East Midlands

Properties and events in East Midlands

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“Something Beginning with B”

Cleethorpes Town Hall, Knoll Street, Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire, DN35 8LN
In person
Pre-booking not required

Discover Cleethorpes' charm from past to present with Bazaars, Brochures, Balconies, Bunting, Bathing, Beauty Queens, Buildings, Bed and Breakfasts, and more. Enjoy displays, free entertainment, and refreshments. Come explore our "B's"

3 Architects Who Shaped Grimsby - Farebrother, Scaping and Wells

Town Hall, Town Hall Square, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, DN31 1HX
In person
Pre-booking required

Guided Walks south west from Grimsby Town Hall, through to People's Park area exploring the lasting impact that architects Farebrother, Scaping and Wells had on this part of town from mid 19th to early 20th centuries.

530 years of Loughborough Grammar School - Tower Opening and Exhibitions

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 rooms

8 Bowling Green Street

8 Bowling Green Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 6AT
In person
Pre-booking preferred

As the current custodians of the historic building at 8 Bowling Green Street, Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage has researched its fascinating history and the vital role it has played in Leicester since 1865.

A guided walk/talk around Newark's timber framed heritage

Newark Library, London Road Car Park, Balderton Gate, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1UW
In person
Pre-booking preferred

As well as spotting the less obvious, well-disguised timber-framed buildings, this walk, guided by local architect Bernard Martin, around the centre of Newark, will visit some of the timber-framed buildings.

A journey through nature and history

National Trust Sandilands, Roman Bank, Sandilands, Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire, LN12 2RJ
In person
Pre-booking not required

Join National Trust’s Nature Conservation Adviser, Carl Hawke, for a special Heritage Open Days walk, and explore Sandilands' journey from fairways to flourishing coastal landscape.

A Little House and a Grand Town Hall

Town Hall, Market Place, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1DU
In person
Pre-booking required

Group tours with our volunteer guides to see behind the scenes at Newark Town Hall Museum and Art Gallery.

A Spotlight on Nottingham's Architectural Collections

Nottingham City Museums & Galleries, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG5
In person
Pre-booking required

Against the backdrop of Nottingham City Museums & Galleries stores, items of architectural significance will be highlighted, including architectural models, all referenced to our 3D topographical models of the city centre in 1830 and 1960.

Architecture Walk at the University of Nottingham

University Park, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG7 2RD
In person
Pre-booking required

Join us for a guided walk around the historic houses and gardens on University Park.

Atkins Heritage Tour

30 Lower Bond Street, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 1QU
In person
Pre-booking required

Historic Hinckley buildings walking tour, that all have a connection to the notable Atkins hosiery family.

Bagthorpe Gardens

Hucknall Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG5 1FB
In person
Pre-booking not required

Enjoy a guided walk through these interesting historical allotments created in the 1840s.

Behind the Scenes at The Museum

The Resource Centre, Block D, NSDC Depot, Brunel Drive, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 2EG
In person
Pre-booking required

A rare opportunity to look behind the scenes at the museum’s reserve collection.

Belper Unitarian Chapel Architectural Heritage

Belper Unitarian Chapel, Field Row, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1DH
In person
Pre-booking not required

The Chapel will be open for visitors to explore our beautiful historic building with Strutt Family burial vaults. We are offering heritage displays and will share with visitors details about our heritage as part of our celebrations.

Belton Community Festival

Belton House, Belton, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG32 2LS
In person
Pre-booking not required

Belton’s Community Festival is back! Taking place during our Heritage Open Weekend come and explore the best of the local community for free. With live music all day, the best of local crafts and producers on offer and a host of activities for all.

Bethlehem Street Stained Glass Exhibition

Grimsby Minster, St James Square, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, DN31 1EP
In person
Pre-booking not required

A display of 13th – 14th century stained glass found in Bethlehem Street, Grimsby

Blundell Park Guided Tours

Executive Entrance, Blundell Park, Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire, DN35 7PY
In person
Pre-booking required

Take a tour around Blundell Park - taking in behind the scenes areas such as the changing rooms.

Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre Open Day

Bosworth Battlefield Visitor Centre, Ambion Lane, Sutton Cheney, Nuneaton, Leicestershire, CV13 0AD
In person
Pre-booking not required

Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre invites you to attend our Heritage Open Day! Explore our award-winning exhibition, take a bite-sized guided walk, and meet our enthusiastic volunteers as you discover this important heritage site.

Bramcote Old Church Tower

Bramcote Old Church Tower, Moss Drive, Bramcote, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG9 3NF
In person
Pre-booking not required

Bramcote Old Church Tower is a Grade II listed building in the heart of Bramcote Conservation area. The Tower is all that is left of a 13th century church, recently restored and renovated, thanks to a grant from National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Braunstone Stable Block Museum

Braunstone Park Stables Museum, Braunstone Park, Leicester, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 1HX
In person
Pre-booking not required

Old stables to Braunstone Hall (Winstanley Hotel now). We have 5 rooms of displays of local history and details of the last Lord of the Manor, Major Richard Winstanley.

Broadcast Engineering Museum

Broadcast Engineering Museum, 41 Capper Avenue, Hemswell Cliff, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 5XS
In person
Pre-booking not required

Visit our rapidly evolving museum where you can operate TV cameras and lots of other vintage broadcasting equipment. Come aboard a working 1960s vintage outside broadcast truck. See our re-created TV repair shop and much more.