Mary Potter Heritage Centre - Everyday working lives of women in care and service

Step into the story of ordinary lives that made an extraordinary difference.

Join us at the Mary Potter Heritage Centre as we open our doors for Heritage Open Days 2026 and explore this year’s inspiring theme: “Everyday Histories.”
Mary Potter was not only a woman of faith — she was a working woman who led, organised, and sustained a global mission beginning in Hyson Green, Nottingham.
Step inside the Centre and discover the everyday working lives of women whose labour of care, service, and leadership shaped lives both locally and internationally.
This is not just a story of saints or Sisters, but of ordinary people who lived, worked, and cared for others every day — and how that faithful, practical work changed the world.
🏡 During your visit:
• Discover meaningful artefacts and personal stories
• Engage with interactive displays
• Reflect on powerful quotes throughout the Centre
In a working-class Nottingham neighbourhood, faith and daily work came together to create a lasting legacy of care that continues to inspire today.

Come and uncover the beauty and impact of everyday lives.

Timings

Saturday 12 September:

1300-1700

Location & directions

Mary Potter Heritage Centre, 32 Regent Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 5BT

Directions:

This hidden gem is very close to St Barnabas Cathedral, Albert Hall and Playhouse. Nearest tram stops: Royal Centre( 0.5miles) and Old Market Square ( 0.6miles).

Contact on day:

Olimpia Blaj

Telephone number:

+447722171873

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Additional information

On-street parking ( Pay& Display) available on Regent Street, Oxford Street, Wellington Circus, College Street.

Estimated duration:

1 hour(s)

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