North West
Properties and events in North West
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'Storytelling Strolls' - heritage Inspired storytelling walk for children and their families.
Join The League of Curiosity on a unique Storytelling Stroll inspired by the folkloric heritage of Bury!
‘From The Grass Roots’.
A unique cutting edge one hour guided tour around the British Lawnmower Museum, by Curator, Author & ex Racing Champion Brian Radam. From the grass roots of the first Lawnmower to untold fascinating stories of WWI & WWII to the first robot mower
‘Remember when - Shopping in Didsbury’– a talk by Local Historian Dr Diana Leitch
A nostalgic look back at the changing highstreets of Didsbury and Didsbury Village by local historian Dr Diana Leitch.
"The origin of Chester Rows"
The Rows of Chester are unique two-tiered timber-framed galleries that line the main streets of Chester. Their precise origins are unknown, which has led to many theories over the centuries.
“Get Back” to The Fab 4 Beatles walking tour of Southport
Follow the footsteps of The Beatles during 1962 and 1963 when they appeared in Southport town centre at 6 venues, performing almost thirty times before conquering the global music and modern culture scene.
“The old inner port of Chester, the Shipgate, and 19th to 20th century changes”
The walk will explore the old inner port of Chester which was removed to make way for an expansion of the Castle Gaol in 1830.
10 monarchs, 8 celebrations
Join us at Ramsbottom Library, open 9:30am – 1:00pm and see displays of coronation memorabilia and much more.
1906 Cleveleys Cottage Exhibition Walk
Guided walking tour of the site of and properties of, The 1906 Cleveleys Cottage Exhibition, that could be regarded as 'The World’s First Ideal Home Exhibition'.
50 Years Restoration Celebration - Marple Locks Heritage Open Day
Come celebrate Marple's rich heritage and immerse yourself in a range of free activities! From canoeing, to heritage walks, historic boat display, lock demonstrations, family crafts and much more! There really is something here for everybody!
500 years of Garstang - Heritage Trail
Discover through local buildings and structures, the historic town and surrounding area of Garstang.
A display about Guide Bridge (in conjunction with Tameside Local History Forum)
Guide Bridge display featuring interpretation panels and objects related to the history of the area.
A Gallivant Around Orford Park
Join us for a heritage walk around Orford Park and its environs to discover more about the history of this important town centre green space. Learn about the prehistoric Orford axe and the true story of John Blackburne's ghostly pineapple!
A History of Fleetwood Memorial Park
A walk around the grounds of Fleetwood`s Grade II listed Memorial Park. The Park is ten minutes walk away from the town centre of Fleetwood and the beach.
A Memorable Moment at The Municipal Hotel
To celebrate Heritage Week, The Municipal Hotel & Spa will host Heritage Tours, offering a unique glimpse into the Municipal Building's rich history as the former home of the Liverpool City Council.
A Polish Virtuoso in Liverpool: 'The celebrated Mr Yaniewicz'
Among the untold stories in Merseyside’s cultural history, one of the most remarkable is that of Felix Yaniewicz (1762-1848), a Polish-Lithuanian violin virtuoso and composer who arrived in Liverpool in 1799.
A Railway Town and its Park: Victorian Foresight
To reflect on the words at the Park's dedication: "A Park to provide pleasure and happiness to the community for generations to come." Richard Moon, 1887.
A Spotlight on Entertainment Walking Tour
Reflecting this year’s Heritage Open Days theme Routes- Networks – Connections, we will be exploring why visitors have flocked to Blackpool over the last century.
A step back in time at St Paul's Church
An opportunity to join our knowledgeable guides to tour the historic and splendid St Paul’s Church. Our baptism, wedding and funeral service archives will be available to view, with original drawings of the first building plans for the church.
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.
Accessible journeys: Discover the canals on the Mary Sunley
**THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT** Join us for a special Heritage Open Days event celebrating the theme of Routes, Networks, and Connections with a scenic canal boat tour of the Poynton Canal aboard the fully accessible Mary Sunley.