Charnwood
Properties and events in Charnwood
Before heading out for your Heritage Open Days visit, please check entries for last-minute changes.
529 years of Loughborough Grammar School - Tower Opening and Exhibition
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
Historical documents will be available tracing Unity House's history from its inception as a medical aid centre in 1886, its use as a British restaurant in the war, and its current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
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.
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
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 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
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.