South West
Properties and events in South West
Before heading out for your Heritage Open Days visit, please check entries for last-minute changes.
'Dissenters' boxes' - Nonconformist Chapels of Early 19th Century Cheltenham
Dr Steven Blake presents a talk on some of the early 19th century nonconformist churches of Cheltenham.
'Murder Most Unladylike' tours at Cheltenham Ladies' College
See the places that inspired 'Deepdean School'.
"If Only Walls Could Talk" Guided Character Tours of The Folk of Gloucester
Historic building, guided tours and other activities.
"Real Tennis, Mr Sadler's Balloon, The Hereford Chicken - and other stories from the Museum of Bath at Work"
Local historian Ann Cullis will reveal some of the fascinating tales associated with the unique and historic building occupied by the Museum of Bath at Work - built originally as Real tennis court in 1777.
"Sun, sea and shifting sands" - an exhibition of paintings and prints from our Museum Collection about the Teign Estuary
This exhibition will be held at Teign Heritage Centre, Teignmouth, Devon, from 7th to 14th September, with Heritage Open Day on 7th September. Our aim is to inspire local artists to create their own response to the art for a later exhibition in 2025
135 years of Music in the Forest of Dean
Pillowell Silver Band celebrates 135 years on brass band music from the village of Pillowell in the Forest of Dean. Formed by a group of brass players in the village in 1889 the band is still very much alive and entertaining in the local area.
196 Years of Faith and Service - the Story of Bethesda Methodist Church
Keith Norman presents the history of Bethesda Methodist Church and its place in the local community.
3 Chapel Walk
Those participating in this Three Chapel Ramble of 7.5 miles will be led by a member of Corsham's Walking Festival. Please note, the usual Terms & Conditions pertaining to the Corsham Walking Festival will apply, please see below
A fine Merchant's House: Cawsey House Open Days
Open to the public for the first time since 2022, Cawsey House is an elegant late-Stuart townhouse in Great Torrington, that once belonged to a wealthy merchant who commissioned one of Devon’s most accomplished plasterers to embellish its main rooms.
A Guided Tour - How the canals connected Swindon
Before the railways, it was the canal system which first connected Swindon to networks across England & transformed a small market town into a prosperous industrial centre. Walk on former canal routes through the town centre to Wichelstowe
A guided tour - Swindon & GWR - the full story
Join this guided tour to hear the FULL GWR story. Start at the Designer Outlet to find out what it was like to work for GWR, then we will walk to the Railway Village to see the workers’ homes and the pioneering public buildings they created
A guided walk of Radnor Street Cemetery
Join us for a guided walk around Swindon’s historic cemetery and hear the stories of some of our town’s former residents, buried here.
A Historical Journey Across Cleeve Common
Discover more about paths and tracks on Cleeve Common.
A Peoples Park and Wildlife Corridor
Walk on northern side of lower lake.
A Talk: Keynsham Abbey - the History and Archaeology
Come on a journey back to 12th Century and hear all about the Keynsham Abbey
A Talk: Keynsham Cemetery and the Roman Villa
An insight into the hidden treasurers that are below Keynsham Cemetery
A Talk: The Brass Mills of Keynsham
Come hear about how Keynsham impacted the Brass Industry
Abbotsbury Abbey & St Catherine's Chapel walking tours
Join the volunteers to learn more about St Catherine's Chapel and it's local surrounding. Meeting at the Abbotsbury Abbey remains information board, a walking tour to St Catherine's Chapel.
Albert Mill Keynsham
*Please note this event is cancelled* Albert Mill, now a private residence, dates from 1700. Explore its history with a timeline, original pieces of machinery and a special photographic display. There will be people on hand to answer questions, a quiz for children and refreshments.
All About Trees
Family walk: What’s that tree? A chance to look at the flora growing around the town