Brown Knowl Methodist Church

Brown Knowl Methodist Church, Hill Lane, Brown Knowl, Broxton, Cheshire, CH3 9HT

Grade II listed Methodist Church and extensive churchyard which is unusual and includes the grave of John Wedgwood, one of the pioneers of…

Unusual Gothic Revival brick church and churchyard in Brown Knowl where Primitive Methodists have worshipped in various locations for 200 years. The present church tower was completed in 1922 to mark the centenary of Methodism in the village.

Event Times

• Saturday 10 September: 10.30-16.00
• Wednesday 14 September: 10.30-16.00

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

RSPB Burton Mere Wetlands

RSPB Burton Mere Wetlands , Puddington Lane, Burton, Cheshire, CH64 5SF

Visit the remains of the Iron Age hillfort on Burton Point and discover the estuary’s past and the spread of the marshes, following the…

Explore this historic landscape including the Mere, once part of Burton Manor estate, home of Henry Neville Gladstone, son of Prime Minister William Gladstone.

Event Times

• Wednesday 14 September: 0930-1700

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

Bishop Lloyd’s Palace

51/53 Watergate Row South, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 2LE

An early 17th century timber-framed building which is Grade I listed and has fine carvings on the gable ends and at row level. The interior…

Drop in and visit Bishop Lloyd's Palace for HODS.

Event Times

• Saturday 17 September: Building Open: 1000- 1600

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

Bridgegate House - Donald Insall Associates

Donald Insall Associates, Bridgegate House, 5 Bridge Place, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 1SA

An architect for Donald Insall Associates will show the group around the first/second floor rooms. There is a view of the garden, built into a…

A mid-18th century townhouse of similar vintage to Abbey Square with a particularly fine staircase and the offices of a historic buildings architect.

Event Times

• Friday 9 September: Tours at 1100 & 1500

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Required

Cheshire Archives and Local Studies

Cheshire Record Office, Duke Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 1RL

Cheshire Archives & Local Studies is housed in a large historic warehouse building used in the 19th Century as a furniture depot for Browns of…

Come and join a pre- booked behind the scenes tour of the Cheshire Archives and Local Studies building, or simply pop in to browse the special exhibition based on this year's HODs theme of Astounding Inventions.

Event Times

• Saturday 10 September: Open 1030-1530. Tours: 1100, 1200, & 1400.

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Required

Cheshire Military Museum

Cheshire Military Museum, The Castle, Grosvenor Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 2DN

The Cheshire Military Museum in Chester, tells the story of Cheshire Soldiers from the 17th century to the present day. Join us for West Cheshire…

Take a look at Cheshire's Military past.

Event Times

• Saturday 10 September: 1100- 1600
• Sunday 11 September: 1100-1600

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

Chester Castle

Chester Castle , The Castle, Grosvenor Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 2DN

Chester's Civil War Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 September 2022 Chester Castle English Heritage will once again be opening it doors to the public on…

Chester Castle Civil War Open Weekend
Free Event 10:00 - 15:00 each day
Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 September 2022

Event Times

• Saturday 17 September: 10:00 -15:00
• Sunday 18 September: 10:00 - 15:00

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

Chester Castle presents Chester’s Civil War

Chester Castle, Grosvenor Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 2DN

Experience the sights, smells and sounds of the Civil War within the historic setting of Chester Castle. Discover historians, cooks, craftsmen,…

Especially for HODs come and join the English Heritage Volunteers who are hosting a great Civil War experience over HODs second weekend at Chester Castle.

Event Times

• Saturday 17 September: 1000-1500
• Sunday 18 September: 1000-1500

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

Chester Cathedral

Chester Cathedral , St. Werburgh Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 2DY

Exploring this year’s theme Astounding Inventions, join the staff and volunteers in looking at some of the amazing inventions connected to your…

Join Chester Cathedral in celebrating Heritage Open Days - England’s largest festival of history and culture - with unique tours, exhibitions, and open days!

Event Times

• Saturday 10 September: Addleshaw Tower Open Day 1030 -– 1500. Tour:1030
• Wednesday 14 September: Tours:1030 & 1330
• Saturday 17 September: Tour:1030

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

CWGC Tour - Chester (Blacon) cemetery.

Cemetery Lodge, Blacon Avenue, Blacon, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 5BB

Not long after the outbreak of the second World War, two large areas were set aside for the burial of service personnel in the newly established…

As part of Heritage Open Days, join us for a guided tour of the war graves at Chester (Blacon) Cemetery. Learn more about CWGC and those we commemorate.

Event Times

• Saturday 17 September: 11.30 14.00

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Required

Discovering Chester’s Industrial Past Guided Walk

The Lock Keeper, Canal Side, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 3LH

A walk along the old Chester Canal in the 21st century to discover 19th century industrial development as part of Heritage Open Days.

Meet your tour guide, Stewart Shuttleworth, at the Lock Keeper.

Event Times

• Wednesday 14 September: Tour: 1400-1530

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Required

Dr John Haygarth - the man who saved the world

Chester Civic Trust, Bishop Lloyds Palace, 51-53 Watergate Row South, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 2LE

This HODs talk will journey through the early life of Dr. Haygarth, his distinguished and scholarly work whilst in post at Chester Infirmary,…

A talk by John Walker on Dr. John Haygarth

Event Times

• Tuesday 13 September: Talk starts at 1930

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Required

Forgotten Chester: Engineering World Leaders

The Grosvenor Museum, 27 Grosvenor Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 2DD

The powerhouse that was Chester in mediaeval times ebbed from the 1700s on. The City changed its direction away from industry, despite this the…

A delightful lecture on the History of Engineering in Chester featuring local firms Hydraulic Engineering, Henry Wood, and Brookhirst.

Event Times

• Thursday 15 September: 1900 for talk at 1930-2100

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Preferred

Greek Orthodox Church of Saint Barbara the Great Martyr

Overleigh Cemetery , Overleigh Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH4 7HW

The Eastern Orthodox church serving Cheshire & North Wales. Grade II listed. Recently installed Iconostasis and Altar. Many fine icons. This…

A fully featured Orthodox Church belonging to the Ecumenical Patriarchate, Archdiocese of Thyateira & Great Britain.

Event Times

• Friday 9 September: 1200 - 1600
• Saturday 10 September: 1200 - 1600
• Sunday 11 September: 1400 - 1800
• Wednesday 14 September: 1200 - 1600
• Friday 16 September: 1200 - 1600
• Saturday 17 September: 1200 - 1600
• Sunday 18 September: 1400 - 1800

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

Grosvenor Museum HODs Events

Grosvenor Museum & Shop, 25-27 Grosvenor Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 2DD

Drop In between 11am-2pm On Saturday 10 September to discover old and new gadgets and inventions, designed to make life easier! Plus join us for…

Join us at the Grosvenor Museum for our Astounding Inventions events. A purpose built, Grade II listed museum, opened in 1886. Designed by Thomas M Lockwood to house the collections of Charles Kingsley and the Chester Society for Natural Science.

Event Times

• Saturday 10 September: Activity: 1100 - 1400
• Thursday 15 September: Talk: 1930 - 2100
• Saturday 17 September: Activity: 1100 - 1400

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

Newton Hall Talk at Upton Library

Upton Library, Wealstone Lane, Upton, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 1HB

Newton Hall is a historic but little-known property not far away from Upton Library. This talk will be based on the recently published book A…

A talk on Newton Hall by author Chris Fozzard based on his recent book.

Event Times

• Tuesday 13 September: Talk: 1900

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Required

Overleigh Cemetery Tour

Cemetery Lodge, Overleigh Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH4 7HW

Overleigh Cemetery hosts many fascinating graves which reflect Chester's rich and diverse history. The tours will include the cemetery's history…

Join Chester Green Badge Tour Guide Paul Woods for a tour of Overleigh Cemetery which opened in 1850.

Event Times

• Friday 9 September: 1430-1600
• Saturday 10 September: 1430-1600
• Friday 16 September: 1430-1600
• Saturday 17 September: 1430-1600

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Required

Riverside Museum

University of Chester Riverside Museum, Wheeler Building, Castle Drive, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 1SL

Curiosities from the worlds of medicine, nursing, midwifery and social work (Including original letter from Florence Nightingale) and the First…

A free self-guided tour of the University of Chester Riverside Museum.

Event Times

• Saturday 10 September: 1000 -1600

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

St. Mary’s Creative Space

St.Mary's Creative Space, St. Mary's Hill, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 2DW

The building houses 72 monuments and cenotaphs dating from 16th to 20th century including the Gamul tomb.

St. Mary's is a Grade I listed, decommissioned church with a bossed medieval roof.

Event Times

• Saturday 10 September: 1000 -1600

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

St. Michael’s Church, Shotwick

St. Michael's Church, Shotwick Lane, Shotwick, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 6HX

Notable features of this beautiful church include a carved Norman doorway, medieval arrow sharpening grooves, 17th/18th century furnishings -…

An active parish church. Grade 1 listed, dating from the 12th century.

Event Times

• Saturday 17 September: 1000-1600

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

Tour of Chester Railway Station with guide John Whittingham

Chester Railway Station, City Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 1NS

Learn about the history of Chester Railway Station, which was officially opened on 1 August 1848. Thomas Brassey was the builder & contractor.

A guided tour of Chester Railway Station.

Event Times

• Saturday 17 September: Tour: 1400-1530

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Required

Tudor and Stuart Guided Walking Tour of Chester

Visitor Information Centre, Town Hall, Northgate Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 2HJ

Your guide will be authentically dressed for the period as a bricklayer of the Lynnen Drapers and Bricklayers Company from the year 1603. He will…

Join the Tudor & Stuart walking Tour of Chester.
Meet at the Visitor Information Centre by the Town Hall .

Event Times

• Saturday 10 September: Tour: 1000 -1130
• Thursday 15 September: Tour: 1000 -1130

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Required

University of Chester Chapel, Parkgate Road

University of Chester Chapel, Parkgate Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 4BJ

The University of Chester Chapel was built between 1844 and 1847. The decorative stonework, carved interior woodwork, the organ case and some of…

The University of Chester Chapel is not normally open to the public.

Event Times

• Friday 9 September: 1100- 1600
• Saturday 10 September: 1100- 1600
• Sunday 11 September: 1100- 1600
• Monday 12 September: 1100- 1600
• Tuesday 13 September: 1100- 1600
• Wednesday 14 September: 1100- 1600
• Thursday 15 September: 1100- 1600
• Friday 16 September: 1100- 1600
• Saturday 17 September: 1100- 1600
• Sunday 18 September: 1100- 1600

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

Upton by Chester Heritage Walking Tour

Upton Village Hall, Heath Road, Upton, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 1HX

Guided tour by the Upton Local History Group, starting and finishing at Upton Village Hall. The tour will include visiting historical sites and…

Historic Walking Tour of Upton by Chester

Event Times

• Sunday 11 September: Tour: 1400-1600

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Required

Victorian Architecture on Parkgate Road, University of Chester

University of Chester Chapel, Parkgate Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 4BJ

Starting in the University of Chester's historic chapel, and concluding at the John Douglas designed Vicarage, this is an opportunity to explore…

A talk and tour exploring two contrasting examples of ecclesiastical Victorian architecture on Parkgate Road.

Event Times

• Thursday 15 September: 1400

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Required

Western Command (Churchill Building)

Western Command (Churchill Building), Chester Business School,University of Chester, Queen's Park Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH4 7AD

Churchill Building was built in 1937/38 as the headquarters for Western Command. Learn about the role of Western Command during World War II. Meet…

A short talk and guided tour exploring the history and architecture of this historic WW2 site, from its construction, up to the present day, as the University of Chester's Business School.

Event Times

• Friday 16 September: Tours: 1100 & 1300

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Required

Women of Chester Tour

Chester Visitor Information Centre, Town Hall, Northgate Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 2HJ

Walk in the footsteps of some of Chester's amazing women. Meet at Visitor Information Centre, Northgate Street, Chester.

Join a Green Badge Guide for a new walking tour of Chester.

Event Times

• Tuesday 13 September: Tour: 1130-1300
• Thursday 15 September: Tour: 1300 -1430

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Required

Astounding Inventions historical exhibition at Ellesmere Port Library

Cheshire West & Chester Council, Ellesmere Port Library, Civic Way, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 0BG

Ellesmere Port Library has been an iconic building on Civic Way since it was built amongst fields in 1962. Visit the library to see displays on…

This exhibition in Ellesmere Port library is part of the Heritage Open Days theme of "Astounding Inventions" and celebrates the library's 60th birthday.

Event Times

• Friday 9 September: 0900 - 1900
• Saturday 10 September: 0900 -1300
• Monday 12 September: 0900 - 1900
• Tuesday 13 September: 0900 - 1700
• Wednesday 14 September: 0900 - 1700
• Thursday 15 September: 0900 - 1900
• Friday 16 September: 0900 - 1900
• Saturday 17 September: 0900 - 1300

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

National Waterways Museum, Ellesmere Port

South Pier Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 4FW

The Museum showcases the history of the canals and the lives and times of the people who worked on them. This year for Heritage Open Days, there…

Originally the largest inland dock system in the UK, transferring raw materials to the industrial heartlands of Birmingham & Manchester; and finished products around the world.

Event Times

• Wednesday 14 September: 1000-1600
• Thursday 15 September: 1000-1600

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

Stretton Watermill

Stretton Watermill, Stretton, Tilston, Malpas, Cheshire, SY14 7HS

There's nowhere better to see "astounding inventions" than here at Stretton Watermill. The mill demonstrates the power and uses of water to drive…

Celebrate Heritage Open Days at this grade II listed Watermill.

Event Times

• Sunday 11 September: 1200 -1700

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

Holes in the Ground: Historic Marl Pits and Rail Cuttings repurposed for Wildlife and Leisure

Lees Lane Ponds & Neston Rail Cutting, , Wirral Country Park, Neston, Cheshire

A gentle stroll on public footpaths will enable us to explore aspects of our local Geological, Agricultural, and Victorian Heritage and the…

Historic Marl Pits and Rail Cuttings repurposed for Wildlife and Leisure

Event Times

• Monday 12 September: 1030-1230

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Required

St Mary and St Helen Parish Church, Neston

High Street, Neston, Cheshire, CH64 9TZ

Re-built in the gothic revival style between 1874 and 1875 on the site of the previous Norman church of the 12th Century. Limited disabled…

Discover St Mary and St Helen Parish Church, Neston this Heritage Open Days.

Event Times

• Friday 16 September: 1200-1600
• Saturday 17 September: 100-1600
• Sunday 18 September: 1300-1600

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

Anderton Boat Lift

Anderton Boat lift, Lift Lane, Anderton, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 6FW

The Anderton Boat Lift is a Victorian marvel situated in fully accessible landscaped grounds. Take our guided Top of the World Tour and learn the…

The free Top of the World Tour is a unique opportunity to be guided around the Anderton Boat Lift and see it as Lift Operators have since Victorian Times.

Event Times

• Saturday 17 September: Tours: 1030, 1130, 1330 & 1430
• Sunday 18 September: Tours: 1030, 1130, 1330 & 1430

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Required

Davenham Players Theatre

Davenham Theatre, 59 Church Street, Davenham, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 8NF

This theatre group recently discovered that their beloved building started life as a Victorian school and their cosy backstage area was once the…

Davenham Players Theatre will open its doors and invite you backstage, onstage and upstage for tea, cakes & stories. Explore our costume room, watch a rehearsal or have a natter about times gone by.

Event Times

• Saturday 10 September: 1300-1600

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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Guided Historic Weaverham Walk

St. Marys Church, Church Street, Weaverham, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 3NJ

Members of the Weaverham History Society are leading this guided walk through the historic centre of Weaverham. The walk will include the blue…

This guided Historic walk around Weaverham is starting from St. Mary's Church Porch, Church Street, Weaverham.

Event Times

• Saturday 10 September: 1400-1600

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

Lion Salt Works

Lion Salt Works, Ollershaw Lane, Marston, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 6ES

Find out how salt was made in the original buildings of the UK's last remaining open-pan salt production site. See unique objects and watch…

For Heritage Open Days Lion Salt Works are offering Free admission and short tours/demonstrations throughout the day.

Event Times

• Saturday 17 September: 1030- 1700 Tours/Demonstrations from 1100

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

St Helen’s Church

Church Road, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 5PB

We also have some lovely stained glass windows. Local people, including children, have been invited to bring photographs that are linked in some…

Visitors can look around our wonderful Grade 1 listed building. The oldest and most beautiful building in Northwich. We will also have a photograph display with photos linked to the St Helen's Heritage Trail.

Event Times

• Saturday 10 September: 10:00 am to 4:00pm
• Saturday 17 September: 10:00am to 4:00pm

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

The parish Church of St. Mary The Virgin, Weaverham (Known as St. Mary’s Church)

St. Marys Church, Church Street, Weaverham, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 3NJ

St. Mary's Church is Grade I listed. Tower Fifteenth Century, remainder of building Sixteenth century. Place of worship since Saxon times,…

Guided tours of church available on arrival .

Event Times

• Saturday 10 September: Building open 1030 -1300

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

Weaver Hall Museum

Cheshire Museums, 162 London Road, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 8AB

Explore Northwich's Industrial past told through exciting combinations of archive film, costume and historic objects. Free admission is on…

Receive a warm welcome at this former Victorian Workhouse.

Event Times

• Saturday 17 September: 1400 -1700

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

Parkgate Heritage Trail

Station Road, Parkgate, Cheshire, CH64 6QJ

The Heritage Trail takes in a selection of historic sites and buildings recalling Parkgate's past as a port for travellers to Ireland, a sea-side…

A guided walk through Parkgate (approximately 4k.)

Event Times

• Saturday 17 September: 1500-1630
• Sunday 18 September: 1500-1630

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Required

St Oswald’s Church, Winwick

St. Oswalds Church, Golborne Road, Winwick, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 8LF

The Legh chapel and the tower date back to the fourteenth century. St Oswald's was mentioned in the Domesday book of 1086. The church sits within…

A guided tour of the historic church, the purchase of merchandise, tea and coffee available.

Event Times

• Saturday 10 September: 1200-1500
• Saturday 17 September: 1200-1500

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

United Reformed Church Over Winsford

22 Swanlow Lane, Winsford, Cheshire, CW7 1JE

Visit the interior of a Grade II listed building designed by the renowned local architect John Douglas. The building illustrates many of his…

Tour this Grade II listed church designed by Cheshire architect John Douglas and visit the John Douglas Heritage Centre.

Event Times

• Saturday 10 September: Open 1000 -1500

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

Hadlow Road Station

Hadlow Road Station, Hadlow Road, Willaston, Wirral, Cheshire

Hadlow Road Station is an historic railway station preserved as they were in the 1950s. The railway station buildings are grade II English…

Hadlow Road Station is an historic railway station preserved as they were in the 1950s.

Event Times

• Sunday 11 September: 1000-1300

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable