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A tranquil wooded garden, surrounded by historic parkland, with a delightful walled garden at its heart

A talk and tour exploring two contrasting examples of ecclesiastical Victorian architecture on Parkgate Road. Meeting at the entrance to the University of Chester's historic chapel, and concluding at the John Douglas designed Vicarage.

Join Councillor Ben Wye for a walk around Crewe Town Centre to explore our heritage and share fascinating stories and memories of our town.

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

A wonderful opportunity to see St. Oswald's Church, Backford which is not usually open to the public.

Follow the Howlett's journey from Buckinghamshire, via road and water, to begin their new life at Quarry Bank.

Join YMCA Cheshire in the GLO Cafe to find out more about the importance of this locally listed building.

Come and join local tour guide Ann Coward for a special Ghost Tour.

Tour of Booths Hall and business park followed by a circular walk to St Helena’s ruins, returning via Booths Mere.

Step into Cheshire Police history and visit our fabulous museum. With hundreds of exhibits, our fantastic volunteers will guide you through the museum and our rich history of policing.

Tours of this ancient church and graveyard. Tours Historic the Village of Farnworth Light refreshments available

See many light and jet aircraft on display or being restored. Other transport artefacts include vehicles, tram, and engines are also on display.

Did you know that the University of Chester originated as Chester Diocesan Teacher Training College in 1839, founded by a distinguished group of local leading figures in the Church of England?

A chance to explore the Churchill Building, former Western Command, and learn more about its history, architecture and links to the local community.

Join Avanti West Coast for a behind-the-scenes tour of Crewe Station.

A talk about the vibrant stained glass of Chester artist Trena Cox.

Hadlow Road Station is an historic railway station preserved as they were in the 1950s.

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.

Book talk by Author Jenny Collis. Find out who and what inspired her to write about the history of Knutsford streets!

Join Mersey Gateway Environmental Trust and Hazlehurst Studios on 14th September, for a family-friendly walk from Runcorn Promenade to Wigg Island. Enjoy nature spotting, art, and ecology activities. Part of Halton's 50th Anniversary

Drop in and celebrate Heritage Open Days at this Grade II listed Watermill.

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.

Take a Journey into Padgate and Fearnhead's Past on Saturday 7th September 10.30 am to 12.30 pm at Padgate Library.

Discover Little Moreton Hall on our Heritage Open Day and explore the topsy-turvy Tudor house.

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.

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.

Join us for a specially designed guided tour of Nantwich: What is Geology? It's all around us, millions of years in the making and we walk past it and use it every day. Just how special is it and where does it come from?

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.

Tour of St Cross church and history presentation. This will be followed by an optional walk to war the memorial and sites of Thorneyholme House and Woodland House.

The Women’s Line is a snapshot of Macclesfield-resident women’s family trees presenting their female lines artistically through highly personal mixed media portraits and memories, opening September 6th at the Silk Museum.

St. Matthew’s Church heritage and local history with visits to the tower to learn about bell ringing.

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.

A beautiful and peaceful Parish Church with a display of Viking Stones, Stained Glass windows and many other historical features.

A fun drop in pottery workshop with Chester artist Neil Glendinning at Nantwich Museum's Millennium Gallery. A great introduction to using clay and discovering more about the history of locally found pottery.

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!

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!

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.

Warrington Town Hall will be open for visitors to look around as part of the national Heritage Open Days. Free and everyone welcome to drop. Volunteers will be on hand throughout the visit to speak with guests. No booking required.

A talk about the vibrant stained glass of Chester artist Trena Cox at St. Werburgh's RC Church on Sunday 8 September at 2pm.

Talk given by Helen Cooke from Nantwich Museum. Part of the Family History Society Crewe Group Talk Series.

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.

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.

Runcorn & District Historical Society Heritage Open Days. “Networks” display, featuring our travelling and trade routes by road, water, and rail. Free entry, every welcome, light refreshments available. Wicksten Drive Christian Centre, Runcorn

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Visit Catalyst and explore the routes, networks and connections that link this once industrial area with the local community!

Macclesfield Town Hall will be your information point for everything happening town-wide as well as hosting the Made In Macc Market and a local hobby and community-group fair.