Many offer unique opportunities to go behind usually closed doors, or are giving the chance to enjoy rarely seen exhibitions or archives. While others are hosting specialist talks or tours to mark the annual festival of the nation’s past.
Here, the Chronicle & Echo has put together 36 Heritage Open Days events that you can enjoy, for free, during September.
To find out more information on other open days across the county and country, visit https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/
13. Church Tour: The Holy Sepulchre and its History
Church Lane, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 3NL. Step inside one of Northampton’s most historic buildings with a guided tour by one of our knowledgeable volunteers. Friday 19 September: 2.30pm-4pm. Pre-booking required, contact [email protected] Photo: Heritage Open Days
14. History of the Great Fire
The Guildhall, St. Giles Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DE. Commemoration of the 350th anniversary of the Great Fire of Northampton with storyboards, actors and a virtual reality app plus walking tour . Also learn about our civic history with the mayor in the heart of the civic building- The Guildhall. Saturday 13 September: 11am-3pm. Pre-booking via https://www.northamptontowncouncil.gov.uk/historyofgreatfirehods Photo: Submitted
15. Thornby Hall Open Day
Thornby Hall, Naseby Road, Thornby, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN6 8SW. Visit a Buddhist Meditation Centre in an English Country Mansion with beautiful grounds. Soak up the history and learn about inner peace. Sunday 14 September: 1100-1600. Pre-booking not required. Photo: Heritage Open Days
16. Northamptonshire Natural History Society
10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1LD. 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. Saturday 13 September: 1000-1600, Sunday 14 September: 1000-1600. Pre-booking not required Photo: Heritage Open Days