Properties and events in Warminster 2018

Before heading out for your Heritage Open Days visit, please check entries at www.heritageopendays.org.uk for last-minute changes.

Heritage Open Days 2018 will be 6-9 & 13-16 September.

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Chapel of St Lawrence

2 Market Place, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 9AP

Grade II listed 13th century chantry chapel, rebuilt in 18th century. Uniquely owned and managed by the town, purchased by the people in 1575 and…

Visitors can view the interior of this charming chapel and its unique Curfew clock, and have an excellent view of the town centre and its varied roofscape from the top of the tower.

Opening Times

Sat 8 Sept: 0900-1200
Sun 9 Sept: 1000-1200

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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Culverhouse Barn

Warminster School, 2-3 Church Street, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 8PG

Culverhouse 'Barn' is actually a purpose-built 18th century maltings that retains most of its original features except its oven and 'steeps'. It…

Of interest to Industrial Archaeologists, visitors can view the interior of what is left of an unaltered 18th century maltings building, specifically its characteristic malting floor and a unique roof structure.

Opening Times

Sat 8 Sept: Escorted Tour 1500-1530

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Required

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Dents Museum

Dents, Furnax Lane, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 8PE

Dents is one of Britain's longest established glove makers, exporting around the world and with the Royal family amongst its clientele. Its new…

A rare opportunity to see the unique museum of one of Britain's oldest and most famous glove manufacturers.

Opening Times

Fri 7 Sept: Tour 14.00-15.30

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Required

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Historic Church of St Michael the Archangel in Mere, Wiltshire.

Church Street, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 6DS

The church of St Michael in Mere is one of the finest parish churches in Wiltshire, with a wealth of historic features to delight even the most…

Tower tours, Guided tours, Historic items on view, Photographic Exhibition, Children's Activities & Refreshments

Opening Times

Sat 15 Sept: 10:00 - 16:00, regular tours.
Sun 16 Sept: 10:00 - 16:00, regular tours.

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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Small Arms School Weapons Collection

Waterloo Lines, Imber Road, Warminster, Wiltshire

Guided tour of the Army's unique collection of historical small arms from around the world.

Visitors will receive an expert-led tour of the Army's unique collection of small arms - historic and contemporary.

Opening Times

Fri 7 Sept: 12.00-14.00

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Required

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Warminster Maltings

Warminster Maltings Ltd, 39 Pound Street, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 8NN

Warminster Malting leads the market for the supply of local 'craft' beer with world wide acclaim. Listed Grade II building, dating from 18th…

Visitors will receive an expert-led guided tour of Britain's only surviving commercial 'floor' maltings, explaining how malt is made and why Warminster is the historical centre of the industry.

Opening Times

Fri 7 Sept: 15.00-16.00

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Required

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Warminster Masonic Hall

69 Market Place, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 9AW

Built for Scott & Smith corn merchants in 1863 and occupied by them for 70 years. Purchased by Longleat Lodge in 1935 as a hall for all Warminster…

Visitors receive an expert-led guided tour of the Masonic Hall, in which the history of the building and the 'craft' of Masonry are explained.

Opening Times

Sat 8 Sept: Tours 15.00-16.00hrs

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Required

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Warminster’s Medieval Buildings

La Cafe Journal, 6 High Street, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 9AE

A rare opportunity to view the interior and complete timber frame of one of Warminster's 15th century buildings, escorted by an expert on the…

View the interior and timber frame of a virtually unaltered late medieval building right in the middle of Warminster.

Opening Times

Fri 7 Sept: 09.30-10.30

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Required

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