HISTORIC venues across Worcester will be opening their doors to the public for free as part of a weekend of events to celebrate England’s heritage.
The annual Heritage Open Day events, which kick off next Thursday for four days, will see 13 buildings and venues in the city take part.
Every year the events aim to celebrate England’s world famous architecture and culture by offering free access to properties that are usually closed to the public or which normally charge for admission.
The Guildhall is one of the venues taking part and residents will be able to step back in history and visit the famous holding cells used when the Guildhall originally housed the courts of justice.
There will also be a display of historic photos from the 1950’s, with views of the High Street featuring M&S, The Golden Lion and Josiah Stallard & Sons.
It will be open from 10am until 3pm on Sunday, September 10 with guided tours available between those times.
Other venues taking part in Heritage Open Day events from Thursday, September 7 until Sunday, September 10 include:
- The Museum of Freemasonry at the Masonic Hall on Rainbow Hill will be open on Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
- St. Martin in the Cornmarket will be open on Saturday and Sunday.
- St Paul’s Church on St Paul’s Street is open from 11am until 1.30pm on Thursday and 10am until 12.30pm on Friday.
- The Infirmary at the University of Worcester’s City Campus will be open on Saturday.
- Greyfriars House and Garden on Friar Street are open on Saturday.
- Tudor House Museum on Friar Street will be open on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
- Laslett Almshouse Chapel is open from 10am until 4pm on Saturday.
- The Commandery will be open on Sunday.
- Worcester Cathedral will be opening its doors on Saturday
- St. Swithun’s Church on Church Street is open from Thursday until Sunday
- St. Helen’s Church on Fish Street is open on both Friday and Saturday
- Worcester Art Gallery and Museum will be open on Friday evening
Coun Steve Mackay, Mayor of Worcester, said: “This is a fantastic opportunity to explore some rarely viewed aspects of Worcester’s history and heritage. With 13 venues opening their doors during this extended heritage weekend, there will be something new on offer to suit all tastes.”
