East Midlands
Properties and events in East Midlands
Before heading out for your Heritage Open Days visit, please check entries for last-minute changes.
Stubbs 300.
Visit our exhibition on George Stubbs, 18th century painter, best known for his paintings of horses.
Talk on the Rise of John de Codyngton, 14th Century Cleric
John de Codyngton was a 14th Cleric who started his career in Newark. The talk concentrates on his career in the church, his connections to Chancery, Chantry Foundations, links to merchants and his country wide connections.
Elder Yard Unitarian Chapel
An unspoilt 17th Century Chapel (the oldest in Derbyshire), featuring original pews, altar and organ. Exceptional stained glass windows, a historical collection of Pearson's Pottery and various artifacts not normally available to see.
Stubbs 300.
A response to the work of George Stubbs.
Atkins Building, Then and Now
An exhibition documenting the journey of Atkins Building from Victorian hosiery factory to the creative business centre it is today with images from Atkins Building archive and Hinckley & District Museum.
St Leonard's Parish Church, Scarcliffe
Medieval village church circa 1100 , housing a nationally important 13th century effigy, together with it's fascinating legend.
Behind the Scenes of Manuscripts and Special Collections, University of Nottingham
Join us for an exclusive look behind-the-scenes at Manuscripts and Special Collections, home to our unique collections - which span nearly a millennium, from the twelfth century to the twenty-first!
A History of Roads and Travel in Coaching Times
An exhibition of the the development of roads and travel and the coaching system with a study of Tuxford, one of the earliest stops on the Great North Road. There will be an illustrated talk on September 15th 2 pm.
Talk on the Ventures of Robert Stuffyn, 14th Century Wool Merchant
Robert Stuffyn was a 14th century Wool Merchant who traded out of Newark. The talk concentrates on his career in wool exports, his interactions with King Edward III, Hanseatic merchants and his chantry foundations.
The story of St Katherine's
Ever wondered what the old St Katherine's church's story is and what what it is now when passing its majestic exterior at the foot of Lincoln's High Street? Come on in and find out!
Inspire Nottinghamshire Archives - Behind-the-Scenes Tours
Come and see behind the scenes and discover the hidden world of archives!
Brigg’s Historic Cartography & Heritage Trail.
Brigg Heritage Centre is proud to present a new pop-up installation illustrating how the historic North Lincolnshire market town of Brigg (and surrounding Ancholme Valley) has evolved through history!
On the Road: Nottinghamshire's Early Tourists in Europe and Beyond
Join us on a captivating journey through time! In this talk we'll follow in the footsteps of travellers from Nottinghamshire who ventured abroad on the 18th and 19th centuries.
Eckington connections: past lines
This lively guided exhibition shows how this ancient Derbyshire market town became a superbly well-connected industrial centre as its mining and metal working industries thrived in the 18th and 19th centuries only to decline in the 20th.
Hometown Heroes: A celebration of Sport
Celebrate the sporting connections of North East Lincolnshire with a visit to this fun, family friendly exhibition.
Art on the Move
The Friends of Newark Town Hall Museum and Art Gallery present 'Art on the Move' in the Spotlight Gallery. Traditional Folk Art began on canal boats in the 1850s and has evolved with styles adapted to modern materials and designs.
Wycliffe Rooms Lutterworth Masonic Temple
Often shrouded in secrecy and full of myth and legend, prepare to be enthralled as you unravel the fascinating story of this 300-year-old institution, by taking a look around the scarcely seen Masonic Temple in Lutterworth.
Watkin Walk
Join Heritage Lincolnshire in a walking tour in Cleethorpes based on the fascinating life and work of important figure, Edward Watkin.
Explore the working waterwheels and exhibitions at Baldock's Mill
Visit Baldock's Mill and its water wheels.
Eckington: Walking our Connections
A guided walk from our Past Lines exhibition at Eckington Library out onto land once crossed by the Penny engine line, Setcup tramway and the Chesterfield canal. Visit the site of the Eckington station and enter Renishaw Hall gardens for a tour.
Routes, Networks and Connections across North East Lincolnshire
Join us to celebrate the start of the HODs festival in Grimsby at this drop-in event on Friday 6th Sept.
Newark Heritage Barge
Newark Heritage Barge 'Leicester Trader' is the last 'Trent' size cargo barge built to fit the old locks of the Trent Navigation Company. On board is a museum and learning resource, explaining life and work on the River Trent barges.
Railway Pioneers, Workers and Incidents
A downloadable map and guide on a selection of railway connections to burials in Spital Cemetery.
Great Meeting Chapel: Open days, Tea in the Garden and special exhibition
An inner-city gem: a 1708 Chapel, Leicester's oldest complete brick building, with unique octagonal ceiling and woodland garden.
Peak Rail Rowsley South site tours
Tour of parts of our Rowsley South site which are not normally open to the public including the archives cabin and engine shed
The Adams Building is an important landmark in the historic Lacemarket area of the city. It is of national importance.
The Adams Building is a Grade II* Listed Building in the heart of Nottinghams Lacemarket. It is not normally open to the public.
Hobhole Diesel Pumping Station
Discover this fascination Pumping Station.
Daventry Heritage Bus Services
Classic buses are on display with some providing FREE heritage bus services in and around Daventry.
Wicksteed Park Natural Heritage
Come explore the path less travelled with the rangers of Wicksteed Park for a guided walk through our water meadow and learn about the natural features that run through the Wicksteed grounds and history that extends beyond the playground and rides.
Barton Maritime Centre for Excellence at Barton Boat Yard
Once Brown and Clapson's shipyard in the mid-19th century, the shipyard adjacent to Barton Haven is now dedicated to rebuilding and restoring vintage yachts.
Cradle to the Grave.
A short guided Tour of Queen Street's legacy of Victorian public buildings.
Atkins Heritage Tour
Historic Hinckley buildings walking tour, that all have a connection to the notable Atkins hosiery family.
Ancient Hillfort, Viking Living History village and Chainsaw Artist.
Hunsbury Hill Country Park houses a 2,500 year-old Iron-age Hillfort. On 7th/8th September a Viking re-enactment group will be in the park showing typical Living History, with battles & ambushes. A Chainsaw Artist will be there on 7th September.
Walks of Life Museum -
We are officially opeing the new Rural Life Barn with activities and events, and offering tours around our farmhouse, which is undergoing repair and restoration, to show progress and showcase sustainable approaches to reviving historic buildings.
Murder at the Archives!
You have been invited to a murder! Visit the Archives where you will find clues and question subjects to discover the culprit of this historical crime.
St Margaret's Church, Leicester
The Church is open for visitors to view our grade I listed Church.
Victoria Hall - Glossop
This Iconic Grade II listed building will showcase our plans for the future. Victoria Hall - Glossop, built in 1886/7 was originally used as a reading room, later becoming a public library now a creative community hub .
St. Nicolas and Captain Bligh of the Bounty
Visit the grade I listed mediaeval church of St Nicolas and learn about its surprising connection to Captain Bligh of the Bounty!
Baysgarth House
Visit Baysgarth House and see it's plans for the future.
Travelers routes and communication
Enjoy our exhibition of past and present ministers who travelled from Grantham for their work.
Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre - 50th Anniversary Open Day
Join us at Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre for our Heritage Open Day as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Centre! Discover the history of this remarkable site and why we tell the story of two of Britain's most famous Kings.
Historic guided ghost tour of Barton with SB Players
Journey back in time to explore Barton Upon Humber in years gone by.
Pilgrims and Explorers Tour
Come on this fascinating tour of Boston to find out about the local people who went off to find religious freedom or discover new lands.
Gunby Estate, Hall and Gardens
A homely country house dated 1700 situated at the foot of the Lincolnshire Wolds. The gardens, Orchard gallery, second-hand bookshop and toilets are open. The house is accessed via limited timed timed tickets available on the day.
The Road to Waters' Edge
An exhibition charting the many uses of the Waters' Edge site and the importance of it's location on the River Humber.
Eckington Church: Bells and History
Eckington Parish Church is one of the region's most ancient churches and a centre for bell-ringing. Explore both with guided church tours, morning visits to the bellringing chamber and a special handbell ringing performance in the afternoon.
Leicester City, County & Rutland At Risk War Memorials Project
Discover what it takes to care for 54 War memorials.
St John the Baptist's Church, Ault Hucknall
Grade I listed church with many interesting features.
Celebrating England's Finest Parish Church
St Wulfram's has, according to Jenkins, 'England's finest steeple', majestic to behold. Visit the crypt, the Trigge chained library, and see newly-conserved monuments by some of England's most talented sculptors.
Lowdham Signal Box
See a historic railway signal box and try your hand on the levers. Learn what a signal box is for, and what the signalman did. This year we are holding signalling demonstrations.
New Bolingbroke Town Hall
Exhibition of photographs, paper cuttings, baptism, marriages, burial records and censuses of the local area, suplied by New Look back through the 200 years since John Parkinson's vision of building a new town. St. Peter's Church is also open.
Walk a thousand years of St Peter's Church.
Learn about the history of St Peter's Church.
Educating Isaac - visiting the old Tudor Grammar school in which Isaac Newton and many others were taught
Visit the Old Grammar School and discover it's famous past pupils!
St Andrew's Church, Jarrom Street
St Andrew's is one of Leicester's hidden secrets - it looks much bigger and more impressive from the inside than from the outside. It's a Gilbert Scott design from 1860-62 and a lot of decorating and refurbishing has happened in the past 3 years.
The Heritage of Belgrave Hall
Built from blue and red brick between 1709 and 1713, Belgrave Hall was commissioned for hosiery merchant Edmund Craddock. The tranquil walled gardens, surrounding the Hall, include plants and trees introduced by the Hall’s many owners.
Cavalry in the Courtyard
Meet a Civil War Cavalry Soldier and his horse!
Shardlow Inland Port Festival
A weekend of History, Heritage and Entertainment for the whole family.
The Heritage of Wellow – at Wellow's Heritage Centre
An opportunity to view Wellow's heritage displays, listen to a fascinating local history talk and take part in a guided walk around a village that is teeming with fascinating heritage.
The Breach House
One of D H Lawrence’s childhood homes, now an authentic re-creation of a typical miners' dwelling. Lawrence lived here between 1887 and 1891 and later used it as a setting for the early part of his novel Sons and Lovers.
175 Years of the Barton Railway.
Learn more about the scenic Barton Railway Line.
St Swithin's Church Open Day
A rare opportunity to visit a beautiful village church and chat to our local experts about its fascinating history.
St Peters Church Marefair
Come and see the church at the centre of Northampton's historic quarter. Next to The Churches Conservation Trust's Old Black Lion pub. Including Ride and Stride, Guided Local heritage walks and a bellringing demonstration!
Hinckley and District Museum
Thatched cottages dating from the 1680s housing a local history museum with a delightful cottage garden.
Norwood Park
The Gardens of Norwood will be open for to explore all aspects of the Estate from the Woodland Walk to the Apple Orchards. From kids crafts and activities to talks from our very own Sir John and Head Gardener Alex. Norwood is the perfect day out!
Magazine Gateway Guided Tours
Guided Tours of the building by Blue Badge Guides. Notable mediaeval building, with fascinating architectural features and historical graffiti.
Make A Beeline For...
... the Flintham Museum which looks at rural life through the eyes of a village shopkeeper. This year's shop window displays feature weather and climate change told through unsold shop stock and advertising material.
St Peter’s Church Calligraphy Workshop
Join the volunteers at St Peter’s Church.
CWGC Tours 2024 - Nottingham Southern Cemetery (Wilford Hill)
Join us for a Commonwealth War Graves Commission tour of Nottingham Southern Cemetery (Wilford Hill).
St Nic's
Heritage open day at St Nic's church, Maid Marian Way, Nottingham, with storytelling, crafts and refreshments.
Newstead Abbey
Discover the ancestral home of the poet, Lord Byron, with free entry into the house. Originally, built as an Augustinian Priory in the 12th century, becoming the Byron country seat in 1540.
Crafting Activity at Waters' Edge
Craft session for the kids!
D. H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum Open Days
Step back in time to experience a traditional Victorian Working Class Home and the Birthplace of accomplished and often considered controversial writer D.H. Lawrence this September 7th and 8th!
The Old Savoy - The home of The Deco Theatre
The Deco Theatre, Northampton's hidden gem, is host to a wide variety of shows, the Christmas pantomime, and many training events. Over recent years the theatre has thoroughly re-established itself and continues to grow from strength to strength.
Peat & Trains - rail networks across the moors.
This unique heritage railway, set in the North Lincolnshire countryside, offers a glimpse into the region's rich peat-cutting history on the largest peat bog in the country.
Journey down to the Church Crypt
The church crypt is not normally open to the public but we are opening it for this weekend for Heritage Open Days. Please note that access is restricted down steps to the crypt.
Northamptonshire Natural History Society
Interested in Natural History in Northamptonshire? Want to look through a microscope? Want to handle local rocks and fossils? Interested in Astronomy? A keen photographer interested in more skills? Then visit us in our purpose built rooms.
Heritage Walk: Isle of Axholme
Fresh air and history! A walk around Axholme!
Crusader Community Boating - Grand Union Canal
Discover the Grand Union Canal in Blisworth, Northamptonshire on a two hour very informative boat trip.
Family Connections - come and look up your family history at Freiston.
A rare chance to see the old church registers and a local collection of photographs and history of the church from over 900 years.
Guided tour of St Mary's Church.
Come and discover interesting tales of St Mary's Church!
Travellers to and from Burgh le Marsh.
Romans, Vikings, Pilgrims and Missionaries have all lived in, visited or departed from Burgh le Marsh. A pictorial display of the main players plus a daily, brief video and a Heritage Trail to visit.
Foston's Journey: from the Doomsday Book to today, and beyond
Heritage trail around the village, depicting key locations & bringing history to life.
Harborough Theatre
A chance to visit and talk to people about what the Harborough Theatre is all about. And get to see parts of the building that the general public doesn't see as part of organised tours. Enjoy refreshments whilst you are with us.
St Leonard's Church, Wollaton
Tours of the medieval parish church of Wollaton, with its memorials to the Willoughby family and Robert Smythson, Elizabethan architect of Wollaton Hall. Come and turn the pages of the 'virtual antiphonal', the church's rare medieval service book.
Magpie Mine
An opportunity to learn more about this historic Derbyshire lead mine
A guided walk/talk around Newark's timber framed heritage
As well as spotting the less obvious & well-disguised timber-framed buildings, this walk, guided by local architect Bernard Martin, around the centre of Newark, will visit some of the timber-framed buildings.
Stanwick Lakes Heritage Open Day
Explore 10,000 years of history at our Stanwick Lakes Heritage Open Day! From Neolithic to Medieval, and heritage crafts, there is something for everyone to discover. Get hands on with history and discover all about this incredible historical site!
The Treemendous Trees of Spital Cemetery
A chance to identify the many native and non-native trees that were either already in the Cemetery when it was opened or were brought in and planted - maybe from within these shores but also, maybe from further afield. A map is available to assist.
Thornby Hall Open Day
Visit a Buddhist Meditation Centre in an English Country Mansion with beautiful grounds. Soak up the history and learn about inner peace.
Explore Boston's Historic Victorian Cemetery
Explore this Historic Park and Garden!
Black Sluice Pumping Station
Engineering History in the making: Black Sluice Pumping Station.
A Novelist’s Route to Success at the Ted Lewis Centre.
Ted Lewis, Father of British Dark Fiction.
Grave Designs at Grantham's Hidden Graveyard
Discover Grantham's overflow burial ground from 1812-57, an evocative space & wildlife haven.
St Andrews Church, Boothby Pagnell
Discover the history of St Andrew’s, Boothby Pagnell and see how important this Romanesque and High Victorian church is within the local environment.
Civil War tour of Newark, including the Queens Sconce
Kevin Winter will lead a Civil War tour of Newark. Explore some of the places that were at the heart of key events, ending at the Queens Sconce.
Sunday afternoon at Grantham House and Gardens
Relax in the delightful 4-acre gardens at Grantham House.
Mr Wilderspin: The beginning of infant schools?
Procession and Exhibition Lesson.
The Journey
Exploring the stories of migration and evacuation on the Kindertransport during the Holocaust.
Leicester Photographic Archive Pop Up Exhibition
Explore some of the highlights of Leicester City Council's Photographic Archive.
Wollaton Village Dovecote Museum, plus guided walk around Wollaton Village
A 16th century dovecote with 1100+ nesting boxes, built to provide fresh meat and eggs for Sir Francis Willoughby and his household. Displays include a Tudor room and displays showing how Wollaton Park was used during WW2.
Phoenix Projection Room Tour
Normally closed to the public, we will be opening up our projection room for this year's Heritage Open Days, with our projectionist talking visitors through the art of film projection.
Leicester's Hidden Gems
Take a trip through the fascinating past of Leicester’s Oldest Theatre. Residents of YMCA Leicestershire have been hard at work digging into the archives to discover and share stories from colourful characters across the theatre’s dramatic 123-years.
Kedleston Hall
Kedleston Hall is an extravagant temple to the arts designed by the architect Robert Adam. Commissioned in the 1750s by Nathaniel Curzon whose ancestors had resided at Kedleston since the 12th century.
70 Fane Family portraits from 1550.
Enjoy 70 Fane family portraits!
Abbey Pumping Station Museum
Discover Abbey Pumping Station with tours of Beam Engine and Transport Shed.
Behind the scenes at Boston Borough Council.
Boston Borough Council is keen to welcome visitors to peak behind the barrier and see inside the Council offices at some of our more original rooms.
Hussey Tower, Hidden Heritage
Discover Hussey Tower!
Crich Railways Walk
This guided walk takes you from near the start of the course of the Butterley Gangroad, one of the earliest railways in the country, along parts of the route, to the quarry that is now home to Crich Tramway Village.
Barton Cemetery Tour
Join us at Barton Cemetery for a tour with historian Richard Clarke.
Braunstone Stable Block Museum
Old stables to Braunstone Hall (Winstanley Hotel now). We have 5 rooms of displays of local history and details of the last Lord of the Manor, Major Richard Winstanley.
Visit the garden of the oldest house in North Lincolnshire!
Discover the garden of the oldest house in North Lincolnshire this Heritage Open Days festival!
The History of Leicester's Guildhall
Starting with its Great Hall built in about 1390, a tour of Leicester Guildhall will take you through the centuries and many uses of the site.
Captain Flinders - Lincolnshire to Australia.
Captain Matthew Flinders was returned to his home village earlier this year after his remains were found in London as part of the HS2 excavations.
A guided walk of Waterside Road focusing on its history of transport and industry.
A guided walk of Waterside Road, Barton-upon-Humber.
Creativity in the Cemetery - a walk around Grantham Cemetery
Explore the cemetery on this guided walk through the graves of those who contributed to Grantham's history.
Film Screening: The General
View a Buster Keeton film.
Heritage /Our Legacy Event
Sept 11th Heritage Talk by David Matless + Musical performances from local Youth + premiere of film "Beeston - Be More Civic" Sept 14th Guided Tour of John Clifford School & grounds Sept 15th Walk - Cottage Grove Estate led by Professor John Beckett
Behind the Scenes at the Museum
A curator tour of the museum's object store
Film Screening: Oh Mr Porter.
A screening of Mr Porter.
Green's Windmill and Science Centre
Join us for a special exhibition to celebrate Heritage Open Days. Learn more about famous mathematician George Green, view photos of the mill’s restoration and read the many press cuttings.
Findmypast Live at Calke Abbey: Exploring family connections
Explore your family tree at the historic Calke Abbey. With expert help, you'll discover untold Calke Abbey stories and maybe even a new family connection. Packed with surprises, this unmissable line-up is perfect for anyone passionate about the past.
A Lasting Legacy at Newark Cemetery Chapel Interpretation Centre
The chapel in Newark Cemetery will be open with members of the Friends of Newark Cemetery on hand to help locate graves. There will also be a display in the Chapel entitled 'A Lasting Legacy'.
W W Winter Ltd
An opportunity to explore our remarkable photographic business est. 1852 and still operational today. Look 'behind the scenes' & explore the routes, networks and connections of Winter’s three owning families.
Routes, Networks & Connections with Newark at the heart - a walking tour
Kevin Winter will lead a walking tour of Newark looking at the routes, networks and connections that Newark has been at the heart of for centuries.
Barton Community Band - Open Rehearsal
Barton-upon-Humber has had a band for more than 150 years and traces its origins to Hall’s Ropery Band and the famous Barton Cycle Works Silver Band (Elswick Hopper).
Garden Visit and Exhibition at Kelmarsh
Join Kelmarsh for a free visit to the historic gardens, along with some short tours of the gardens, exhibition in the Orangery and a look at Nancy Lancaster's old garden office.
Guided tour of the Great Hall and grounds at Tyrwhitt Hall
Historian Keith Miller guides this one hour tour of the Great Hall and grounds at Tyrwhitt Hall.
George Bass - an Australian Adventure
Come and see the exhibition in Aswarby Church honouring Bass by Australia.
Awesome Water.
Our exhibition explores the essential, the imaginative and the fun ways that water is utilised at the seaside. Come and dip in!
Becoming the Beonna
The Beonna Project - from beginning to end!
A Spectacular Brick Church.
Visit this remarkable Victorian church designed by the ‘rogue’ architect, S. S. Teulon, and be intrigued.
Torr Vale Mill
Torr Vale Mill is hosting an open weekend as part of Heritage Open Days in September. The event showcases the rich history and heritage of the mill, allowing visitors to explore unseen areas and learn about it's significance in the local community.
Mannakin Hall, RAF Fulbeck
Discover Mannakin Hall, home now to over 15,000 shop mannequins!
Crowland Abbey Heritage Day
Visit historic Crowland Abbey; climb the Bell Tower to see the bells, tour the Abbey and the Graveyard to hear stories about a rich and colourful history.
Tell Tall Tales – Uncovering Leicester’s Folklore
Zine making and storytelling sessions based around local community folklore stories in Leicester and Leicestershire.
St Wilfrid's Church, Barrow upon Trent
Curiosities in a small church.
Military Memorabilia Roadshow.
As part of Loughborough Heritage Weekend we will have an area in Charnwood Museum and invite the public to bring along any items of military memorabilia, objects, documents and photographs.
Historical Overview of Unity House with Loughborough Heritage Open Weekend
Historical documents will be available tracing Unity House's history from its inception as a medical aid centre in 1886, its use as a British restaurant in the war, and its current use after being purchased by Mont Follick MP in 1945.
Heritage Walk: Brigg and the Ancholme.
Enjoy the outdoors on a walk and learn some local history as you go!
St Peter's Church
St Peter's church, Thornton is a Grade 1 listed, medieval church, listed in Simon Jenkins book, 1000 Best Churches. It is hoped that there will be an exhibition taking place.
Hartshorne Upper Hall
Hall and kitchen range of substantial early 17th-century timber-framed manor house. Well-preserved, with decorative framing, two-storey porch, ovens and cellars. (Parlour wing in separate occupation and not open.) Still lived in as a private house.
Three-headed Dragon in Thorpe Arnold Church
Thorpe Arnold church contains some unusual stone carvings, particularly notable is the figure fighting two dragons on the early Norman font. You are most welcome to come and have a look around.
A.W. Pugin's Radical Restoration of St Mary's Church, Wymeswold
The restoration of the parish church at Wymeswold, Leicestershire, was something of a trend-setter - at least back in the 1840s. Bob Trubshaw puts this restoration into the context of the early Gothic Revival movement.
Architectural Heritage Walk of Barton Upon Humber
From The Parthenon to Priestgate
The Playhouse Theatre, Northampton
A quaint, small fully equipped amateur theatre in Northampton.
Explore Port of Grimsby (Kasbah Qtr)
Explore the historic quarter, known as the Kasbah, on the Port of Grimsby. Take a guided tour, listen to a talk, or wander the site marvelling at the history of the port's connections with the globe.
Kegworth Heritage Centre
Kegworth Heritage Centre reopened Easter 2024 for the first time since 2018. As part of the Heritage Open Days events, we look forward to welcoming visitors on Sat 14th and Sun 15th Sept from 2pm until 5pm.
The Workhouse and Infirmary
In our 200th anniversary year, come and walk up paupers’ path and unearth what life was like for the people who sought refuge at The Workhouse and Infirmary.
Next Door Nature Drop-in Day at Far Ings National Nature Reserve
A chance to chat to Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust staff
Loughborough's Old Rectory
A Saturday opening that promises to be a little bit different
The history of Tideswell village
The history of Tideswell village, ancient industries, wealth, and community.
Explore the history and development of Baysgarth Park
A guided walk.
Mary Potter Heritage Centre
Mary Potter Heritage Centre - the story of an extraordinary woman with an extraordinary mission.
Traditional Folk Music Open Session
A musical morning!
All Saints with Holy Trinity Parish Church Loughborough
As part of Loughborough Heritage Open Weekend, guided and self guided tours of the church are available on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th Sept plus a traditional Choral Evensong service sung for centuries in this historic building.
The Roots of Methodism
Discover the childhood home of brothers John and Charles Wesley who founded Methodism.
Grave Concerns - Tours of Northampton’s Billing Road Cemetery, disused but much loved!
Explore a historic cemetery & some of its inhabitants with members of its new Friends Group. Designed by renowned gardener Robert Marnock, it opened in 1847 to huge success, but fashion & fortunes change & burial ceased by the turn of the millennium.
The House of Worth in Bourne
“The House of Worth” was the very first fashion brand and a huge success, dressing European royalty (including Queen Victoria) and rich ladies from across the world in spectacular and very expensive clothes.” Come visit his birthplace.
Group Walk - A Brief History of Time in Leicester
A tour of selected public clocks in Leicester with some interesting nuggets about them along the way. We include some of Leicester's iconic clocks but also some of the lesser-known time pieces that are often passed, unnoticed.
Heritage Building Skills Demonstration and Participation
When you look at the historic buildings around Newark you may wonder how they are kept looking like they did in the past. This is your chance to find out, as heritage building skills are demonstrated in the Market Place.
204 years of Grantham History: Grantham Freemason Hall
Explore Grantham Freemasons’ Hall: a rare peek into 204 years of Grantham history and Masonic heritage.
Spa Ponds Nature Reserve - Walk through a thousand years of history
Guided tour covering the rich history of a beautiful community-owned wildlife site that sits on the edge of the historic Clipstone Deer Park near Mansfield. Our site's story connects with Sherwood Forest, King's Clipstone, and King John's Palace.
The Generator, alongside Loughborough Heritage Open Weekend
Opportunity for a hard hat tour of the historic Generator Hall. The CIC team have secured the funds for the renovation work that will transform this building (the old Lboro Art School) into an Arts & Cultural centre. Due to open in Spring 2025.
St Peter's Church, Hartshorne
An opportunity to climb the spiral staircase to the top of the church tower to see the bells and clock room. Churchyard trail and quizzes to learn more about the history of the church and churchyard.
Broadcast Engineering Museum
Get hands-on experience at our developing Broadcast Engineering Museum.
Boston's Links to the USA.
A walking tour of Boston with a local historian!
Explore the Port of Grimsby (Kasbah Qtr)
Come and explore the historic port of Grimsby through guided walks, talks and exhibitions.
Heritage Bus Services
Classic buses providing FREE heritage bus services in and around Northampton linking venues participating in Heritage Open Days and running short tours.
Canons Ashby
Visit Canons Ashby to enjoy the beautiful gardens, the historic house, the medieval church and green outdoor spaces. On Saturday enjoy live clarinet music, or on Sunday have a close look at our nature table.
Newark Masonic Hall & Museum
Visitors will be able to see artefacts related to the history of the Masons in Newark, including regalia and objects related to past members of the Lodge.
Jain Centre Leicester
Features include 44 magnificently carved sandstone pillars, a beautiful temple dome and ceiling with traditional carvings, a white marble floor, mirrored walls, traditional doors at the Garbhagriha (the inner sanctum) and hand-carved staircases.
Heritage Walks, with Loughborough Heritage Open Weekend
Loughborough Heritage Walks commencing from Charnwood Museum Saturday 14th September 10am Suffragette Walk and 2pm Zeppelin Walk Sunday 15th September 10am Art Deco Walk and 2pm Heritage Sites Walk Booking required
The Riverside History of Gainsborough
This exciting and informative walk will talk you through the interesting history of Gainsboroughs riverside.
Discover the history of our Church and the people associated with it
Discover the history & secrets of this beautiful Grade 1 listed medieval church, 'meet' local celebrities from the past incl. Thomas Linacre, Henry VIII's Royal Physician. With activities & refreshments in the Schoolroom , there's something for all.
The Victorian Travelling Players at Lamport Hall
Explore the history of the Victorian travelling player at this outdoor immersive event.
Belton Estate
Enjoy free entry to Belton House, Gardens and Parkland, in Lincolnshire. A grand family estate packed full of treasures and bursting with history, promising exploration, fun, and relaxation for the whole family.
529 years of Loughborough Grammar School - Tower Opening and Exhibition
The 1852 Building will be open including the tower, which is accessed by 59 steps up a spiral staircase, giving a great view of Loughborough and surrounding districts. Items from the School's archives will be available to view in adjacent areas.
Belton Estate Community Festival
For the first time, we’re hosting a Community Festival at Belton Estate bringing the local community together and open up access to art, heritage, and education, with a whole host of activities, talks, and demonstrations on throughout the weekend!
Anthony Salvin's Grantham Church - St John the Evangelist, Spitalgate
Visit Anthony Salvin's church of St John the Evangelist and decide for yourself whether its early critics were fair or just jealous!
Tread the steps of Barton's Celebrated Author, Ted Lewis
Join us for an exhibition and the Ted Lewis Barton Trail.
Crusader Community Boating - River Nene
Discover the River Nene in Northampton on a two hour boat trip.
Leicester Synagogue
Discover Leicester Synagogue, a Jewish place of Worship.
Bagthorpe Gardens
Enjoy a guided walk through these interesting historical allotments created in the 1840s.
Reuben Chappell: Goole's Pierhead Painter.
This talk focuses on the life and work of Goole pierhead painter Reuben Chappell (1870-1940).
Ecton Copper Mines (Underground Visit)
A rare chance to visit the working of the Deep Ecton Copper Mine in the Staffordshire Moorlands. You will be led underground to see the 18th century mine workings and learn about what was once the biggest, richest and deepest copper mines in the UK.
Gedling House, Open to the Community
Come and visit Gedling House a Grade 2 listed Georgian mansion, now a Buddhist meditation Centre. Enjoy our lovely building and grounds - we’ll have history talks, displays, meditation taster, children's activities, refreshments. and stalls
Aslackby Voices Through Time's Pulsating Ebb and Flow
Five ethereal figures sit in church to tell the stories of five extraordinary lives which began in Aslackby and went on to span the world...
Sacheverell-Bateman Mausoleum
In addition to visiting the Mausoleum and hearing about its history the adjacent Grade I Listed, St Matthew's Church will also be open to visitors. It is noted for its medieval stained glass windows, encaustic floor tiles and memorial brasses.
Grantham Canal Society's Produce Fair
Grantham Canal Society is pleased to open our depot for our Produce Fair, promoting local suppliers. Come along and enjoy the stalls, see the displays showing how the canal was built and used to transport goods and connect communities.
Boston Connections.
Talk in the Unitarian Meeting House by Adrian Isaac on ‘Boston Connections’!
Bellmount Tower Guided Walk – Reconnecting Grantham
Lace up your walking boots and join the characters of the past, as they guide you to Bellmount Tower.