Warwickshire
Properties and events in Warwickshire
Before heading out for your Heritage Open Days visit, please check entries for last-minute changes.
A guided tour of exempt works of art at Upton Viva, Banbury
A selection of items from the collection can be seen on a guided tour of about 1 1/2 hours at 1000 on 11th and 14th September. Numbers are limited to 6 on each tour so entry is by pre-booked tickets only and ID must be provided.
Alcester War Memorial Town Hall
Grade I listed timber framed town hall.
AudaTours Warwick Audio Tour: The Town Behind the Walls
A self-guided audio tour of Warwick, exploring the people who fed, clothed and served the castle town behind the famous walls.
Baddesley Clinton
Discover a secluded, intimate estate set in the heart of the Forest of Arden with 500 years of fascinating and unexpected stories.
Bedworth Almshouses Open Day
Bun Day and Beyond! Explore Bedworth Almshouses on 19th September! Enjoy free guided tours with local historians, family activities, and discover how Nicholas Chamberlaine’s 300-year legacy still funds vital community projects today.
Chedham's Yard - Restoration Village
Chedham's Yard is a well preserved example of traditional craft at the heart of the agricultural economy of centuries past at the heart of historic Wellesbourne.
Church of Our Lady
Our Lady's is a Grade II listed Church with one of the best examples of dalle-de-verre glass in the country. Guided/ self-guided tours available with exhibition boards out about the stunning stained glass and Church architecture.
Compton Verney
A world-class gallery and museum in rural Warwickshire, set in a historic mansion within 120 acres of parkland. Explore three floors of art, from ancient Chinese bronzes to the UK’s largest collection of British folk art.
Faces of the Somme - 110th Anniversary Exhibition & Activities
On its 110th anniversary, we explore through WW1 objects & first hand accounts, the Royal Warwickshire Regiment's part in the significant battle of Somme, 1916. Family activities will include real artefacts & creative activities linked to the theme.
Marton Museum of Country Bygones
A museum of local rural artefacts developed from the collection made over many decades by George Tims, a village resident, who died in January 2005.
Nuneaton Masonic Hall
Join us at Nuneaton Masonic Hall, open to the general public as part of Heritage Open Days.
Packwood
Much-restored Tudor house, open parkland and one of Britain's major notable topiary gardens.
Princethorpe College
Founded in 1833, St Mary's Priory was one of the first priories to be built in England after the Reformation. Join us for a tour to discover some of the fascinating everyday histories of those who lived and worked here.
Roman Alcester Museum
Roman Alcester Museum will be open over the weekend of 19th & 20th September when visitors will be able to view an impressive display of Roman era artefacts that have all been found in the town of Alcester.
Sheep to Shawl challenge (Art at the Alex)
Fibre artists (spinners, weavers, knitters and crocheters) will combine forces across four days to transform woollen fleeces into fabrics, starting with sheep and ending in wearable shawl(s). From preparation to finishing will be demonstrated.
St James Church Southam - Open for viewing, tours, family activities and refreshments
Open to view the Church and take optional tours on Saturday, September 12th with refreshments, family craft activities and an exhibition of historic photographs and artefacts.
St James Church, Bulkington
Historic village church with connections to the author George Eliot, with previously unseen artifacts on show for the first time. Interesting sculptures and memorials from world renown master craftsman.
St Maries RC Church, Rugby
We will have a number of volunteer run stalls appropriate to the theme. We will have all areas of the church open with personnel on hand to assist with information and help.
St Mark's Church, Leamington Spa
Step inside St Mark’s Church, Leamington Spa, and explore one of the town’s finest Victorian buildings.
St Mary the Virgin, Astley Church
Astley Church is a Grade I listed building and a fascinating medieval Church. It still holds many historic treasures, including medieval misericords, post-reformation wall paintings and alabaster figures of The Grey Family (Lady Jane Grey).