Leicestershire
Properties and events in Leicestershire
Before heading out for your Heritage Open Days visit, please check entries for last-minute changes.
"On the Buses"
Celebrating the people who worked "On the Buses" and kept the wheels of Leicester's public transport services moving.
"Powered By Community" - Leicestershire LGBTQ+ Centre's 50th Anniversary Exhibition
An exhibition celebrating 50 years of Leicestershire LGBTQ+ Centre, through 50 portraits showcasing the visibility and resilience of the LGBTQ+ community today. Celebration Event: 18 September (6-8 PM) | Self-guided access 1 - 18 September.
531 years of Loughborough Grammar School - Tower Opening and Exhibitions
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 rooms
A School Through Time
Opened in 1697, this school is one of the only buildings in the Midlands to have been designed by Sir Christopher Wren. New exhibitions look at what life was like in 1697, and feature original documents never displayed before.
All Saints with Holy Trinity, Historic Parish Church, Loughborough
Visit Loughborough's only Grade 1 listed building and learn more about the history of the church building and it's significance to Loughborough over many centuries, with the earliest parts of the building going back to the 12th century.
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.
Architects of Loughborough
A guided walk around Loughborough town centre, to consider the work of a variety of architects, through some of the town's interesting buildings.
Art Deco Walks FULLY BOOKED PLACES ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE
We are offering two Loughborough Art Deco Trail Walks led by an accredited Leicestershire Tour Guide
Atkins Heritage Tour
Historic Hinckley buildings walking tour, that all have a connection to the notable Atkins hosiery family.
Bishop Street Methodist Church
Historic Methodist Chapel in the centre of Leicester, with spectacular interior, special exhibitions including material on daily life and Chapel and children's dressing-up.
Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre Open Day
Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre invites you to attend our Heritage Open Day. Discover this important heritage site in the heart of Leicestershire and uncover the story of two of our most famous kings.
Braunstone Stable Block Museum
The Old stables to Braunstone Hall (Winstanley Hotel now). We have 5 rooms of displays of local history, including details of the last Lord of the Manor, Major Richard Winstanley, and his family, who left in 1926.
Canal art painting at Foxton Locks
Join canal artist Alison Root for a hands-on workshop and discover the beauty of traditional canal art. Learn how to paint the iconic canal art rose and explore the history behind this unique waterways tradition.
City Hall Tour
City Hall, Leicester City Council’s headquarters underwent major refurbishment to create office accommodation and meeting rooms. The building refurbishment included the replication of period features to create a 21st century refit with a 1930s feel.
Clarendon Park Congregational Church Open Day
Clarendon Park Congregational Church is the last remaining of the original four Congregational churches in the city. The scale of the building reflects the Victorian splendour of Stoneygate and has become something of a landmark in the area.
Collage at the Cottage
Glue sticks at the ready! Spend a late summer evening at Stoneywell for a fun and relaxed scrapbooking workshop in the garden. If you love casual crafting, cosy cottages and having a chat, this is the event for you!
Cotesbach Educational Trust
Discover the stories, people and traditions that have shaped Cotesbach through the centuries. Explore heritage displays, family history activities, guided walks and traditional crafts.
Creative Health & Heritage Centre at Glenfield Hospital: Monitoring & Measuring Exhibition
A special exhibition at the Creative Health & Heritage Centre exploring how patients have been monitored and measured in healthcare history.
David Vaughan: His impact and legacy
An hour-long tour looking back on the life of cleric and social reformer David Vaughan, a pioneer of workers' education in 19th century Leicester.
Family History Help Desk at Atkins Building
Visit the Family History Help Desk at Atkins Building and get helpful advice from friendly, knowledgeable members of Leicestershire & Rutland Family History Society. The helpdesk will be open 11:00-15:30 on Wednesday 16 September 2026.