Charnwood

Properties and events in Charnwood

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529 years of Loughborough Grammar School - Tower Opening and Exhibition

Burton Walks, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 2DU
In person
Pre-booking not required

The 1852 Building will be open including the tower, which is accessed by 59 steps up a spiral staircase, giving a great view of Loughborough and surrounding districts. Items from the School's archives will be available to view in adjacent areas.

A.W. Pugin's Radical Restoration of St Mary's Church, Wymeswold

St Mary's C of E Church, Wymeswold, 1 The Stockwell, Wymeswold, Leicestershire, LE12 6UF
In person
Pre-booking not required

The restoration of the parish church at Wymeswold, Leicestershire, was something of a trend-setter - at least back in the 1840s. Bob Trubshaw puts this restoration into the context of the early Gothic Revival movement.

All Saints with Holy Trinity Parish Church Loughborough

All Saints with Holy Tinity Church, Steeple Row, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 1EE
In person
Pre-booking not required

As part of Loughborough Heritage Open Weekend, guided and self guided tours of the church are available on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th Sept plus a traditional Choral Evensong service sung for centuries in this historic building.

Anstey Wallpaper Company Factory Tour

Anstey Wallpaper Company, Ladybird House, Beeches Lane, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 2NR
In person
Pre-booking required

We invite you to join us to tour the Anstey Wallpaper Company to explore the inner workings of our renowned wallpaper factory. Since 2000 we have been printing luxurious wallpaper, each piece rich with history.

FLOW – Fearon Hall: Past, present and Future with Loughborough Heritage Open Weekend

Fearon Hall Community Centre, Rectory Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 1PL
In person
Pre-booking not required

What are the things - tangible and intangible -  which, as a community centre, we cherish and pass on to future generations? This is the question which Fearon Hall's Heritage Open Day will be asking.

Garendon Park with Loughborough Heritage Open Weekend

The Obelisk, Garendon Park, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 4SE
In person
Pre-booking not required

Garendon Park is an acadian park and garden just begining to emerge from many years of neglect. The restored 18thC Obelisk is our focus. You are free to wander amongst other surprises.

Heritage Walks, with Loughborough Heritage Open Weekend

Loughborough Library, 31 Granby Street, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3DU
In person
Pre-booking required

Loughborough Heritage Walks commencing from Charnwood Museum Saturday 14th September 10am Suffragette Walk and 2pm Zeppelin Walk Sunday 15th September 10am Art Deco Walk and 2pm Heritage Sites Walk Booking required

Historical Overview of Unity House with Loughborough Heritage Open Weekend

Unity House, 21 Fennel Street, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 1UQ
In person
Pre-booking not required

Historical documents will be available tracing Unity House's history from its inception as a medical aid centre in 1886, its use as a British restaurant in the war, and its current use after being purchased by Mont Follick MP in 1945.

Meet the Master Bellfounder with Loughborough Heritage Open Weekend

Loughborough Bellfoundry Museum, Freehold Street, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 1AR
In person
Pre-booking required

Taylor’s Bellfoundry Museum will be open to the public 10am-3pm on Saturday 14th, with bookable slots to tour the Foundry’s Casting Hall, led by Taylor’s Foundry Foreman and our experienced Tour Guides.

Military Memorabilia Roadshow with Loughborough Heritage Open Weekend.

Charnwood Museum, Granby street, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3DU
In person
Pre-booking not required

As part of Loughborough Heritage Weekend we will have an area in Charnwood Museum and invite the public to bring along any items of military memorabilia, objects, documents and photographs.

Old Rectory - Loughborough Heritage Open Weekend

Old Rectory Museum, Steeple Row, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 1UX
In person
Pre-booking not required

A Saturday opening that promises to be a little bit different

St Peter & St Paul Church a Journey of Toys through the decades

St. Peter & St. Paul's Church, 14 Lower Church Street, Syston, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 2ED
In person
Pre-booking preferred

St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Syston is a Grade I listed parish church in the Church of England in Syston, Leicestershire. The earliest parts of the church date from the 13th century.

The Generator, alongside Loughborough Heritage Open Weekend

Public and Plants, 12 Frederick Street, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3BJ
In person
Pre-booking required

An opportunity to learn about the heritage and future plans of the historic Generator Hall. The CIC team have secured the funds for the renovation work that will transform this building into an Arts & Cultural centre. Due to open in 2025.