North West

Properties and events in North West

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'Storytelling Strolls' - heritage Inspired storytelling walk for children and their families.

The Met, Market Street, Bury, Greater Manchester, BL9 0BW
In person
Pre-booking required

Join The League of Curiosity on a unique Storytelling Stroll inspired by the folkloric heritage of Bury!

‘From The Grass Roots’.

British Lawnmower Museum, 106-112 Shakespeare St, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 5AJ
In person
Pre-booking required

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

Elm Grove, Didsbury, Greater Manchester, M20 6RL
In person
Pre-booking not required

A nostalgic look back at the changing highstreets of Didsbury and Didsbury Village by local historian Dr Diana Leitch.

"The origin of Chester Rows"

Chester Eastgate, Eastgate Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 1LT
In person
Pre-booking required

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

Mermaid Fountain, outside Sainsbury’s, St George’s place, Lord street, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 0AF
In person
Pre-booking required

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”

Hydro- Electric station, Castle Drive, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 1SL
In person
Pre-booking required

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

Ramsbottom Library, Carr Street, Ramsbottom, Bury, Greater Manchester, BL0 9AE
In person
Pre-booking not required

Join us at Ramsbottom Library, open 9:30am – 1:00pm and see displays of coronation memorabilia and much more.

1906 Cleveleys Cottage Exhibition Walk

Corner of Cleveleys Avenue and West Drive, Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 2BJ
In person
Pre-booking required

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

Marple Welcome Station, Marple Locks, Lockside, Marple, Greater Manchester, SK6 6BN
In person
Pre-booking not required

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

Cherestanc Square, Garstang, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 1EF
In person
Pre-booking required

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)

Portland Basin Museum, 1, Portland Place, Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, OL7 0QA
In person
Pre-booking not required

Guide Bridge display featuring interpretation panels and objects related to the history of the area.

A Gallivant Around Orford Park

Orford Park Library, Orford Jubilee Neighbourhood Hub, Jubilee Way, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 8HE
In person
Pre-booking preferred

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

Memorial Park, off Warrenhurst Road, Fleetwood, Lancashire, FY7 7AE
In person
Pre-booking required

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

The Municipal Hotel & Spa, Dale Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L2 2DH
In person
Pre-booking required

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'

12 Church Alley, Liverpool, Merseyside, L1 3DD
In person
Pre-booking required

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

The Bowls Pavilion, Queens Park, Victoria Avenue, Crewe, Cheshire, CW2 7SE
In person
Pre-booking not required

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

Showtown Blackpool, Bank Hey Street, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 4TQ
In person
Pre-booking required

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

St. Pauls Centre, Hightown, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 3BY
In person
Pre-booking not required

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

The Number Three, Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 9BW
In person
Pre-booking required

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

Nelson Pit Car Park, Lyme Road, Higher Poynton, Cheshire, SK12 1TH
In person
Pre-booking required

**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.