South West

Properties and events in South West

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Signal Box and Community Garden, Warmley. Open to the public with demonstration

Warmley Signal Box, High Street, Warmley, Bristol, Bristol, BS15 4ND
In person
Pre-booking not required

This Grade II-listed Midland Railway Signal Box will be open for visitors to view its recently restored upper level, fully equipped with original levers and, some of the instruments that would have been employed.

A guided Walk through Keynsham

TBC, Keynsham, Keynsham, Bristol, BS31 1hf
In person
Pre-booking not required

Join local walking group Walkers are Welcome and hear about Keynsham.

A la Ronde

A La Ronde, Summer Lane, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 5BD
In person
Pre-booking not required

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 Talk: Keynsham 1945-2020 75 Years

TBC, Keynsham, Keynsham, Bristol, BS31 1hf
In person
Pre-booking preferred

Come and hear about Keynsham history during 1945 to 2020.

A tour of Grade 1 Listed Mothecombe House with its collection of furniture, china and paintings

Mothecombe House, Mothecombe, Plymouth, Devon, PL8 1LA
In person
Pre-booking required

Grade 1 listed Queen Anne House with additions by Lutyens in 1925

A visit to Alney Island, Gloucester

The Steam Crane outside North Warehouse, Commercial Road, Gloucester Docks, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 2EP
In person
Pre-booking required

A walk and talk around Alney Island Nature Reserve, Gloucester

Abbey House Glastonbury open day

Abbey House, Chilkwell Street, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 8DH
In person
Pre-booking preferred

Another chance to see inside this unique historic property and learn about the people who lived and worked here.

Albert Mill

Dapps Hill, Keynsham, Dapps Hill, Bristol, Bristol, BS31 1UL
In person
Pre-booking not required

Albert Mill is an historic Logwood Mill on the River Chew. it has a mill room with original machinery and a water wheel. Another water wheel and the original sluice gates are in the gardens.

American Museum & Gardens

Claverton Manor, Claverton, Bath, Somerset, BA2 7BD
In person
Pre-booking not required

Free garden entry for all at the American Museum & Gardens. The perfect time to experience our late summer gardens with family and friends.

Arlington Court

National Trust, Arlington Court, Arlington, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4LP
In person
Pre-booking not required

Join us for free entry to Arlington Court as part of the Heritage Open Days and take part in one of free outdoor history walk and talks or cellar tours (which are not usually open to the public).

Ashton Gatehouse, gateway to Ashton Court Estate

Blackmoors Lane, Bristol, Bristol, BS3 2JJ
In person
Pre-booking not required

Uncover the Ashton Gatehouse. One gateway, two worlds.

Athenaeum Centre Talk & Tour

18-20 High Street, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 9AE
In person
Pre-booking required

This walking talk explains the history of this part of town and Wiltshire’s Oldest Working Theatre.

AudaTours Exeter Audio Tour: Everyday Histories

Exeter Historic Guildhall, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1HS
Online & In person
Book on day

A self-guided audio tour of Exeter, exploring the cathedral craftspeople, ship workers, watermen and traders of the city.

AudaTours Gloucester Audio Tour: No More Twist

Gloucester Cathedral, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 2DR
Online & In person
Book on day

A self-guided audio tour of Gloucester, exploring the tailors, pin-makers, dockers and cathedral keepers of Gloucester.

Avebury as Home

National Trust, High Street, Avebury, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1RF
In person
Pre-booking not required

Visitors can experience Avebury Manor's new offer 'Avebury as Home' for free on Friday 18th and Saturday 19th September. The Manor Gardens, Alexander Keiller Museum, and Avebury stone circle tours will also be free over the two days.

Badminton House

Badminton House, Badminton, Gloucestershire, GL9 1DB
In person
Pre-booking required

Badminton House, in Gloucestershire, offers a rare opportunity for visitors to see some important fine art and furniture in its original setting.

Bath Jewish Burial Ground

Greendown Place, Bradford Road, Combe Down, Bath, Somerset, BA2 5DD
In person
Pre-booking not required

Visit this beautiful cemetery, resting place of Bath's Jewish community in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Experience its peaceful atmosphere, and learn about the lives of the people buried here who came to this country from so many places.

Bath on Film - Short Films about or made in Bath

Museum of Bath At Work, Julian Road, Bath, Somerset, BA1 2RH
In person
Pre-booking not required

A selection of short documentary films made about Bath in the 20th century.

Beaminster Museum

Beaminster Museum, Whitcombe Road, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3NB
In person
Pre-booking not required

Trace the 170-million-year history of a small market town and its nearby villages. Discover the working lives of past generations – from farm workers and flax dressers to shopkeepers and seamstresses – whose skills and labour shaped the community.

Bearland House

Bearland House, Longsmith Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 2HT
In person
Pre-booking required

A visit inside Bearland House