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Registration for our 25th Heritage Open Days is now open. 👏🎉🥳
Here are 4 stories from last year’s festival to give you some inspiration! 🔊
Find out how to tell yours HERE: https://bit.ly/2FREECZ
A special exhibition, mosque tour and dazzling array of snacks! The community came together at Fulwood Mosque in Preston last year to celebrate the achievements of some of the city’s early migrants 🕌
This is Naima’s Heritage Open Days…
20 bottle ovens, 12 miles and a whole bunch of bikes…intrigued? It was all happening in Stoke-on-Trent last September!
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This is A̳n̳d̳y̳'̳s̳ Heritage Open Days…
The crowds descended upon Keymer Tiles in Surrey last September. Crafting handmade tiles since 1588, they are one of the oldest manufactures in the UK and provide roofing materials to historic buildings such as Leeds Castle and Tewkesbury Abbey. One woman stood, high-vis jacket and stickers in hand, ready to face the swarm!
This is Christine’s Heritage Open Days…
Want to know who makes our festival possible? It’s people like Nicky and Becky, who coordinated over 100 events in Winchester last year!
This is their Heritage Open Days…
Inspired? Find out how you can get involved HERE: https://bit.ly/2FREECZ
Hats off to Liskeard's Heritage Open Days programme in 2018! They celebrated local Extraordinary Women through puppet making, straw plaiting and story telling. Watch this short video to see what happened!
DAY 1: Aston Hall
DAY 1: AHH just one more sleep to go until England’s LARGEST heritage festival returns! Our final highlight is a real cracker…the magnificent Grade 1 listed Aston Hall in Birmingham! Built in 1618, you’ll discover stunning interiors and splendid grounds at this Jacobean mansion. More HERE: http://ow.ly/nz1G30lDsrt
DAY 2: The Red House
DAY 2: Heritage Open Days is almost here! Today we’re featuring The Red House in Suffolk, home to celebrated composer Benjamin Britten and his partner Peter Pears. Special activities will be put on throughout the afternoon in an event not to be missed by any music-lovers among you! MORE: http://ow.ly/ylng30lDslx
DAY 3: Fullers Mill Garden
DAY 3: We’re creeping closer towards the big day! Why not explore Fullers Mill Garden this Heritage Open Days, an enchanting little oasis on the banks of the river Lark in Suffolk! The garden is the life work of Bernard Tickner and features many rare and unusual plants. VISIT: http://ow.ly/z7br30lDsdz
DAY 4: The Vale of Avalon
DAY 4: Walk in the footsteps of legends this September at the Arthurian Centre in Cornwall. From ancient battle sites to pristine woodland, the Vale of Avalon is packed with history and stunning scenery! Plenty to explore for all the family! MORE: http://ow.ly/weiy30lDs9t
DAY 5: Canons House and Dovecote
DAY 5: Canons House and Dovecote in Mitcham is a real hidden gem! This grade II listed mansion will have special talks and family activities this Heritage Open Days, explaining their upcoming 4 year project to restore the house and grounds to their former glory. MORE: http://ow.ly/7OI630lDs4l
DAY 6: Knaresborough Castle
DAY 6: From the King’s Chamber to a sinister Dungeon, Knaresborough Castle has it all! A great family day out awaits you at this impressive medieval fortress. Start your adventure HERE: http://ow.ly/StyV30lDrYg
DAY 7: Magpie Mine
DAY 7: Stories of murder, a widow’s curse, and trials and tribulations await you on a visit to Magpie Mine in Derbyshire! An expert guide will be on hand to explain its fascinating history and take you around the site. Find out more HERE: http://ow.ly/HKTv30lCzbR
DAY 8: Calshot Castle
DAY 8: Walk in the footsteps of Henry VIII at Calshot Castle in Southampton this September. Built to protect the entrance to Southampton water, in 1913, the fort offers stunning views across The Solent. A perfect family day out! MORE: http://ow.ly/XrfL30lByGG
DAY 9: Wherry Yacht
DAY 9: Step aboard a life of Edwardian luxury on a Wherry Yacht this Heritage Open Days, with a trip to the Museum of the Broads near Norwich. Only 3 of these iconic vessels remain so don’t miss your chance to explore one of them! MORE HERE: http://ow.ly/IxQ130lAATN
put her forward: making is underway!
MAKING IS UNDERWAY! 25 remarkable women have been scanned and foot-high statues are being 3D printed…but who are they? All shall be revealed TOMORROW at www.putherforward.com
put her forward: the nominations are in!
NOMINATIONS ARE IN! Our commissioned Unsung Stories artists, @nonzeroone, have been travelling the country asking YOU to #putherforward! This is what finding #UnsungStories looks like…Find out MORE: www.putherforward.com
DAY 10: National Emergency Services Museum
DAY 10: It was only in 1915 that the first British woman was appointed a police officer with full powers of arrest. Over 100 years later, discover the fascinating history of women in the force at the National Emergency Services Museum in Sheffield, with specially put on object handling sessions. MORE: http://ow.ly/oY8m30lzsOK
DAY 11:: Waverley Abbey
DAY 11: Ancient ruins, a historic house and a game of croquet…sounds like the perfect way to end the summer! Explore Waverley Abbey House for free this Heritage Open Days and discover its charms and rich history for yourself. More HERE: http://ow.ly/y5IJ30lyfBj
DAY 12: Harris Museum
DAY 12: Take a trip back in time this Heritage Open Days with a visit to the Harris Museum. Special tours of the Egyptian Balcony will be on offer, giving you a rare chance to see specially commissioned paintings that bring the ancient world to life! MORE: http://ow.ly/hHFH30lyfzq
DAY 13: St Mary Magdelene Chuch
DAY 13: Exceptional fittings, a wonky tower and faded wall paintings all add to the charm of the grade I listed St Mary Magdelene Church near Windsor. Dating back to the 12th Century, it was built to serve the bargemen who plied their trade on the river. Discover it for yourself HERE: http://ow.ly/aZaR30lxKxh
put her forward: NOMINATE! MAKE! UNVEIL!
NOMINATE! MAKE! UNVEIL! 25 new foot-high statues of women coming soon as part of our #UnsungStories artwork #putherforward. Here’s what our commissioned artists, non zero one, have up to over the last few months…Find out MORE: www.putherforward.com
DAY 14: Anderton Boat Lift
DAY 14: Want to feel on top of the world? Well you can this September with a free tour of the Anderton Boat Lift in Cheshire! Book HERE: http://ow.ly/neK530lwMdF
DAY 15: From Station to Station
DAY 15: A ground-breaking piece of community theatre performed on a train…‘From Station to Station’, commission by Knutsford Promenades, celebrates the lives of Extraordinary Women Elizabeth Gaskell and Alison Uttley. An event not to be missed! MORE: http://ow.ly/imXq30lw1jr
DAY 16: Worcester Guildhall
DAY 16: Explore the striking architecture of Worcester Guildhall for free this Heritage Open Days. Built in 1722, by Thomas White, a pupil of Sir Christopher Wren, the Assembly Room has seen many royal visits and boasts an incredible painting ceiling. MORE: http://ow.ly/tf4r30luRMH
DAY 17: Take in the sights, smells and sounds of one of the last water-powered forge in England this Heritage Open Days. Finch Foundry in Devon will be putting on demonstrations, talks and more for FREE! MORE: http://ow.ly/P6Ee30ltPJx
DAY 18: Dorich House Museum
DAY 18: One of London’s best hidden gems, Dorich House Museum will be free to explore this September. The former studio home of sculptor Dora Gordine, the museum now holds the world’s largest collection of her works. MORE HERE: http://ow.ly/e97730lsq4F
DAY 19: Gunby Estate
DAY 19: A National Trust property that you could imagine yourself living in…Gunby Estate in Lincolnshire features modest sized rooms full of character all add to the charm of this stunning property. With 1500-acre grounds and an 8-acre garden, there is plenty to explore! Plan your visit HERE: http://ow.ly/qmAX30lsq2n
DAY 20: The Grand Shaft
DAY 20: The Grand Shaft in Dover is an engineering marvel! It’s triple staircase design with 140 steps enabled troops to quickly get from the cliff-top barracks to sea level in the event of a French invasion! Discover this quirky piece of military history for yourself this Heritage Open Days. More HERE: http://ow.ly/cla730lrVb8
DAY 21: The Lovelace Mausoleum
DAY 21: A unique architectural masterpiece awaits you at the Lovelace Mausoleum in Guildford, which houses the tombs of the 1st Earl of Lovelace and his second wife, Jane. This stunning image was taken as part of our ongoing collaboration with Forgotten Heritage. Visit the Mausoleum for yourself HERE: http://ow.ly/Pc8F30lqT00
DAY 22: "Deeds not words" will definitely be taking place this Heritage Open Days! The Pankhurst Centre in Manchester will be putting on free workshops, where you will craft the materials needed to lead the fight for equal voting rights! Join the protest HERE: http://ow.ly/Fpbm30lpYbL
DAY 23: Fountains Abbey
DAY 23: Here’s a real highlight for you! The insta-worthy Fountains Abbey in North Yorkshire will be free to explore, including special visits to usually closed parts of the estate. MORE HERE: http://ow.ly/jX3c30lnMbO
DAY 24: The Hospital of St Cross
DAY 24: Shortly after the Norman invasion, a young French monk founded The Hospital of St Cross in Winchester. 1000 years later it is still and use and the brothers welcome you to explore this Grade I listed complex of buildings set in picturesque water meadows. It’s the perfect place to relax and unwind. EXPLORE HERE: http://ow.ly/db5D30llXMd
DAY 25: National Waterways Museum
DAY 25: All aboard the National Waterways Museum in Cheshire for a fantastic family day out! Learn about 200 years of life on the water through Interactive exhibitions and an incredible collection of historic boats. MORE: http://ow.ly/16aQ30llXGS
DAY 26: Landguard Fort
DAY 26: Explore the stunning Landguard Fort in Felixstowe for free this Heritage Open Days. This Grade I listed Georgian stronghold replaced an earlier 17th century version on the same site and was designed to guard the entrance of Harwich port. MORE: http://ow.ly/CAAk30llXA0
DAY 27: Avril Coleridge-Taylor
DAY 27: Heard of Avril Coleridge-Taylor? The life of this extraordinary composer, conductor and pianist will be celebrated at St George’s Church in Brighton this September, including live performances of her recently rediscovered works! MORE HERE: http://ow.ly/vq3b30ll6VV
DAY 28: Saddlescombe Farm
DAY 28: A donkey wheel, baking demonstrations and the Knights Templar – an unusual combination granted, but all relate to Saddlescombe Farm near Brighton. Discover over 1000 years of history this September HERE: http://ow.ly/pk9l30ljMeD
DAY 29: Woodhorn Museum
DAY 29: Discover the incredible works of the ‘Pitmen Painters’ at the Woodhorn Museum in Ashington this Heritage Open Days. They’re offering exclusive behind-the-scenes tours to see paintings not usually on display. Book HERE: http://ow.ly/W9pM30lj14X
Day 30: The Banqueting House
DAY 30: The first day of our countdown and a rare chance to see inside The Banqueting House in Gateshead. Standing at the highest point in Gibside Park, this Gothic folly dates back to 1750 and has been brought back to its former glory by the Landmark Trust. MORE HERE: http://ow.ly/vkwO30lhWa7