson Art Gallery and Museum, Slatey Road, CH43 4UE
Riding Retro: Poynton to Avro vintage bus ride
Take the same route displaced miners did after the closure of the Poynton collieries, and journey to their new place of work... the nearby A.V Roe Factory. Because we can, we're doing it in vintage style - on a 1966 Routemaster bus!