Lancashire
Properties and events in Lancashire
Before heading out for your Heritage Open Days visit, please check entries for last-minute changes.
'The Story of Standish' Exhibition Launch at St Wilfrid's Church
Gain exlcusive access to St Wilfrid's historic Peace Gate for the launch of 'The Story of Standish' exhibition produced in collaboration with Standish Community High School.
15 Castle Hill: the evolution of a building
Visit 15 Castle Hill and the Cottage Museum, the smallest and most immersive museum in the North West. Learn about this fascinating building and how it has changed over the centuries.
500 years of Garstang - Heritage Trail
Discover through local buildings and structures, the historic town and surrounding area of Garstang.
A Neighbourhood Through Time – Fairfield & Cannon Hill guided walk
A guided walk exploring the development of a leafy suburb for the ‘respectable classes’ on the western edge of Lancaster town centre. Discover what was there before, when and how it was developed and who lived and stayed there.
A Walk Down Whitegate Drive
Walk down Whitegate Drive (the area once known as Whitegate Lane) on a guided tour of its heritage, houses and iconic pubs.
Accrington Library
Experience and learn about the unique architecture of the Grade II listed Carnegie library that has been central to the town since 1908.
Accrington Stanley Football Club
A chance to gain a behind-the-scenes glimpse of Accrington Stanley’s history and learn about the club's fantastic past.
Accrington Town Hall
Councillor Josh Allen, elected Mayor of Hyndburn, will provide tours of Accrington Town Hall.
All Hallows Church & Guided Churchyard Walk
Join us for a short, guided walk of the churchyard and/or an opportunity to explore and learn more about the Mother Church of Blackpool.
All Saints Church Habergham, with St John the Baptist
Visit this lovely Victorian church, with links to the Kay-Shuttleworth family of Gawthorpe Hall and a stunning modern stained glass window.
Another Brick in the Walk
This brisk walk round brickworking history traces the hidden past of one of Preston's most important industries. The 3 mile linear walk takes an indirect route ending at the HODs event at Dobcroft Nature Reserve in Ingol.
Apple Festival
Join us for a fun afternoon of apple juicing, music and stalls to celebrate the harvest from our church orchard
Artistic and Functional
In The Storey building a stained glass window provides light, enhances the architecture and has an educational function. Admire the historic portico gate entrance opposite Lancaster Castle, the Georgian wall and huge copper beech tree in the garden.
Ashton Freehold - built in style
Discover what the architecture tells us about a Victorian suburb created in Ashton-on-Ribble by a freehold land society, an early type of building society.
Assembly Arts - Open Artists Studios in Lancaster's Historic Assembly Rooms
Come and meet the resident artists at Assembly Arts in the their studios housed in the beautiful and historic Georgian Assembly Rooms on Lancaster's King Street. There will be an opportunity to tour the building and see our latest art exhibition.
Astley's Architects
Join us at Astley to celebrate this years Heritage Open Day theme of ‘architecture’. Enjoy a variety of activities, including walks and workshops.
Aunty Social - Designing a Good Time
Ever wondered about the design of buildings that helped Blackpool visitors & residents enjoy their leisure time? We’ve got good news for you. If you’re a fan of Art Deco, Moderne or Victorian architecture, here’s your chance to see original plans.
Aunty Social - New Futures for Old Buildings
Join Joseph Boniface and Catherine Mugonyi as we explore ways to breathe life into heritage buildings; adapting them to meet modern day needs while preserving their history.
Bank Hall, Bretherton
The grounds of Bank Hall will be open for guests to explore the woodland and gardens with our tree trail and visit the craft stalls in the walled garden and see our new display! The Prospect Tower and Exhibition will be open for pre-booked tours.
Behind the Scenes at Preston Playhouse
Access all areas in a guided tour of Preston Playhouse - built for worship, used for drama! See front of house and backstage, discovering the history of the building and how performances are created here today.