South West
Properties and events in South West
Before heading out for your Heritage Open Days visit, please check entries for last-minute changes.
'Ruins and Monuments'
'Ruins and Monuments' is an ongoing project that combines photography with graphic work and paintings
‘Back to School’ at The Mansion
Come and join us as we open our spaces and host classes all over the Mansion: History, Art, Archaeological Jewellery making, Tai Chi, PE, Theatre and more.
“Earldorman, Lord and Queen: Ordgar, Ordulf, Ælfthryth and the Beginnings of Tavistock"
John Fletcher explores the lives of Ordgar, the first Earldorman of Devon; his daughter Ælfthryth, England's first crowned queen
“Where demons fear to tread”
A new walk for Heritage Open Days 2026
10 Year Retrospective Art Exhibition
Art Exhibition.
17th Century Farming Lives
The everyday lives of farming people in 17th Century Ripple Parish, brought to life in words and pictures, food and drink, costumes and homes of the period, illustrated by St Mary's rare monastic misericords and the 1643 Battle of Ripple Field.
2&3 Victoria Place
An opportunity to see inside this modernist house and annex, within Chippenham’s Heritage Quarter and the Town Centre Conservation Area.
25 Years on the High Street
Discover the everyday stories of the people living and working at 9-10 Market Place before it became the home of Chippenham Museum.
27 St Johns Street, Devizes
27 St Johns Street is a 18th Century Grade 2 listed building which, until 1869 was a dwelling house and garden owned by Edwin Giddings.
32 Waterloo Street
See behind the scenes of the former Weston Mercury offices, now home to Weston-super-Mare Town Council.
32nd Cornwall Regiment of Foot
32nd (Cornwall) Regiment of Foot Re-enactment Group camp at Redoubt No. 2.
6 St John's Alley, Devizes
A former hat shop, this building is now leased by Wiltshire Historic Buildings Trust. The building is Elizabethan and was restored in 1988.
A Chimney Pot Spotter's Guide to Stroud
A guided largely downhill walking tour of Stroud centre to appreciate the world of Chimney Pots and tune into the delights of obvious but also hidden heritage.
A further dive into the Roman remains at Keynsham Cemetery
Hear about the finding of the Villa in 1877, the 1920’s excavations and the recent discoveries including a significant find this year of a previously unknown part of the Villa.
A Guided Tour at Chysauster Ancient Village
This event is now fully booked. Join our expert volunteer for a free guided tour of this fascinating site, looking at the lives of those who once inhabited the village.
A guided walk of Lydney's County Dock
A two hour guided walking tour of Lydney's Country Dock in the company of Gloucestershire' eminent Maritime Historian, guest speaker and published author Paul Barnett.
A Guided Walk Through Keynsham's History.
Join local walking group Walkers are Welcome and learn something of Keynsham's History.
A Hidden Gem of History
A walk to see inside the amazing time capsule of Maker Redoubt No. 5.
A la Ronde
Characterful 16-sided house and grounds with views of the Exe estuary, built in 1796 by cousins Jane & Mary Parminter. Filled with curious mementoes of their Grand Tour travels, and handcrafted decorations from shell, feather and paper.
A Pair of Shoes for a Poor Child
A talk by Dr. Sue Andrew from the Devonshire Association