Heritage Open Days

07/10/2020

Check out this short film featured during Heritage Open Days about the lives of Victorian Children who worked in Cornwall's mines.

And now selected for the 2020 Cornwall Film Festival!

Liskeard Unlocked: The Children's Strike

A short film about the untold story of the Children's Miners Strike of 1872. The short film gives a glimpse into the lives of Victorian children working in the mines around Liskeard and how their actions inspired modern day Liskeard children to take part in the Global School Strike for Climate Change 147 years later.

I'm proud to say it has been selected for the 2020 Cornwall Film Festival

www.mattthornhill.co.uk/liskeard-unlocked-the-childrens-strike/

This film was only made possible with funding from The Cornwall Heritage Trust Liskeard Town Council and Councillor Sally Hawken Cornwall Council

Wham Bam Drama Club at The Liskerrett Centre Visit Liskeard Your Liskeard #Liskeard #cornwall #cornishlife #cornishhistory #miningindustry #tin #copper

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05/10/2020

Poet creates ode to 'heart of mainland Britain'

Check out this wonderful poem that celebrates the heritage and nature of Northamptonshire.

It was commission by BBC Radio Northampton and released on #NationalPoetryDay as part of their virtual Northamptonshire Week celebrations.

Listen to the poem HERE: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-northamptonshire-54379793

The poem, called An Ode to the North Hamm Tune, praises the beauty of Northamptonshire.

29/09/2020

Surveys are dull and this one is no exception.

However, this year more than ever we need your feedback!

Let us know about your Heritage Open Days and be in with a chance of winning some single-use Family National Trust passes HERE: http://ow.ly/FyHA50BEfSM

28/09/2020

Heritage, Health and Wellbeing - Report Launch - The Heritage Alliance

We're delighted to be featured as a case study in the Heritage Alliance report into 'Heritage, Health and Wellbeing'.

Read the full report (and find us on page 38!) 👇https://www.theheritagealliance.org.uk/blog/2020/09/21/heritage-health-and-wellbeing-report-launch/

The Heritage Alliance publishes its latest report on Heritage, Health and Wellbeing....

25/09/2020

Did you know that every time someone completes our visitor survey a fairy grows her wings?

Help the fairies - take our survey HERE: https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/visiting/survey

24/09/2020

How was your Heritage Open Days?

We want to know - not only because we're nosey, but because your feedback is vital in helping us grow and improve.

As a bonus, by completing our survey you'll have a chance to win some single-use National Trust Family Passes. So pour yourself a cuppa and take the survey HERE: https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/visiting/survey

23/09/2020

We're delighted that the National Trust 125 portraits exhibition features one of our own - Gosport Heritage Open Days coordinator, Terry Rhodes.

Terry has been involved in organising Gosport's Heritage Open Days events since 2009 and has made access and inclusion a central part of their programme.

Find out more about Terry's story and 124 others HERE: http://ow.ly/TxTE50ByTlu

22/09/2020

We get it - filling in surveys is dull.

But at least with this one you have a chance to win some single-use National Trust Family Passes!

Let us know about your Heritage Open Days experience HERE: https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/visiting/survey

21/09/2020

How was your Heritage Open Days? We want to hear from YOU.

Please take a few moments to complete our visitor survey and have a chance to win three single-use family National Trust Passes.

Take the survey HERE: https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/visiting/survey

20/09/2020

That’s all folks – 10 days of Heritage Open Days have come to an end.

It’s been an extraordinary year and there were times where we weren’t sure that the festival was going to happen, but we’re so glad and grateful that it did. Before we go we need to say a few thank yous to those who made it possible…

⭐To our organisers – the content creators, the event coordinators, the digital innovators. Your passion, dedication and ingenuity never ceases to inspire us.

⭐To our volunteers – the greeters, the explainers, the cups of tea makers. Your knowledge, kindness and commitment spreads joy no matter the circumstances.

⭐To our national supporters, players of People's Postcode Lottery – and our national coordinators, the National Trust. You enable our nationwide celebration to continue to survive and thrive.

⭐And finally to all of you – the day trippers, the eager listeners, the online engagers. Your enthusiasm, excitement and feedback makes it all worthwhile.

And that’s it – 1700+ events, 10 days, 1 festival. We can’t wait for you to join us again in what we hope will be a brighter 2021.

20/09/2020

It’s the last day of this year’s festival 😢

What’s been your highlight from the last 10 days?

19/09/2020

How has it gone so quickly? Here are some fantastic events happening on the final day of this year's festival…

⭐Explore Lytham Hall – with a garden and animal hub, antiques centre, and three new exhibitions, there’s something for all the family.👉http://ow.ly/C8LU50BuxuZ

⭐Visit Dawe’s Twineworks in Somerset – the only surviving Victorian twineworks in the UK with all its original machinery.👉http://ow.ly/T4E050Buxv3

⭐Make a micro sculpture park with drop-in sessions at Milton Keynes Arts Centre.👉http://ow.ly/FSN650Buxv2

⭐Reminiscence about schoolyard games and if you were anything like us, the hours spent in detention, at the Wilderspin National School Museum.👉http://ow.ly/whMO50Buxv1

⭐Discover the #HiddenNature at Ashtead Rye Meadows Wetlands, created and cared for by volunteers over the last 10 years.👉http://ow.ly/EOeI50Buxv0

It’s your last chance to make the most of all that’s on offer this year. Find out what’s happening near you and online HERE: http://ow.ly/iVbH50Bux3S

19/09/2020

The weekend is finally upon us - which means more fantastic places for you to discover!

Here are some of our highlights for the last two days of this year's festival 👉 https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/news-desk/news/still-to-come-final-weekend-highlights

18/09/2020

Plans for the weekend? Here are some great places you can visit tomorrow…

⭐See the work of internationally renowned photographer Brendan Barry and meet the artist at Exeter Custom House.👉http://ow.ly/A7lq50BuwXM

⭐Have a look around the magnificent ballroom of Marine Hall in Fleetwood.👉http://ow.ly/VITx50BuwXO

⭐Discover the site of the Old Bishop's Castle Railway in Shropshire and tour the newly restored buildings.👉http://ow.ly/CloU50BuwXN

⭐Be one of the first to find out the new plans for Devizes Assize Court - a new home for the Wiltshire Museum.👉http://ow.ly/ZmTj50BuwXP

⭐Step back in time and explore the Town Bridge lock up in Bradford on Avon – only open during Heritage Open Days.👉http://ow.ly/DRSM50BuwXL

So what are you waiting for? Make the most of the weekend with Heritage Open Days. Find out what’s happening near you and online HERE: http://ow.ly/pEaQ50BuwCe

18/09/2020

Happy Friday!

There are still three days left of year’s festival. Plenty of time for you to discover the hidden gems and treasures on your doorstep.

Where are you exploring today?

17/09/2020

The weekend may be on the horizon, but there’s still lots to discover before then.

If you haven’t already, check out our Digital Stages, packed with virtual tours, talks, videos, and activities to enjoy from home.

Find them all HERE: http://ow.ly/6fyV50Btt1P

17/09/2020

It’s shaping up to be a beautiful day for much of England.

What adventures are you going on to make the most of the sunshine?

16/09/2020

It’s going to be a glorious day tomorrow! Here are some self-guided walks to help you make the most of it…

⭐Use your smart phone to discover the sites of the historic fenland market town of Chatteris.👉http://ow.ly/BzQ450BstQT

⭐Discover the Hidden Nature and industrial history of the river Hipper in Derbyshire.👉http://ow.ly/6qJI50BstQV

⭐Explore the historic sites of Exeter with a walking tour themed around ‘lockdown’.👉http://ow.ly/LPxA50BstQU

⭐Roam through centuries of history with the Bream Heritage Walk in Gloucestershire.👉http://ow.ly/dFzl50BstQS

⭐Walk in the footsteps of William and Dorothy Wordsworth in the Lake District.👉http://ow.ly/5pNn50BstQW

Discover these and many more walks HERE: http://ow.ly/eBep50BstIu

16/09/2020

We're mid-way through this year's festival - how's it been for you so far?

Please take a few moments to send us your feedback – and have a chance to win three single-use family National Trust Passes.

Take the survey HERE: http://ow.ly/jQoo50Br4ih

15/09/2020

Did you know, some of our digital events are available anytime during the festival? Whether you’re an early bird up at 6am, or a night owl in the mood for some history at 11pm, here are some events for you…

⭐Make a mini roman catapult with a free downloadable activity pack from Canterbury Museums and Galleries.👉http://ow.ly/UyHS50Brco3

⭐Discover the incredible story of and listen to the only remaining Wurlitzer theatre pipe organ in the North East.👉http://ow.ly/Y4Ls50Brco1

⭐Do you know your paper from your parchment? Or how wasps and trees can make a vital ingredient for ink? This online display from Suffolk Archives explores the natural materials in their collections.👉http://ow.ly/d3oh50Brco0

⭐Discover the #HiddenNature on your doorstep with wildlife footage and activities from the BBOWT.👉http://ow.ly/TO9j50Brco2

⭐Play a game of virtual hide and seek inside the Theatre Royal Wakefield.👉http://ow.ly/R0g750BrcnZ

And remember, all of this and much more is available at http://ow.ly/AYcw50Brcgm

15/09/2020

Cars, trains, planes, trams, boats, tanks - even hot air balloons!

If you love historic ways of travelling, we have you covered. Here’s our top picks of transport events: http://ow.ly/6zIr50Br3fV

15/09/2020

Leeds TV

Check out this fabulous online talk happening tomorrow about the history of Leeds Minster.

Book your spot HERE: https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/visiting/event/the-leeds-cross

Professor Joyce Hill is hosting an online talk exploring the history of the Leeds Minster Anglo-Scandinavian Cross on Wednesday, as part of the Leeds Civic Trust Heritage Open Days programme.

14/09/2020

We’ve always felt that Tuesdays were a bit meh - but not when you have all of this going on! Here’s some of what you can do tomorrow…

⭐Learn the stories behind Winchester’s place names with a live streamed webinar.👉http://ow.ly/edAw50BplNl (booking required)

⭐Take a virtual tour of Kirkstall Forge and learn about its history, people and future.👉http://ow.ly/Z8A250BplNm (booking required)

⭐Take a #HiddenNature walk with special downloadable guides produced by National Trust staff.👉http://ow.ly/v8eP50BplNo

⭐Explore the incredible stores of The Royal Museums Greenwich with a smorgasbord online activities.👉http://ow.ly/qJ9v50BplNn

⭐Discover the secrets of fire making with an online talk from Dr Bill 👉Shannon.http://ow.ly/KBRS50BplNk (booking requried)

All of this and much more at http://ow.ly/3z1W50BplIW

14/09/2020

In need of some #MondayMotivation ❓

There's still another 7 days to go in this year's festival! 🎉

Find out what's happening near you and online HERE: http://ow.ly/rBni50BpklS

13/09/2020

Heading back to work tomorrow? Here are some great online events to enjoy during your lunch hour…

⭐Delve into the wonderful world of watercress with this short film.👉http://ow.ly/81j550Bpk64

⭐From peacocks to pangolins, explore the Hidden Nature at Brighton Musuems.👉http://ow.ly/PIjK50Bpk65

⭐Tour the secret Medieval Undercroft of the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum.👉http://ow.ly/xpAk50Bpk66

⭐Uncover the secrets of the Ure Museum’s mummified cat, through this short Youtube series.👉http://ow.ly/Ufni50Bpk67

⭐Find out more about the life of sculptor Dora Gordine, with special online content from Dorwich House.👉 http://ow.ly/tVK050Bpk68

Search more online and in-person events HERE: http://ow.ly/d4QX50Bpk3x

13/09/2020

Dawn breaks on the first Sunday of this year's festival.

Where will be off to? Share your adventures with us here 👇

12/09/2020

The first Saturday of the festival may be over…but that means the first Sunday is just on the horizon! Here’s some of what’s coming up tomorrow…

⭐Celebrate the heritage of Waytemore Castle in Hertfordshire, with a day of family activities. 👉 http://ow.ly/w8k550BoSNo

⭐Discover the Hidden Nature at Lepe Point in Hampshire. 👉http://ow.ly/y2iF50BoSNl

⭐Ask questions about the history of Hemyock Castle, with a Facebook Live Q&A. 👉 http://ow.ly/InFi50BoSNn

⭐Go behind closed doors at Wentworth Woodhouse, with a special online tour. 👉http://ow.ly/2ii350BoSNp

⭐Explore a hidden oasis at Gibberd Garden in Harlow. 👉http://ow.ly/1iGM50BoSNm

All of this and much more at www.heritageopendays.org.uk.

12/09/2020

Happy first Saturday of Heritage Open Days!

What places are you exploring today?

11/09/2020

It’s been a brilliant first day to the festival and there’s lots more to come! Here is some of what you can look forward to tomorrow…

⭐Sample some fine English Sparkling Wine at Albury Organic Vineyard 👉http://ow.ly/XgRr50BmY9P

⭐Find out what went on in a Regency Kitchen, with this special online event from the Regency Townhouse 👉http://ow.ly/9nre50BmY9N (booking required)

⭐Explore the story of Arundel, the Town, the Castle, the River and its People at Arundel Museum 👉http://ow.ly/HF7850BmY9R

⭐Unleash your creativity with an online poetry trail at Hereford Cathedral 👉http://ow.ly/WLrN50BmY9Q

⭐Visit one of Beverley’s secret buildings, Beverley Friary, which is rarely open to the public 👉http://ow.ly/Zq6Q50BmY9O

As ever, all of this and more at heritageopendays.org.uk

11/09/2020

Heritage Open Days is back – and a bit different!

For the first time ever, 1000s of local people across England are celebrating their places, history, and communities not just in-person BUT ALSO online!

Discover over 1,700 free events taking place from 11-20 September at: http://ow.ly/r1Iw50BlQy2

10/09/2020

Heritage Open Days is back tomorrow! Here is some of what you can look forward to on the first day of the festival…

⭐Explore a maze of twisted roots and rock formations at The Secret Forest in Gloucestershire 👉http://ow.ly/rMjQ50Bmff9

⭐Learn how your rubbish is transformed into energy with a virtual tour of Ardley Energy Recovery Facility 👉http://ow.ly/Nzuz50Bmffb (booking required)

⭐Discover our industrial heritage with a visit to Grade I Listed Crofton Beam Engines 👉http://ow.ly/sZZD50Bmffd

⭐Step back in time with a special film viewing and Q&A from the M&S Company Archive 👉http://ow.ly/bzIH50Bmffc (booking required)

⭐Join a special webinar on environmental archaeology with experts from Wessex Archaeology and The Potteries Museum 👉http://ow.ly/C9H150Bmffa (booking required)

Discover all of this and more at heritageopendays.org.uk

10/09/2020

We can hardly contain our excitement – just one more sleep until Heritage Open Days is back.

We have over 1,800 events taking place in-person and virtually across England.

Find out what’s happening near you and online HERE: http://ow.ly/jmc850BlNdg

09/09/2020

Can you solve Riddle 57?

This Heritage Open Days join an online interactive encounter with a 1000 year old riddle from the Exeter Book. This tenth-century anthology of poetry in Exeter Cathedral’s library is recognised by UNESCO as one of the world’s principal cultural artefacts.

Put your thinking cap on and 'play' the riddle HERE: https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/visiting/event/double-elephant-print-workshop-riddle-57

09/09/2020

Only two days, yes two days, until this year’s Heritage Open Days returns!

What events are you most looking forward to?

08/09/2020

We have an event about Hip Hop and we have never felt so cool.

This Heritage Open Days watch and listen to a special interview with the legendary DJ Rasp about his personal history and journey through Hip Hop to become an internationally recognised scratch DJ.

Find out more HERE: http://ow.ly/KKWg50BkWRZ