South West

Liskeard Unlocked - Photographic Tour of Pendean

A guided look around this great historic house and garden using photos.

Liskeard Unlocked - Photographic tour of No. 3 Varley Terrace

A virtual guided photographic tour around this historic house.

Liskeard Unlocked - Penmilder Garden Throughout The Year

Another chance to see the photographic tour of this beautiful garden throughout the seasons.

Liskeard Unlocked - Film of Re-Starting The Town Clock in The Guildhall

Another chance to see the town clock in the Guildhall be wound. So, for the second time in its history it stopped due to the coronavirus pandemic. This film shows it being re-started. It's over 150 years old.

The Highways and Byways of Bampton

A special exhibition of maps centred on Bampton, Devon from 1579 to the present day with displays about Turnpikes, Mail Coaches and the Railway.

Medical Mystery Tour

ArtCare, which manages the history collections and archives at Salisbury District Hospital, is offering free guided city tours of Salisbury with an alternative focus on medicine, care and a public health viewpoint.

The Land between Two Rivers

An overall look at the area in which the Forest of Dean's part in the festival will take place. Today's talk will begin with the mystery and magic from Geoffrey of Monmouth concerning the two rivers that form the boundary on east and west.

Exploring Salisbury Market Place: Past and Present

Salisbury is unusual in still having a large dedicated Market Place that continues to function. The aim is to make visitors aware of some of the many former uses of the Market Place including changes to its size and buildings.

St Marys Lydiard Tregoze

Set within historic Lydiard Park on the outskirts of Swindon, St Marys Church has been called one of the most important small parish churches in Great Britain, renowned through the centuries for its extraordinary monuments & wall paintings.

Great Western Railway Museum, Coleford

Visit a privately owned museum lovingly created from the GWR Goods Shed that marked the site of Coleford's two railways: the Great Western and Severn and Wye Railways that once served the area.

Liskeard Unlocked - When Station Road Became THE Place To Live

‘When Liskeard Railway Station opened in 1859, Station Road became the Place to Live’-an exhibition at Liskeard & District Museum.

Cambray Baptist Church, Cheltenham

Cambray Baptist Church is a listed building which was built in 1855. It has been updated and extended over the years, but retains original features. The building is home to a large active church and there will be displays on our history.

Tewkesbury, Toll Routes, Two Rivers Connecting History

Tewkesbury is a historic hub of trade on two rivers Avon and Severn. Ancient Toll routes meet here, creating communication and community. Our museum now has a new roof, access to new displays and artefacts telling the stories of Tewkesbury.

The Land between two Rivers

Land of Myths and Legends? An introduction to the ten days of Heritage Open Days 2024 in the Forest of Dean

Clyston Mill on the Killerton estate

Step back in time to discover how Victorian engineering harnessed the power of water in this historic mill.

Newent Market House Museum Special Opening Days

Built in 1668, Newent’s black and white Market House has been the centre of the town for over 300 years. It houses a display of local history and a large collection of local artefacts plus music history featuring locals Joe Meek and Rutland Boughton.

St. Lawrence's Parish Church, Bodmin

A unique opportunity to explore Cornwall's asylum church - inside and outside - you can even have a go at playing the organ!

"Real Tennis, Mr Sadler's Balloon, The Hereford Chicken - and other stories from the Museum of Bath at Work"

Local historian Ann Cullis will reveal some of the fascinating tales associated with the unique and historic building occupied by the Museum of Bath at Work - built originally as Real tennis court in 1777.

Avebury

Enjoy free entry to Avebury Manor Garden and the Alexander Keiller Museum on Fri 6 and Sat 7 September 2024. The annual sculpture exhibition will premier on Fri 6 September for visitors to enjoy a diverse range of art throughout the colourful garden.

Visit the Deputy Gaveller in his office

The Office of Deputy Gaveller is unique to the Forest of Dean, currently held by Daniel Howell He is the Monarch's representative who deals with many issues in connection with the gales and mines within the Forest.

Godolphin

Godolphin will be offering free entry for the duration of the Heritage Open Days Festival, from 6-15 September. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore Godolphin House (7-12 Sept only), garden and outbuildings for free.

Memory Café – Taunton 1950s to Now at Somerset Heritage Centre

Share your memories of Taunton in the 20th century at Somerset Heritage Centre, be reminded with photographs and documents relating to the town, and enjoy a cup of tea.

Warminster Maltings

Visitors will receive an expert-led guided tour of Britain's only surviving commercial 'floor' maltings, explaining how malt is made and why Warminster is the historical centre of the industry.

The Clay Days of Lady Daphne

Open days onboard the historic 101 year old Heritage Thames Sailing Barge, Lady Daphne, in her original cargo port of Charlestown Harbour.

Columbjohn Chapel and the Gatehouse Arch on the Killerton Estate

Columbjohn Chapel and Gatehouse Arch: intriguing remains of an ornate C16th arch, isolated Chapel and the site of a lost Tudor mansion. Exeter University carried out an excavation of the area in May 2024. Come and find out what they found.

Liskeard Unlocked - Well Connected

Dive into the rich history of Liskeard and its interconnected villages, where the flow of water binds us together.

Behind closed doors tours at Stourhead House

During Heritage Open Days, take a fascinating peek behind the usually closed doors in Stourhead House and see what takes place behind the scenes.

Killerton House, Garden and Park

Enjoy Killerton's glorious landscaped garden, extensive parkland, fine 18th-century house and unique fashion collection.

Liskeard Unlocked - Liskeard Routeways - What Do You Recognise?

Exhibition of photographs of routeways and communications in Liskeard with clues to help identify them. Trail map. Also Kingwell Family Art and Craft sale in the Gallery.

Liskeard Unlocked - The Catholic Church of Our Lady and St Neot

The Church will be open with a display of church plate and vestments. Also, tours of the building.

Walcot Methodist Chapel

The original ‘Walcot Chapel’ is the oldest Methodist chapel in Bath. It is a place of worship for the congregation of Bath Methodist Church on Sundays and open for other activities and community groups during the week.

"Sun, sea and shifting sands" - an exhibition of paintings and prints from our Museum Collection about the Teign Estuary

This exhibition will be held at Teign Heritage Centre, Teignmouth, Devon, from 7th to 14th September, with Heritage Open Day on 14th September. Our aim is to inspire local artists to create their own response to the art for a later exhibition in 2025

Tuckers Hall

Medieval meeting hall dating from 1471. Home to The Incorporated Guilds of Weavers, Fullers (AKA Tuckers) and Shearmen. Woollen Cloth Trades Museum with static and interactive exhibits plus guided tours.

Dartmoor Light & Shadow

This exhibition will showcase the work of 25 different professional photographers, adorning the walls of a 17th-century Dartmoor barn alongside historic photographs from the Dartmoor Archive.

St Lawrence Chapel Heritage and Community Centre

Visit the unique Grade II* listed historic chapel and historic archives about the history of the chapel, especially when it was Ashburton grammar school. Have an escorted trip up the tower and view historic Ashburton

Dean Forest Railway - Behind-the-Scenes Guided Tour

Dean Forest Railway at Norchard have been preserving the heritage of the local railways of the Forest of Dean.They offer many activities throughout the year, and for Heritage Open Days Denis Martin will be giving a behind-the-scenes guided tour.

The Chapel of the Three Kings at Fosters Almshouses

The Almshouses and Chapel are grade II* listed buildings on Colston Street. They were founded by John Foster, a wealthy 15th-century merchant, to provide accommodation for Bristol's poor and elderly.

Behind the scenes tour of Frome Museum

On the ‘Behind the Scenes’ tour of Frome Museum you will visit the vaulted basements in Bridge Street, the ‘cantilever’ staircase in the main entrance, the lower and upper exhibition Galleries, the Library and Collections Room.

Bridging the Tamar Anchorage and Under the Bridge tour

A unique opportunity to walk directly beneath the road deck of the Tamar Bridge. Visitors also have the chance to view inside the underground anchorage chamber at the foot of the Tamar Bridge and learn more about this award-winning structure.

Taunton Brewhouse - The history and a bit of behind the scenes

This year Taunton Brewhouse celebrates 10 years since reopening under the management of Taunton Theatre Association You may think you know lots about us, but come along to find out about the history of our building and visit behind the scenes

Ashton Gatehouse

Ashton Gatehouse. One gateway, two worlds. The original entrance to Ashton Court Estate. Once the gateway to the Smyth family home, this Gatehouse is open for all to enjoy.

Ghosthunters 2024

Join us on a walk along the Stroudwater Canal where you will discover some ghosts from the canal's past. All of the stories are acted out by local actors and come from the Stroudwater Canal archives.

Special Access behind-the-scenes tours at Kresen Kernow

Take a peek into our 'big grey box' and discover 850 years of history relating to Cornwall! Well known for their skills in hard rock mining, the Cornish were sought after all over the world – from Australia to Africa, Canada to Mexico.

Talk given by two people about free-mining

Paul Baverstock and Ian Jamieson will talk of their experiences in working a Forest of Dean gale owned by a local freeminer on a part time basis. There will be a power point presentation and some examples of equipment used on show.

The Dovecote at Abbey Farm, Montacute

Walk up towards the beautiful ancient monastic priory fields and see the restored Grade II listed dovecote with the unique double nesting boxes.

Taunton Masonic Hall

Join us at Taunton Masonic Hall Open Day.

Biddesden House

The house was built by General Webb in 1711. You will see his equestrian portrait and paintings and furniture belonging to the present owners.

Sweet Track Walk

Step back in time and tread the ancient paths of Neolithic Britain with a guided walk along the famed Sweet Track on the Somerset Levels.

Staple Hill Methodist Church

Explore the history of our Church and area, as we celebrate 150 years in Staple Hill - our exhibition will take you on a journey from the mid 19th century to the present day. Refreshments will be served everyday.

Chard Carnival Street Fayre

Chard Carnival Street Fayre will stretch the length of Holyrood Street with over 60 stalls selling lots of local produce and gifts and Entertainment, there will also be lots of information stalls and access to the historic walks from the museum.

Mitcheldean Town Hall, its history and its interesting contents

Visit this historic building in a village which became know around the world for at least one of its industries. Originally, the hall would have provided shelter for market stalls when orchards abounded in the area.

Newton Park - home of Bath Spa University

Bath Spa University opens its doors for everyone to enjoy our Georgian house, our lake and landscape, the walled gardens, picnic areas and beautiful views.

Marshfield Guided Walk

Guided walk through historic parts of Marshfield. Visit to St Mary's Church and Almshouses Chapel.

Frome Town Crier Talk

Mike Bishop, Frome Town Crier for over 17 years, will be talking at Frome Museum on the history, duties and role of the town crier. Mike will also speak on the many town crier competitions he took part in.

Two Westbury Churches and their history in the Dean

The Church of St Peter, Paul and Mary occupies the same site as the Bell Tower, previously a church in its own right. The site has a history going back to the Crusades and then the English Civil War. Enjoy the present use of this amazing combination.

Liskeard Unlocked - Wonderous Well of Lyskiret

Unlock the flows of time at the Well of Lyskiret. Stop by The Pipewell to share tales and trinkets for Liskeard Unlocked with the Museum volunteers on 7th and on 14th Council volunteers will tell you all about the Well's history.

Plymouth Proprietary Library

The Plymouth Proprietary Library holds some rare and interesting books a selection of which will be on display for visitors.

St James Church Taunton

Church Tower will be Open. Displays of Church History - Stories of people from the past connected with our church community.

Maud's Way

Maud Heath's Causeway will be 550 years old in 2024. Join us at The Maud Heath Centre, formally the village school, located on the Causeway and learn about Maud Heath, the history of the causeway & listen to the song we commissioned for the occasion.

Powderham Castle

Powderham, historic and present home to the Earls of Devon. Built in 1391 by Sir Philip Courtenay, what was once a medieval hall has expanded in to one of Devon's finest (and continuously lived in) family homes.

Chapel of St Lawrence

The tour will include the Chapel, Tower: Clock and Bell room. (Due to health and safety concerns it will not include the tower roof).

White Mill

We are celebrating Heritage Open Days by offering free entry to White Mill on 7 and 8 September. Discover White Mill, a corn mill with original wooden machinery in a peaceful riverside setting

Southcot Burial Ground

A hidden oasis in the centre of Bath. Come and discover it for yourself. This year will include a family trail.

The Minster Church of St Denys & Bell Tower

A Guided Tour of The Minster Church of St Denys and Bell Tower.

Heritage Day at Parade House Trowbridge

Step back in history to the Georgian period and visit the elegant rooms of beautiful Grade I listed Parade House, one of Wiltshire's finest buildings, and formerly the headquarters of Ushers Brewery, founded 200 years ago this year.

Saltford Brass Mill

Ancient Monument and Listed (Grade II*) remnant of the brass industry which thrived in the Avon Valley in the 18th & 19th Centuries. We show how the mill worked, how it came to survive into the 21st Century and its impact on local social history.

The Best of Times - The Worst of Times

A talk exploring the way people lived in the Middle Ages.

Forest of Dean Writers Collection

Exhibition showing new collection being established by University of Gloucestershire's Reading the Forest project and Dean Heritage Centre

Nailsworth Quaker Meeting House

Historic Quaker Meeting House In Nailsworth, Gloucestershire open to visitors

Dyrham Park

At Dyrham Park you can walk through 270 acres of ancient deerpark with wide-reaching views, explore the garden, visit the newly-revitalised 17th-century mansion and stop for refreshments from the tea-room or cafe in the parkland. Shop open.

Prior Park

Prior Park will open for free on 7 and 14 September - come and see the recent restoration and find out more about the archaeology and conservation of the garden.

Royal Hop Pole Hotel

Guided Tours are on offer for this Grade II* building, originally three properties. Gaining Royal status after a visit from Queen Mary of Teck the Hotel is also mentioned by Charles Dickens in his novel ‘Pickwick Papers'.

Lizard Wireless Station Open Day

Join us for a free Open Day to celebrate Marconi and the dawn of wireless communication at The Lizard Wireless Station. We're offering free tours, special radio demonstrations, family activities and refreshments.

Ram Hill Colliery

An opportunity to tour the remains of this 19th century coal mine. Visit the woodland area and the remains of the Dramway, engine house and horse gin. Donations welcome.

Hemyock Castle, Devon

Self-Guided Tours: See the rare surviving ruins of Hemyock's moated medieval castle: Remains of gatehouse archway, towers, curtain-walls and moat which surround the older manor house. Grounds, Interpretation Centre, Cider-Press, Farmyard displays

Pilton Tithe Barn

An early 14th century barn which has been repaired and roofed in traditional green oak carpentry.

Bath Jewish Burial Ground

Visit this beautiful cemetery, resting place of Bath's Jewish community in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Experience its peaceful atmosphere, and learn about the lives of the people buried here who came to this country from so many places.

Trengwainton Garden

There's free entry to Trengwainton from 8-15 Sept (closed Fri & Sat) to enjoy winding wooded paths, sea views and plants from across the globe. Experience the garden with your senses and learn more about the connections between people and plants.

Pre-Raphaelite Mosaics in St John’s Church

View and learn about the stunning Opus Sectile Mosaics in this Victorian church

Open doors and drawers at Mompesson House

Discover the interiors of some of our collection items this Heritage Open Week as we open our doors and drawers.

Visit St Anne's Church at Oxenhall, near Newent

Visit a church built in the 14th century, rebuilt in the 17th century following a design by Provincial Architect, John MIddleton.

All Saints' Church, Viney Hill, Present and Future

All Saints' Church described by F.W. Harvey as a "lantern on the hill" and built of Forest sandstone sits on the edge of Forest woodland over looking the Severn Valley. Enjoy exhibitions on church history, Gypsy Petulengro and future plans.

Dawe's Twineworks

Dawe's Twineworks, West Coker, celebrates the former flax and hemp industries of south Somerset and west Dorset which flourished in the age of sail. It is now the only surviving Victorian Twineworks in the UK - and it works.

The United Church - Historical Background for Non-Conformists in Warminster

Built as a Methodist Chapel in 1804, the 1774 records show that “on account of the great wickedness of the place they could no longer preach the Gospel at Warminster.” Discover how Warminster improved & how we handled the riotous mob!

Historic bee keeping and candle making in the Forest of Dean

Hear why bee keeping became popular in monasteries and try your hand at hand making a candle.

Montacute House

A masterpiece of Elizabethan Renaissance architecture and design, towering walls of glass, glowing ham stone & surrounding garden and parkland. The upper floors of the house will remain closed for 2024 there is plenty to see on the ground floor.

Keynsham Methodism in the footsteps of the Wesley's

Explore, see and listen to the history of Methodism from the 18th century to today. Our curators will introduce you to the story of how John and Charles Wesley, and Methodists since, have influenced the growth and development of life in Keynsham.

Antony House - D-Day 80 walking tour

A walking talk and tour highlighting the role of Antony and Torpoint during D-Day and the Second World War.

Liskeard Unlocked - Talk by Douglas Skeggs: “Nicholas and Alexandra – Tyrants and Martyrs of Imperial Russia”

Guests are welcome to join the Liskeard Arts members, free of charge, for the talk in the Public Hall.

Lulworth Castle & Park

Visit and discover the stunning Lulworth Castle & Chapel of St Mary.

Exeter Library's Special Collection: A 'White Glove' Experience

Get up close and personal to a selection of books from Exeter Library's 'Special Collections', dating back to 1480!

Tramroads of the Forest of Dean

Power-point presentation and talk on the development of the tramroads of the Forest of Dean

Come along to Naas Court Farm and Barns

Visit a site sympathetically brought back into use as a property which now also houses a modern wedding and performance venue.

REME Museum

Free entry to the REME Museum!

Antony House

Free entry to Antony House National Trust for Heritage Open Days.

Dean Forest Railway: Behind-the-Scenes Guided Tour

Take a behind-the-scenes guided tour of Dean Forest Railway at Norchard Railway Station in Lydney.

Tales from the river bank

The threat to the future life of the River Severn and the loss of historic privileges to the whole of the longest river in Britain.

Prestbury Village Walk with Roger Beacham

A walk through time in the village of Prestbury

Malaby Biodigester

Though not technically ‘heritage’, the Biodigester is an important ‘green’ addition to Warminster’s infrastructure that creates electricity out of food waste. Hopefully it will render other forms of electricity generation historic’.

Bream Heritage Walk

Explore the area around Bream, taking in its industrial past

Roman Baths Local History Store - Lansdown

Explore weird and wonderful objects from Victorian spa equipment to Georgian furniture. Join a treat of a tour at 10am, 12 noon and 2pm. Booking essential - [email protected]

Forest Writers: Networks and connections

An evening with the Forest of Dean Writers Collection team in Coleford Library. Findings are emerging from the new collelction.

Dean Heritage Centre Special Heritage Open Day Event

Dean Heritage Centre, set in a tranquil valley, holds many records of the social and industrial history of the Forest of Dean. There is normally a charge for admission to meet running costs but for Heritage Open Days 2024 this is waived for one day.

Quay Words presents Ian Mortimer: The road to Exeter – from the Middle Ages to the nineteenth century

Quay Words are thrilled to be joined by writer and historian Ian Mortimer for this free, Heritage Open Days event. During his talk Ian will be talking about travel in the southwest. Ian will draw on his latest book Medieval Horizons.

Dean Close School Historic Tours

A day and boarding school established in 1886 and set in 50 acres of parkland in the centre of Cheltenham.

Talk - Thompson's Seat (Mount Edgecombe)

Illustrated talk: 'Thompson's Seat and other artefacts at Mount Edgecombe as examples of emerging British identity in the eighteenth century'.

Castle Drogo

High above the Teign Gorge on the edge of Dartmoor stands Castle Drogo. Reminiscent of a medieval fortress the castle was designed and built between 1910 and 1930 by renowned architect Sir Edwin Lutyens for self-made millionaire Julius Drewe.

Newton St Cyres Church & Tower Guided Tours, Devon

Our History Group will take you on guided tours of this Grade I Listed church, from the earliest history (12th century) and, for some, a climb up the 80 steps of the Bell Tower to the roof!

Following the Iron Queen

Following the Iron Queen- sailing to Argentina (or nearly so) A talk sharing Eric's voyage from Cardiff, South Wales to Rosario, Argentina 130 years after his Great Grandfather sailed the Iron Queen there, delivering Railway lines and sleepers.

Guided Tour of Westonbirt House Grade 1 Listed Gardens

A guided tour of the Grade 1 Listed Gardens of Westonbirt House.

Mothecombe House

Grade 1 listed Queen Anne House and contents

Bridging the Tamar Anchorage tour

An opportunity to come inside the anchorage chamber at the foot of the Tamar Bridge and learn more about this award winning structure.

Kingston Lacy

We are celebrating Heritage Open Days by offering free entry to Kingston Lacy on 12-14 September. Discover Kingston Lacy, an opulent family home built to resemble a Venetian Palace.

Lydney Skiff Project

Explore the work of a community based group building a skiff to row on the Severn. Learn about traditional boat building in the Forest of Dean.

Lulworth Castle House

Visit the Weld family home in the grounds of Lulworth Castle. The Entrance Hall & Drawing Room will be open to view. The gardens are not open.

Warminster School

Warminster School dates back to 1707, the tour is of some of our historical buildings and behind the scenes of our hidden treasures, ranging from a chapel, the Five Courts and the WW2 Italian Prisoner of War Pinocchio Paintings.

Eyre Chantry Chapel

The Eyre Chapel is a gem of ecclesiastic Victorian architecture.

Discovering Gloucester’s Famous Rainbow Streets

Walk around the Rainbow Streets of Gloucester- High Street Tredworth.

Royal Artillery Museum Stores at Wood Road Hangars

The oldest surviving aircraft hangars in Europe now house part of the Royal Artillery Museum's amazing collection. See behind the scenes in our stores, rare historic field guns and find out about the birthplace of British military aviation.

Nature in Art, Wallsworth Hall.

Wallsworth Hall has a curiously obscure history.

River Twyver Walk

Gloucester's River Twyver

Llanthony Secunda Priory Guided Walk

Step inside the restored remains of an Augustinian Priory.

Robert Raikes Guided Walk

Learn more about Robert Raikes.

Historic Docks

Walk around Gloucester Docks

Hillfield Gardens

A guided walk around these beautiful gardens.

Talk: The History of Wallsworth Hall, Nature in Art

Wallsworth Hall is a Georgian mansion which is now the home of Nature in Art

Talk: People & Places of Hempsted & Llanthony

All talks by local historian Debbie Hotchkins

Talk: This is your life - LV14 SULA Lightship

Captain Colin tells you of the life of a lightship.

Richard III

This tour tells of Richard III's important three day visit to Gloucester in 1483, as part of his Royal Progress. It explains the granting of the significant Charter to the city.

Black & White Buildings of Gloucester

Walking tour

NEW 2024 Immersive Soundscape

Visit the Medieval Library at the Cathedral

Eastgate Chamber

Discover the remains of Gloucester's Eastgate.

St. Swithun’s Church

A church in Hempsted built and dedicated to St Swithun.

Gloucester Cathedral Precincts Tour

Walking tour of Gloucester Cathedral precincts.

St Andrew's Church Castle Combe

Exhibition about St Aldhelm's Way, which passes through Castle Combe, local walking routes, maps and signposts. Local volunteers will be on hand to answer questions and help with accessing the church heritage tour on 13th and 14th September.

Lonsdale Road Methodist Church

Special Event at the Methodist Church relating to the Yoiuth Club in the 1970s.

Church of St. Luke the Evangelist, Brislington: Open church and tower tours

Come and see our 15th century Grade II* listed church set in the centre of the Brislington Conservation Area. Visit our tower and see the bells in action.

Talk: Charles Wheatstone

Locally born inventor.

Roman Times

Learn about the Romans in Gloucester

The Siege of Gloucester 1643

Hear the story of the siege in 1643.

St Nicholas's Church

A beautiful, medieval church to surprise you.

Gloucester City Tour

Guided walk around the city

Gloucester's Rich Heritage of Music and Poetry

Discover Gloucester’s Rich Heritage of Music and Poetry.

St Mary de Crypt Church and the Old Crypt School Rooms

Discover de Crypt

Royal Gloucester

Gloucester's Royal connections

SULA Lightship

Visit to a lightship

The hidden routes of the Forest

The Hidden Routes of the Forest uncovers the hidden symphony in nature shared with you by Wilde Earth Journeys,

Liskeard Unlocked - Liskeard Links... Mining. An Arts & Crafts Open Studio

An exhibition of local arts and crafts from the Liskeard Market Makers which is inspired by the rich mining heritage of Liskeard. This is a one off event showcasing beautiful local artwork/crafts.

Westgate Street and Cathedral Quarter Heritage Walk

Learn about Westgate Street and its history.

Saxon Gloucester

Discover Gloucester's Saxon history.

Talk: Dr Francis T Bond First Medical Officer of Health for Gloucestershire

A forgotten worthy of Gloucester.

Beatrix Potter Guided Walk

A guided walk around Gloucester to places associated with Beatrix Potter.

Talk: Origins and History of Mariners Chapel

Historic Mariners Church in Gloucester Docks

That's Entertainment

Sites of former cinemas and theatres

Rhymes and Reasons

Famous poets brought to life.

St Mary Magdalene Chapel

Remains of 12th Century leper chapel

Holy Trinity Church

Historic building

Talk: 2,000 Years of Gloucester Voices

Two millennia of local history.

Mariners' Church

Historic Mariners Church in Gloucester Docks

"If Only Walls Could Talk" Guided Character Tours of The Folk of Gloucester

Historic building, guided tours and other activities.

Portland House

Portland House, not normally open to the public, offers a rare opportunity to see inside a very special 1930s house. It has original 1930s features, is beautifully furnished and sits in stunning grounds with far reaching sea views.

Talk: Bishop John Hooper

The story of Bishop Hooper.

Lydford Gorge

Explore this steep-sided river gorge, filled with temperate rainforest, carved into the western edge of Dartmoor. Descend into the Devil's Cauldron pothole on a platform over the water, and take in the 30-meter-high Whitelady Waterfall.

Llanthony Secunda Priory

Step inside the restored remains of an Augustinian Priory.

Somerset Brick and Tile Museum Heritage Open Day

Visit the last bottle brick kiln in Somerset and enjoy a guided tour around the museum followed by a tile making demonstration.

Newark Park, National Trust

Newark Park will be offering free entry on 14 September as part of Heritage Open Days 2024.

Friends Meeting House

The Quakers Meeting House is a Grade II listed building built in 1834 and designed by Samuel Daukes.

Liskeard Unlocked - A Taste of Ukraine - Connecting with Kopychyntsi Through Food, Song and Dance

Celebrate our connection with Kopychyntsi in Western Ukraine through Ukrainian and Cornish food, song and dance. We’ll be linking live with Kopychyntsi and playing and singing them the Ukrainian national anthem. Free entry, food and drink to buy.

Bones and Bells

Explore the history of St Mary de Crypt church.

Grays Almshouse

As part of the national Heritage Open Days, Taunton Heritage Trust will be opening Gray's Almshouse and Chapel on Saturday 14th September. 

Winterbourne Parish Church

The late twelfth century Grade I listed Parish Church of St Michael, surrounded by its historic churchyard, sits in a rural Conservation Zone. It has significant remains from the 14th century to the present day, evidence of its continuing use.

The Belle of Lyme Regis: Belmont open days

Join us to explore Belmont, a fine 18th century maritime villa in Lyme Regis.

The Masonic Hall

The building was originally a girls' school. It was purchased by the Wiltshire Lodge of Fidelity in 1881 and has been the Masonic Hall since that time. A pair of adjoining cottages was later purchased to enable the Masonic Hall to be enlarged but the

Historic Characters

Overview of the many famous people who were born and lived in Gloucester.

St John the Baptist Church, Devizes

St. John's Church was built in the early 12th Century by the Bishops of Salisbury. It was initially the Church for the Castle, its governor and garrison - the Castle Church. It is now a grade 1 listed magnificent building.

Mercers’ Hall (Masonic Lodge)

Historic building

Goathurst Village Heritage Trail-St Edward, King and Martyr Church

Visit the church as part of the unique Goathurst Village Heritage Trail. View the wealth of ancient tombs and monuments to the Halswell-Kemeys-Tynte families and discover the fascinating links between the church and nearby Halswell House and Park.

St Mary de Lode Church

Gloucester's oldest parish church

Guided tour of the Grade One listed St Margaret's Church

Guided tour of the Grade One listed St Margaret's Church.

WILLIAM CHAMPION'S GARDEN & GROTTO

The remarkable surviving Grade II 18th century garden of brassworker William Champion with a giant statue of Neptune and astonishing hidden grotto with a central pool surrounded by 6 grotesque faces with gaping jaws opening into subterranean tunnels.

Talk: How Invaders Changed Britain

Effects of invasion on Gloucester & Britain.

Woodspring Priory by the Sea

Join us to explore Woodspring Priory on either Saturday 14 - Sunday 15 September 2024.

Brockworth Court

Brockworth Court was initially the residence for the Priors of Llanthony Priory.

Gloucester's Docklands Railway History

Discover the railway system within the docks.

Goathurst Village Trail: Robin Hood's Hut

Visit Robin Hood's Hut open to the public for the first time since 2022 visit The Landmark Trust's folly in Goathurst.

Jet Age Museum

See jet planes of the past

Gloucester's Medieval Churches

A walk round Gloucester viewing sites of Medieval Churches

Thornbury Town Hall

Guided tours are available of the building, parts of which are not usually open to the public. Your guide will take you through its previous uses, from a tavern, to a courtroom, to a police station!

Meet the Engineers

Clifton Suspension Bridge Trust is working on a landmark project to protect the bridge's 180-year-old suspension chains. Meet the intrepid team ‘walking the chains’ to hand paint the bridge’s 4,200 individual links.

Talk: The Carriage Building (Roberts Limbricks Architects)

See inside the building and hear about its refurbishment.

Goathurst Village Heritage Trail - Temple of Pan

The Temple of Pan is part of the Goathurst Village Heritage Trail. The Temple of Pan was built as an ornamental folly as part of the landscape and gardens of the Halswell Park Estate in the 1770s.

Liskeard Unlocked - St Martin's Church and Bell Ringing

Explore St Martin’s Church, see the history behind the building and how it has been a place of Christian worship for over 800 years.

Liskeard Unlocked - Westbourne House

Westbourne House was the subject of an extensive restoration and renovation project after Wildanet took on the lease in 2021 from CC. This is a rare chance to view creation of high-tech offices while preserving architectural features.

Maud's Way in Chippenham

Maud Heath's Causeway will be 550 years old in 2024. Join us at The Yelde Hall and learn about Maud Heath, the history of the causeway & listen to the song we commissioned for the occasion.

St Margaret’s Church Whaddon

St Margaret’s is a 13th century Grade II* listed church.

National Waterways Museum

The National Waterways Museum

NEW 2024 Roberts Limbricks Architects

A Carriage Building in the centre of Gloucester.

Huntspill Hub Heritage Centre and Classic Car Show

On Saturday 14th September, St. Peter & All Hallows Church, West Huntspill, Highbridge, Somerset will be hosting, with the annual village Classic Car Show, an insight into the history and heritage of the Church and the local village. Teas & talks!

Signal Box and Community Garden, Warmley