Bassetlaw
Properties and events in Bassetlaw
Before heading out for your Heritage Open Days visit, please check entries for last-minute changes.
Bassetlaw Museum
This year we focus on the architecture of our beautiful building! Join a tour of the museum and discover some of the quirky features, learn about pour restoration project with Pinnacle Builders and for younger historians, den building!
Grove Street Methodist Church
You are very welcome to Grove Street Methodist Church where you can take a look around this recently refurbished Grade II listed building which has many of its original features intact. Refreshments available.
Have a look around All Hallows Church Ordsall
A chance to visit the church and have a look around, as well learn about its history and its welcome.
Heritage talk: Black British Ballet, presented by Dr Bourne
A talk through the rich history of Black dancers in British ballet from the 1940s to the present day.
Heritage Talk: The Horse and Nottinghamshire's Country House Stables
Join Buildings Archaeologist Janine Buckley for a talk celebrating the pre-eminence of the horse on Nottinghamshire’s country estates.
Retford Arts Hub - Art Gallery Exhibition and History of the Hub
Art Gallery Exhibition by local artists and artisans, 'History of the Hub', Crochet Taster, and supporting events throughout September.
Retford Heritage Day
Presentations throughout the day on the Almshouses movement and Retford's Sloswicke's Almshouse Charity est 1658. In 2025 for the first time visitors will be able to view the Union Street site built in 1823, refurbished 1983 extended 2023.
Retford Library
Book your place to hear a fascinating architecture-themed talk or drop in to the library's heritage room to view historical items relating to local architecture.
Retford Masonic Hall
The Freemasons of Retford offer you a warm welcome as they open their doors to the public at Retford Masonic Hall for free, as part of National Heritage Open Days 2025. Visit this beautiful art deco building and the home of Retford Freemasonry.
Walks of Life Museum
The Walks of Life Museum will be open every day during Heritage Open Days with a series of events, including a talks and tours related to the history of the Museum farmhouse and the vernacular architecture of Nottinghamshire.
Worksop Gatehouse Open Day
Our glorious 14th century Gatehouse and Chapel, for years a place of welcome and hospitality along the King's Highway and place of pilgrimage and worship in its wayside shrine will be open for you to visit.