Lancashire
Properties and events in Lancashire
Before heading out for your Heritage Open Days visit, please check entries for last-minute changes.
Broughton in Amounderness Heritage Centre and Church Cottage Museum
Guided Tours of Church Cottage (1590), restored Museum 1995, part of Broughton Heritage Centre and including Parish Church and National School. Includes 'Peasants Hovel', Sleeping Gallery, Inn, School Room, Parlour, Wash House, Cart Shed and Garden.
All Saints & Martyrs Church, Langley, Middleton
The amazing Langley Cross. Sculpted in aluminium by Geoffrey Clarke, it is probably the artist’s biggest commission.
PRESTON MASONIC HALL - 80 YEARS ON SAUL STREET
Freemasons moved into Saul Street in September 1944. They brought furnishings that now dates back over 200 years. Tour the whole of the building guided by Masons in full dress regalia Visit the FREE local artists and photographers exhibition
Next stop Morecambe
Morecambe’s Railway Heritage
King Street Arts (Lancaster) CIC
Rebuilt in Art Deco-Style in the 1930’s, Climb the Escher like staircase to see artists at work in their studios. You can see a special exhibition of artists completed work and work in-progress. There is also the chance to join free taster workshops.
Rufford Old Hall
Enjoy free entry for all to Rufford Old Hall on Saturday 7 September 2024.
An Alphabet of Croston
An Alphabet of Croston – a milestone in our history.
Grane Mill Haslingden
Grane Engineering Museum is a work in progress where community volunteers are bringing this Edwardian Steam Mill back to life after decades of neglect. See its mighty 500hp mill engine, looms in the weaving shed and other engineering exhibits.
Ashton Freehold - the Route to a New Suburb
Discover a Victorian suburb created in Ashton-on-Ribble by a freehold land society, an early type of building society.
St Luke's Church Heywood
Many Beautiful Stained Glass Windows to see, Archives not usually on show will be available to view
Longridge: from Romans to railways
Journey into the past and discover the history and heritage of Longridge. Our interactive pop-up museum will celebrate the routes, networks and connections which played a part in the history and development of our town.
Free Admission to the Judges' Lodgings Museum, Lancaster
A rare opportunity to visit the oldest townhouse in Lancaster for free.
Christ Church, Lancaster
Christ Church is a beautiful Grade II listed building, with stunning views across the Bay. Having been a Chapel for the Lancaster Workhouse and Lancaster Royal Grammar School, it remains a place for worship loved by many in and beyond the parish.
Lancashire Police Museum & the Detective quiz
Opening specially on Saturday 7 September for Heritage Open Day. We have a new and free quiz for budding detectives out there.
St Mary's Church, Birch
Discover the heritage of St Mary's Church through a display of photographs and church records.
Visit Darwen Heritage Centre
Holker House, Railway Road, BB3 2RG, Darwen, Lancashire Opening times 10.00-15.00 Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
Ashton Freehold Networks - Sisters, Servants and Soap
Take a stroll round the mid-Victorian suburb of Ashton Freehold and discover some of its early residents and the networks - family, business, religious and geographical - that connected them.
Discover the Secret Cold War Bunker in Brindle
Discover Brindles cold war nuclear bunker.
Lancaster Quaker Meeting House
Quakers first worshipped in Lancaster in 1652 at first in each others homes until a Meeting House was built. Our present building is one of the oldest in Lancaster surrounded by a burial ground.
Lancaster Grand Theatre
This year, Lancaster Footlights & Grand Theatre proudly open their doors once more for another fantastic Heritage Open Days event—completely FREE to the public!
Ashton Freehold Connected - Sewers, Services and Supplies
A tour of a Victorian suburb revealing the challenges of connecting water, gas and electricity supplies, sorting out sewers, setting up regular bus and tram services and staying safe on the streets.
Marine Hall, Fleetwood
Discover this beautiful Art Deco Theatre, built in 1935. During your visit see the ballroom and its stunning glazed dome taking centre stage. There will be an exhibition of heritage photographs depicting ‘The Story of Fleetwood’ and the Marine Hall.
Aspects of Mossley
Stagecoaches, canal boats, secret railway tunnels, postcards from a bygone era, Terry Waites' clogs and even army phones. The photos, displays and artefacts in our Heritage Centre will bring the history of our little mill town to life.
Milnrow Parish Church (St James the Apostle)
St James The Apostle, Milnrow Visit this Grade II listed Church which has been on its present site for over 150 years.
Fleetwood Museum
Fleetwood's newly Independent Museum gives the opportunity to learn about the history of Fleetwood from the time of sand hills and rabbit warrens through the years of being an important fishing port to the present day.
Dobcroft Nature Reserve
Explore the intricate routes, networks, and connections that make up our natural world during our Nature-Based Open Day. Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast or a family seeking quality time in nature, this event has something special for everyone.
Preston Markets Heritage Walk
Discover the ever-evolving history of Preston's markets - including the Market Hall and Box Market under the Grade II listed canopies built in 1875 and 1925.
All Saint’s Church with St John the Baptist, Habergham
Visit this lovely Victorian church, not usually open to the public.
Mount Pavilion
A chance to see the mechanism of the war memorial clock dedicated to the fallen of the 1st World War.
Fleetwood Lower Lighthouse
Go inside the iconic Lower Lighthouse and see the working light.
Darwen Vale High School
Photos and archives dating from the 1900s to more modern times. Our Student Ambassadors are able to provide a tour around our amazing 21st Century facilities. Refreshments are available from our dining hall where we have our Macmillan Coffee Morning.
Gawthorpe Hall
Gawthorpe Hall will be open for FREE as part of national Heritage Open Days
Crawshawbooth Quaker Meeting House
Early 18th Century 2* listed Meeting House situated in a walled peace garden/burial ground near the Limey Water and pack horse bridge with an attached cottage originally built for a teacher and school as was needed at the time. Historical information
Preston Town Hall
Visit the council Chamber, at the heart of the Town Hall and discover how local decisions are made. See the splendid Civic regalla and learn about its fascinating history. And complete your tour meeting the Mayor in the Mayor Parlour.
From Chorley to America with the Pilgrim Fathers
Visit St Laurence's Parish Church in Chorley to hear of our history of serving the local community since the 13th Century, and how Miles Standish, one of the Pilgrim Fathers, used to worship here with his family.
Blackburn Quaker Meeting House
1824-2024 You are invited to come visit with Quakers as we celebrate 200 years of worship at the Friends Meeting House, Blackburn.
Mere Brow Smithy
An opportunity to see a working traditional blacksmiths forge , once to be found in every village, sadly all too rare nowadays.
Becconsall-Lancashire’s Living History & Heritage Museum
The Becconsall Living History and Heritage Park will be jointly hosting a display relating to the craftsmanship of the Last remaining Cooper from Preston Docks. The venue will be the Mere Brow Smithy, 29, The Gravel, Mere Brow.
Luneside Open Weekend
Visit Luneside Artists Studios. Meet the artists, view our group exhibition, explore studio spaces and see work in progress. This will be an opportunity to learn about the history of the studios and contribute to our fundraising by purchasing items.
Euston Gardens Fleetwood
The seafront area around the landmark North Euston Hotel is steeped in history as the location where Fleetwood's growth began in the past. Learn more about the park's fascinating history and contents.
Preston Cleansing Department
Discover the fascinating history of dealing with Preston's rubbish on the site of an early 'manure depot'. Tour site of the former 'refuse destructor' built in the 1880s to collect, sort and burn waste.
Fleetwood Masonic Hall
Fleetwood Masonic Hall is taking part in Heritage Open Days and is open this Sunday 15th September between 10am and 4pm. Please feel free to come and have a look around.